Beyond the Plug: How to Properly Future-Proof Your Home for an EV
Buying an Electric Vehicle (EV) is an exciting milestone, but the “granny cable” (the 3-pin plug) usually isn’t enough for daily life. To truly benefit from an EV, you need a dedicated home charging station.
Why a Dedicated Home Charger?
- Speed: A dedicated 7kW charger is roughly 3x faster than a standard wall socket.
- Safety: Home chargers are designed to run at high power for many hours safely; standard sockets are not.
- Smart Features: Most of our chargers allow you to schedule charging via an app, so you only pull power when it’s at its cheapest (usually between midnight and 5 AM).
The Ultimate Setup: Solar + EV
The “holy grail” of green energy is charging your car using the solar energy from your own roof. By integrating your EV charger with a Solar PV and Battery system, you can effectively drive for free. At JMG, we specialize in making these different technologies talk to each other.
Why Choose JMG for Installation?
We aren’t just “fitters”; we are qualified electricians and renewable experts. We ensure your home’s electrical board can handle the load and that the installation is neat, tidy, and built to last.
Get ready for the road ahead.
Request a fixed-price quote for your EV charger installation.
