Electric Vehicle Charge Point – Residential Landlords – Complete 2022

Clients Requirement –

Our client wanted to take advantage of the governments OZEV grant fund – saving £350 on the cost of the installation(per Socket) by installing 2no. Sevadis Maxi Charger units to their residential property for visitors.

Solution/Installation –

We agreed to install and connect the new circuit from the existing distribution board located in our clients distribution board located in the plantroom. We installed a new SWA cable from the distribution board to a location agreed within the carpark. The chargers were mounted to pedestals and fixed securely to the floor.

We connected the new 32amp circuits complete with rcd to the charger, an earth rod wasn’t required as the Maxi Charger units incorporate PME fault protection. Electrical tests were carried out, and certification provided instantly using the NICEIC testing/certification web app. This helps us to provide the certificates instantly to our clients giving them peace of mind.

Help was given to our client in setting up an account to control the charger by the Sevadis engineer and we confirmed all was well and working before leaving site.

Technical –

Manufacturer – Sevadis

Model – Maxi Charger

22kW Mode 3 Fast Charging

IP65

App Controllable

Built-in LED Charging Status Indicator.

OCPP 1.6

4G/Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/Ethernet

PME Fault Protection

RCD Protection

Clients Requirement –

Our client had purchased a Tesla Wall Connector  and wanted a new electrical supply installed and connected to the unit. We installed the Wall Connector too.

Solution/Installation –

The existing distribution board we agreed to install the new circuit from unfortunately didn’t have any spare capacity, therefore we had to replace this. We installed a Proteus 12way unit that incorporates Surge Protection. We recommend that Surge Protection is always installed to our clients electrical installation. This protects valuable electrical items, including your shiny new car!!

The new distribution board fitted nicely within the existing IP rated adaptable box. We installed and connected a new 32amp circuit complete with rcd protection from the distribution board to the Tesla Wall Connector, the cable was installed within a uPVC conduit to provide mechanical protection. An earth rod was installed to provide the correct earthing arrangement and  all of the existing circuits re-connected. Electrical tests were carried out and certification provided.

Particular Challenges –

Tesla EV chargers do not incorporate 6mA DC fault current protection, therefore this ether needed to be provided/installed separately or a type A rcd provided. We discussed this with the client and decided that a type A rcd shall be installed.

Technical –

Manufacturer – Tesla

Model – Wall Connector

Mode 3 Superfast Charging.

Up to 4 Wall Connectors can share available power, perfect for families with more than one EV

Customizable power levels and compatible with every different grid connection

Recommended for Model X, Model S and Model 3

Proteus 12 Way 100A Isolator Incomer Metal Clad Consumer Unit with Type 2+3 SPD

Clients Requirement –

Our client had purchased a new Tesla model 3 vehicle and gave us an outline of wanting a tethered fast charging Type 2 unit. A smart unit was also a necessary requirement as our client wanted to take advantage of the governments OLEV grant fund – saving £500* on the cost of the installation.

Solution/Installation –

We agreed to install and connect the new circuit from the existing distribution board located in our clients garage to Rolec Wallpod:EV Homesmart EV charge. We installed a new SWA (steel wired armored) cable from the distribution board to a location agreed enabling the 5m long tethered lead to reach the plug-in point on the vehicle. The cable was securely fixed to the car-port.

We connected the new 32amp circuit complete with rcd protection from the distribution board to the Rolec charger, an earth rod was installed to provide the correct earthing arrangement and electrical tests were carried out. Certification was provided instantly using the NICEIC testing/certification web app. This helps us to provide the certificates instantly to our clients giving them peace of mind and to notify building control of works carried out under Part P, if required. 

Help was given to our client in setting up an account on the App to control the charger and we confirmed all was well and working before leaving site.

Particular Challenges –

This property has a ‘looped’ electrical supply, meaning that we were required to contact the local DNO (Distribution Network Operator) to apply for the proposed EV charger before we went ahead with the installation.

Technical –

Manufacturer – Rolec

Model – EVHS2140

7kW Mode 3 Fast Charging

IP65

Built-in MID compliant kWh meter

App Controllable

Built-in LED Charging Status Indicator.

*OLEV grant available pre April 2020.

Clients Requirement –

Our client wanted two simple and discrete charging points in two locations. One near a workshop and kitchen. This charger would be used to charge the college electric van. The other was located in a car park used by members of staff. Neither charger was required to charge vehicles particularly fast, the electric van would be left to charge overnight.

Solution/Installation –

We recommended the 6.3Kw Wallpod:EV model based on the compact yet impact resistant design and mode 3 fast charging capability. As these units were in secure locations where access is granted to few individuals, no complicated charging permissions were required. Just simply roll up, plug in and start charging your electric vehicle.

Surge protection was absent in both locations so we improved the electrical distribution to include this, Protecting the colleges and staffs much valued vehicles and equipment.

Particular Challenges –

In one of the locations we carried out a ground survey as we had  evidence to suggest that some drainage pipes were located exactly where we intended to install the earth rod that is required as part of this particular install. (TT system). Using the survey results we were able to identify a suitable location remote to the charger to install the earth rod into the ground, ensuring no damage to any underground service.

Government Grant –

The Rolec charge points used are OLEV grant fundable under the work place charging scheme. Our client simply applied for the grant online, generating a voucher code. We then claim against the voucher provided  once our installation is complete, saving money for our client.

Technical –

Manufacturer – Rolec

Model – EVWP2016

1x 16amp (3.6kW) Type 2 Socket Outlet

OLEV Grant Fundable under the Workplace Charging Scheme

Built-in Overload and Fault Current Protection

Mode 3  Charging

IP65

Fire Retardant

Built-in LED Charging Status Indicator

MID Approved Kwh Meter

Clients Requirement –

Our client wanted a robust twin outlet unit capable of charging their car in a few hours. They wanted this to be located at the front of the property, supplied from a local distribution board and asked that we ran the cable through a flower bed to the charger.

Solution/Installation –

We recommended the Rolec Securicharge  model based on the robustness of the unit and the 3phase superfast charging capability.

Particular Challenges –

As this unit exceeded the 13.8kVa maximum demand set by the energy networks association  for residential properties, we contacted the local DNO (Distribution Network Operator) to apply for the proposed EV charger.

A part of the application asks for the maximum demand of the property to be stated. As this particular property has a large electrical installation we discussed and agreed the use of monitoring equipment to determine this reading. We used the Acksen EC-7VAR-RS Electrocorder. This allowed us to submit an accurate value for the application to the DNO.  The information recorded also provided our client with extremely helpful data that they could use to investigate how the use of power at the property could be more sustainable.

Technical –

Manufacturer – Rolec

Model – EVSC0210.

2x 32amp 3phase (22kW) Type 2 Sockets.

Built-in Overload and Fault Current Protection.

Mode 3 Superfast Charging.

IP54.

Fire Retardant

Key Operated.

Built-in LED Charging Status Indicator.