Charge point installation

[Ukmgranger]

We have a model3 on order for a hopeful delivery of February.

I'm trying to sort out the home charge point, and was wondering if anyone knew of an installer in the Derby (nr belper) area?

Want to get a couple of quotes for installing the Tesla charger.

 

[Christiez]

Have a look at Find an Electrician as they are Tesla approved electricians. Personally, I didn't have much success and felt quotes were too high so ended up with a Rolec.

 

[Jason71]

If you go here: Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme authorised installers
This is the list of registered installers. I recommend looking for ones in your area (rather than the national ones) and contacting them. That worked for me. Got one installed in 3 weeks start to finish.

 

[Ukmgranger]

Have a look at Find an Electrician as they are Tesla approved electricians. Personally, I didn't have much success and felt quotes were too high so ended up with a Rolec.

Do Rolec supply & fit?

 

[AnRev]

I just got a Rolec installed. Got the £500 grant off too. Seems a good service.

 

[Ukmgranger]

I just got a Rolec installed. Got the £500 grant off too. Seems a good service.

If you don't mind me asking, what ballpark did the full install come in at?

 

[Christiez]

Do Rolec supply & fit?

They don't although will source someone locally to contact you - Get in touch | EV Charging | Rolecserv

 

[JP1611]

We have a model3 on order for a hopeful delivery of February.

I'm trying to sort out the home charge point, and was wondering if anyone knew of an installer in the Derby (nr belper) area?

Want to get a couple of quotes for installing the Tesla charger.

I’m having mine fitted on next Wednesday and using a company name ecoplugg, they do installations in the East Midlands.

 

[Ukmgranger]

I’m having mine fitted on next Wednesday and using a company name ecoplugg, they do installations in the East Midlands.

Any particular reason you went with them?

 

[AnRev]

If you don't mind me asking, what ballpark did the full install come in at?

I paid £505 for the tethered install. They sorted the £500 discount so the total was £1005. The Tesla charger is more expensive, no grant/discount, plus you have to pay an electrician to install it. I thought the Rolec seemed an easier option

 

[Ukmgranger]

I paid £505 for the tethered install. They sorted the £500 discount so the total was £1005. The Tesla charger is more expensive, no grant/discount, plus you have to pay an electrician to install it. I thought the Rolec seemed an easier option

Blimey - seems expensive! I was expecting to pay in the region of £500 fitted!

The one quote I have had in so far from the local electrician:
"7kw is about £300 + fitting +materials + vat. I would think it could be in the region of £550 + vat"

 

[AnRev]

I did have to have a new box put in as there wasn't a spare in my electric board. I could have gone for non-thethered which was a cheaper option. (£420 approx) . Installation was quick, easy and painless by a couple of local contractors who said they are so unbelievably busy with these installations.

 

[JP1611]

Any particular reason you went with them?

They were recommended by member on here and the guy who runs the YouTube channel EVNick. I’m having a black tethered zappi v2 fitted.

 

[Rob R]

I went to an electrician, and got them to advise on the charger. They were highly qualified electricians, and did a good job. But they were hopeless at helping me understand the process, there was no communication, when I queried things they were defensive.
As a result of my experiences, I recommend going to a charger manufacturer first, and have them sort out the electrician for you.

 

[Ant M3]

I just got a Rolec installed. Got the £500 grant off too. Seems a good service.

£395 for me

 

[Ant M3]

£395 for me

As in I paid £395 after the grant was applied

 

[vitesse]

Blimey - seems expensive! I was expecting to pay in the region of £500 fitted!

The one quote I have had in so far from the local electrician:
"7kw is about £300 + fitting +materials + vat. I would think it could be in the region of £550 + vat"

Isn't he saying £1005 before the subsidy?

 

[vitesse]

Ours was £500 after the subsidy but that included an optional 13A socket in the ROLEC unit (I'm told this is no longer possible in the latest version), tethered cable and a breaker because our consumer unit was full up.

 

[Ukmgranger]

Isn't he saying £1005 before the subsidy?

No - he specifically said he had no idea how the subsidy works. Which is kind of a worry!

 

[davyjohns]

When you order a charge point installation the company quote you a figure after the grant (so total £800 - £1200 dependant on charge point equipment). They then apply for the grant on your behalf (you need proof of an EV order). So you pay £300 - £700. Be aware that you may also need an isolation switch which can only be installed by the Power Distribution Company (not your electricity supplier or Charge point installer). This can cost an extra ~£300.
The isolation switch is needed to install a separate breaker and earth for the charge point in order that any fault only takes out the charge point and not you whole house.