EV Chargers
Providers of green energy for your home
What are EV chargers?
Electric vehicle (EV) car chargers use an electrical outlet to actively charge the batteries of electric vehicles. They come in different types with each type serving a unique purpose, with the most common being:
Level 1 chargers: These charges use a standard 120V household electrical outlet making them the slowest type of charger. Most electric vehicles come with a level 1 charger so EV owners can charge their vehicle overnight at home.
Level 2 chargers: These chargers use a 240V electrical outlet, similar to the one used for a clothes dryer or oven, and can recharge an electric vehicle in 4-8 hours. Typically, level 2 chargers are what you find in household, workplace, and public charging stations.
DC fast chargers: As the quickest type of EV charger currently available, DC fast chargers can recharge an electric vehicle in 30 minutes to an hour. They use direct current (DC) power instead of alternating current (AC). However, due to their cost, they are typically only used for commercial and public charging stations.
Various factors, such as battery size, charger type, and on-board charging equipment, determine an EV’s charging speed. If you’re wondering “how many solar panels do I need to charge my electric vehicle,” you’ll need to consider these factors. You also need to consider the amount of solar energy your property can harness.
Your local solar installer can help you determine the amount of solar energy your household can generate.
Electric vehicle charging installation
With a Home EV Charger installed, you can gain full control over when you Charge your Electric Car and for how long. Compared to the standard public charging points, home EV Chargers also charger a lot quicker! Meaning you can spend your time more wisely.
EV chargers for home and business
We offer quality EV charger installation services that are tailored to your specific needs.
Whether you’re a homeowner or a business owner, we have the expertise and experience to get your EV charger up and running in no time.
Top 5 benefits of EV chargers
Environmentally friendly
EVs produce zero tailpipe emissions, making them a cleaner alternative to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. Charging EVs with renewable energy sources such as solar or wind power can further reduce their carbon footprint.
Lower fuel costs
Compared to gasoline, the cost of electricity is almost negligible. On top of these already low costs, the increasing availability of renewable energy sources is expected to further decrease the cost of electricity over time. This can result in significant savings for EV owners compared to gasoline-powered vehicles.
Convenient charging options
With the increasing popularity of EVs, more charging stations are being installed in homes, workplaces, and public areas. This makes it easier for EV owners to charge their vehicles and reduces the “range anxiety” associated with driving an EV.
Improved driving experience
EVs offer a smooth and quiet driving experience with instant torque from the electric motor. They also generally require less maintenance than gasoline-powered vehicles as they use fewer moving parts.
Positive impact on the grid
With smart charging and grid management, EVs can help balance the grid and reduce peak demand. This can help utilities manage the energy system more efficiently and reduce the need for expensive infrastructure upgrades.
What our customers say
EXCELLENT Based on 162 reviews rejitha pradeep2024-09-17 Very friendly staff and very good job Peter Barnes2024-09-11 Fantastic service from the sms team always helpfull fantastic install and on hand to help with technical issues aswell Lorraine Cook2024-09-11 fantastic service supper happy and professional with the team highly recommend and uses again Elaine Marks2024-09-06 I received very efficient and helpful service from this company. Especially Jaimie who came when he said he would and was friendly and professional throughout. Can't recommend this company highly enough. Elaine Marks. Jedrzej Korczynski2024-09-06 All brilliant from beginning to the end chris moore2024-09-06 Great job will use again Rodney Weaver2024-08-29 Great savings and Service I recently added, to my solar panel system batteries and solar boost to my immersion heater. These were installed by Solar Maintenance Solutions. My energy company recently reduced my direct debit with the àim of reducing my credit balance. However, because of the installation my credit balance is still going up! The two friendly installers from SMS did a great job leaving everything working and tidy. I had a minor software fault one weekend which was fixed remotely by lunchtime on Monday. Great! In the dark short days winter. When the panel output is low ĺ expect savings by charging the batteries at night on off peak rates Rodney. Zamy Creams2024-08-26 Fantastic service from sms very professional and knowledge we have a commercial business and already had solar and were looking for a battery Andy came and gave us information very knowledgeable no pressure at all and then Jamie and Chris were excellent they completed the job on time and spent ages walking us through the app aswell were very very professional 5/5 Tony Craven2024-08-23 Andy gave me great advice about adding a battery to my existing system. He was very knowledgable and clear. I didn’t do it in the end, as we decided together that it wasn’t right for me. Thanks to all at SMS shahid shah2024-08-21 Andy from Solar Maintanence came out initially to have a look at a botched Solar System installation which was installed by another company. After having a look at it Andy advised me on what to replace,after taking Andy's advise our Solar System is running as it should. Andy provided an excellent after care too. Thank you Andy.
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