Looking for a Electric Vehicle Charger Installation Electrician?

1) EV Charger Installation in Wokingham

With more people switching to electric vehicles, having a reliable charging point at home is becoming increasingly popular. At IGT Electrical Ltd, we provide professional EV charger installation services, helping homeowners enjoy convenient, safe and efficient charging without relying on public charging stations.

Whether you've recently purchased your first electric car, are upgrading an existing charger or planning ahead, we can help you find the right charging solution for your property.

I'm Igor, a fully qualified, NAPIT-registered electrician with over 15 years of experience. I personally carry out electrical installations, taking care of everything from the initial assessment and cable routing to final testing and certification.

2) Home EV Chargers We Install

We install a wide range of electric vehicle chargers from leading manufacturers, including:

Tesla Wall Connector; Myenergi Zappi; Ohme Home Pro and ePod; Pod Point; BG Sync EV and Sync Energy; Hypervolt; and other compatible home EV charging systems.

Most domestic EV chargers are rated at 7.4kW on a single-phase supply, offering considerably faster charging than a standard household socket.

Modern smart chargers also provide useful features such as scheduled charging, energy monitoring and integration with compatible off-peak electricity tariffs. Some models, including Zappi, can also work alongside solar PV systems, helping homeowners make better use of their generated electricity.

If you're unsure which charger to choose, we're happy to offer practical advice based on your vehicle, electrical supply and everyday charging needs.

3) Every Property Needs a Different Approach

One thing I've learned from installing EV chargers is that no two properties are exactly the same.

Sometimes the installation is relatively straightforward. The electricity meter is positioned in an outside meter box, close to the driveway, allowing us to install a dedicated circuit with a short cable run.

Other properties require considerably more planning.

In many homes, the electricity meter and consumer unit are located in the middle of the building, perhaps underneath the staircase, inside a utility cupboard or away from the external walls.

This means we need to find a suitable route for the new electrical cable through the property before reaching the outside charger position.

Depending on the layout, this may involve running cables through ceiling voids, beneath floorboards, across loft spaces or through other internal areas.

Our priority is always to find a practical and tidy solution while keeping disruption to your home to a minimum.

4) Experience with More Challenging Installations

A good example is a recent Tesla charger installation where the main electricity supply was located underneath the staircase, right in the middle of the house.

To reach the outside wall, I needed to run a dedicated cable across the lounge through the ceiling void.

Fortunately, by removing an existing recessed spotlight, I could inspect the direction of the ceiling joists. With one additional access opening, I managed to route the cable across the room and bring it outside, avoiding unnecessary damage to the finished ceiling.

From there, we installed suitable armoured cable to the charger position.

It's these kinds of installations that require experience, patience and careful planning, rather than simply mounting a charger on the wall.

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5) Electrical Safety and Dedicated Charger Circuits

An EV charger is a high-powered electrical appliance, so the existing electrical installation must be assessed before any work begins.

We check the property's incoming electrical supply, main fuse rating, earthing arrangement, existing consumer unit and available electrical capacity.

In many cases, we install a separate dedicated consumer unit for the charger, complete with suitable RCBO protection and surge protection (SPD).

Depending on the charger and the property's earthing system, additional safety equipment such as PEN fault protection may also be required.

Where necessary, we consider load management to prevent the charger from exceeding the available electrical supply capacity when other household appliances are operating.

All installations are designed and tested in accordance with the relevant requirements of BS 7671, including Section 722 for electric vehicle charging installations.

We also take care of the necessary electrical certification and applicable Distribution Network Operator (DNO) notification or approval requirements.

6) What Happens During an EV Charger Installation?

We aim to make the whole process straightforward, starting with an assessment of your existing electrical installation.

Usually, we ask customers to provide a few photographs of their electricity meter, consumer unit and the proposed charger location, together with an approximate cable distance. This helps us understand the work involved and prepare an initial estimate.

Once everything is agreed, we arrange the installation, including the dedicated electrical supply, protective equipment, cable routing and charger connection.

After completing the work, we carry out electrical testing and charger commissioning, ensuring everything is operating correctly before handing it over to the customer. We also explain the basic operation of the charger and provide the appropriate electrical installation certificate.

7) Local EV Charger Installation Services

IGT Electrical Ltd is based in Wokingham and provides home electric car charger installations throughout the surrounding areas, including Reading, Bracknell, Finchampstead, Winnersh, Earley, Woodley, Twyford, Crowthorne, Sandhurst, Camberley and nearby locations.

We take pride in providing honest advice, clear quotations and neat workmanship, whether your installation involves a simple cable route or a more complicated electrical supply arrangement.

If you're considering installing a Tesla, Zappi, Ohme, Hypervolt or another EV charging point at your property, feel free to get in touch.

Contact IGT Electrical Ltd via our contact form to discuss your requirements and request a quotation. We're always happy to look at your property and help you find a safe, reliable charging solution that works for your home.