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Your local OLEV approved installers of domestic EV chargers
Electric vehicles (EVs) are set to drive the UK towards a greener future and have much to offer. As well as enabling drivers to reduce their carbon footprint, EVs are cheaper to run and require less servicing than their petrol or diesel counterparts. They are exempt from road tax too, as they do not emit harmful emissions that are damaging to the environment.
The Benefits of a Domestic EV Charger
All EVs come supplied with a standard 3-pin plug and it is possible to recharge the large cell batteries by inserting this plug into a standard electrical socket. However, this is the slowest and least safe method to charge a vehicle – it can take around 20 hours for a full charge to be achieved and standard sockets are not designed for this type of use.
A much better solution is to have a home charger installed on an outside wall of your property. This method is safe and convenient, enabling you to charge your vehicle in full overnight as you sleep. What’s more, having a domestic charging point will likely increase the value of your property too.
An Overview of the OLEV Grant
Under the ‘Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme’ (EVHS), domestic customers may be eligible to receive a grant up to the value of £350 to put towards the cost of the installation of a home charger point. It is called an ‘OLEV Grant’ as the grants are provided by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV).
To be eligible for the OLEV Grant, you must fulfil the following:
- Your home must have off-street parking
- Your charging point must be OLEV approved
- You must use an OLEV approved installer
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Why choose Norfolk Car Charging for your car charger installation?
At Norfolk Car Charging, we are your local OLEV approved installers of domestic EV chargers.
We are registered with The National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers (NAPIT) and are competitively priced.
If you receive a cheaper like-for-like quotation elsewhere, we will beat it every time. Providing a high-quality service with a focus on safety and customer care is our number one priority.
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