Most EV drivers will prefer to charge from home.
Not only is it much more convenient, but it allows EV owners to recharge on a cheaper electricity tariff, which reduces the cost per charge. But with so many EV charge point installers, whom do you choose?
Let’s look at the top 5 EV charger installation providers in Birmingham found on Google.
Smart Home Charge
Smart Home Charge is a nationwide organisation that offers EV charge point installation for domestic properties.
They are Which? Trusted traders and OLEV-approved installer, who feature a vast array of reviews and information on the different charger types and allows users to review the models they have had installed.
They also offer a Track your engineer feature and installation price estimates in as little as 2 minutes.
Chargers installed:
- Easee
- Ohme
- Simpson & Partners
- Pod Point
- Tesla
Reviews
Smart Home Charge is rated at 4.9/ 5 on Trustpilot, with 93% 5-star reviews.
EV Chargers UK
EV Chargers UK is a trading style of Head-On Electrical and have offices in Hull, Wakefield, and London, covering domestic and workplace installations in the UK, including Birmingham and the West Midlands.
It’s worth noting that EV Chargers UK includes only some information about Government grants, so may not be a suitable choice if this is something you’re interested in. However, they do work with all major car manufacturers.
Chargers installed:
- Project EV
- Sync EV
Reviews
EV Chargers UK is rated 4.2/ 5 on Trustpilot, with 74% 5-star reviews.
Rollings Electrical
Rollings Electrical are a family-run business of 20 years based in Worcester that installs domestic and commercial EV charge points.
They include some basic information about the OZEV Government grants, including an eligibility checklist.
Chargers installed
None are listed but they are TESLA Powerwall-certified installers and explain that they are certified by all suppliers.
Reviews
Paul Rollings Electrical are rated 4.2/5 on Trustpilot, with 100% 5-star reviews.
Charge Point EV
Charge Point EV is an organisation based in Nottingham that offers domestic, workplace and on-street EV charge point installation for the Midlands and the North West.
As OZEV-approved fitters, Charge Point EV offer a 5-year workmanship guarantee and up to 5 years free warranty, with a fast track service that can install an EV charge point in as little as 7 days.
They offer an array of payment options, including pay monthly and the OZEV grant.
Chargers installed:
- PowerHubb
- LinChr H-series
- Hydra
- Project EV
- Ohme
- Pod Point
- Easee
- EcoSmart Zappi
- Wallbox Pulsar
- EO Mini Pro
- Charge Amps Halo
- Rolec WallPod & Rolec Zura
Reviews
Charge Point EV is rated 3.3/ 5 on Trustpilot, with 70% 5-star reviews.
Car charging company
Car Charging Company is based in Staffordshire but covers Birmingham and the wider Midlands for domestic properties, workplaces, and ‘destinations’ such as hotels, and restaurants.
They are Which? Trusted Traders and OLEV- approved installers offer information on a range of Government grants, including the Home Charge and Workplace charging schemes.
Chargers installed:
- EO Mini
- Pod Point
Reviews
No reviews found
Choosing the right installer for your EV charge point needs
Although the number of public EV charge points are on the rise, most EV owners would not be able to get out and about without a dedicated home EV charge point.
Conducting proper research, reading recent reviews, and discussing your needs with installers will give you a gut feeling, which can be built on with trusted trader membership and OZEV- approved installer status.
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