Domestic EV Chargers
Introduction
The world is growing more and more electric. Over the next ten years, over 10 million electric vehicles are expected to be on UK roads, with one in four households planning to purchase an EV.
To own an EV, however, you need to have a safe, convenient way to charge it.
At GSM Ltd, this is something we’re proud to offer. We design and install commercial EV charging infrastructure that is secure, properly designed, and ready for long-term use.
Whether you’re new to electric vehicles or upgrading your home energy system, our approach focuses on long-term performance, ensuring your charger is installed to the highest standard and works reliably from day one.
Benefits Of EV Chargers
EV Charging at Home
Owning an electric vehicle without a reliable, nearby charging solution quickly becomes impractical.
For starters, you want a way to charge your EV overnight and start every day with a full battery, but not only this, but you also want to take advantage of smart tariffs – tariffs that offer lower electricity rates during off-peak hours, helping to reduce your overall charging costs.
Essentially, installing a dedicated EV charger at home is the most convenient and cost-effective way to charge your vehicle, with most domestic chargers providing fast, efficient charging at 7kW units.
Why Choose GSM Ltd?
So why choose GSM Ltd? With over 35 years of electrical experience, we know what it takes to design and deliver reliable EV chargers, offering fully integrated energy solutions that can be combined with solar PV and battery storage systems for maximum efficiency.
It’s also worth noting that all surveys and installations are carried out by engineers, not salespeople.
That means that you don’t have to worry about pushy sales tactics or potentially shoddy systems – you’ll be talking to people who understand system design and electrical infrastructure, and only want what is best for your property and long-term energy needs.
All work will be completed by those GSM Ltd engineers – no subcontractors – ensuring consistent quality, and it will be carried out in accordance with current electrical regulations and best practice standards.
To top it all off, we don’t install and then wash our hands of it – we remain available to support your system throughout its lifespan, providing long-term support and servicing to keep everything running as safely and efficiently as possible.
Smarter Charging With Your Energy System
Speaking of combining your EV charger with solar PV and battery storage systems, this is something that many households go for, especially if they’ve already invested in renewable power.
For instance, if you have solar panels already installed, we can design your system to prioritise EV charging using excess solar generation, storing the energy in a battery before using it for vehicle charging.
What’s more, advanced energy management systems can monitor solar production and EV demand, dynamically deciding whether to send electricity to your home, charge the battery, or power your EV.
This is important when it comes to maximising self-consumption. By intelligently balancing supply and demand, these systems effectively prevent wasted solar generation, avoiding the overloading of circuits and ensuring that your EV is charged exactly when it’s needed.
Even if you don’t have either of these systems, installing an EV charger could be the first step in building a wider, smarter home energy setup.
Think of it like a three-way energy ecosystem – your solar panels generate electricity, which can then be stored in a battery, and then used to charge your EV when needed. In other words, it’s an interconnected system that optimises charging based on electricity tariffs and reduces your overall energy costs, creating a home that is far more efficient and sustainable for the future.
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Designed Around Your Home
Every installation is tailored to your property and electrical setup. That means we consider:
Location of your parking area
We ensure your charger is positioned for easy, everyday use, without unnecessary cable runs or obstructions that get in the way.
Distance from your consumer unit
We factor in the most efficient and cost-effective route for cabling, which is important when it comes to reducing installation costs and minimising disruption.
Available electricity capacity
We’ll assess your current supply to make sure it can safely support EV charging, with upgrades recommended where required.
Integration with existing or future solar and battery systems
As mentioned before, we can integrate with existing solar and battery systems, but if you don’t already have a system in place, we can look ahead to how your energy setup might evolve, allowing your charger to work seamlessly if you decide to upgrade your setup down the road.
Cable routing and installation aesthetics
We’ll plan neat, discreet cable runs that maintain the appearance of your property while still meeting all safety standards and regulations.
By doing this, we ensure a safe, practical, and tidy installation, giving you a charging solution that doesn’t just work, but fits seamlessly into your home.
A Quality Installation Matters
The reason we use qualified engineers for each survey and installation is because, quite simply, quality matters. There are so many instances of homeowners installing cheap EV charging solutions, only to find they’re prone to faults.
In other words, they’re not really a ‘solution’ at all, but more of a temporary fix. Because EV chargers draw significant electrical loads, they must be installed correctly, with a keen focus on safety, efficiency, and compliance – not just for the protection of your property, but for the safety of everyone using it.
This means ensuring correct circuit design and protection – including properly rated breakers and surge protection – incorporating load management where required – to avoid overloading the property’s electrical infrastructure – planning safe cable routing and containment – so that wiring is secure and compliant with building regulations – as well as carrying out full testing and certification.
By doing this, our engineers ensure your charger operates safely and reliably over the long term, with no unpleasant surprises or hidden issues that end up compromising your overall energy system.
The Benefits of Home EV Charging
The benefits of home EV charging – and choosing a trusted provider that cares about quality – are numerous.
Just think about owning an EV that you can charge in your own space, whenever it suits you. This is the kind of convenience that needs to be adopted if the UK as a whole is going to shift into a greener, more energy-efficient future.
Not only this, but one of the drawbacks of owning an EV is the costs associated with it. With a home EV charging system, however, you can take advantage of off-peak electricity tariffs, which can be instrumental in lowering running costs and managing energy use more effectively.
You can also ensure faster charging than standard plug-in sockets, and, as we mentioned previously, build a future-ready home that has integrated energy use for maximum efficiency.
In short, a home EV charging solution is the key enabler in making EV ownership practical and affordable, so you want to do everything in your power to make the right choice and install a system that performs reliably.
Here at GSM Ltd, we believe we’re the right choice, giving you all the expertise and support necessary to install, maintain, and optimise your home EV charging setup.