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Electric car charging point

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Sewfrickinamazeballs · 11/05/2021 18:55

Just finalising plans for our renovation. Has anyone put a car charging point in without wining an EC? I’m wondering if it’s worth doing it now whilst all the messy stuff is being done. Is it a standard fitting? Most likely will get an EC at some point in the future, but not sure when.

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Changingwiththetimes · 11/05/2021 22:54

I've had friends who have bought electric cars and installed charging points. Didn't seem to be that big a deal.
I know one ec seller has a deal where they will install it for free. I'd wait.

NotMeNoNo · 11/05/2021 23:00

I would say definitely do it with the rest of the electrical work, it will be cheaper, tidier and you can choose where it goes.

user1927462849194729 · 11/05/2021 23:05

I haven't but probably would in those circumstances. Like coordinating replacing the boiler with other renovations.

BruceAndNosh · 11/05/2021 23:07

You get a grant towards installing a point but you have to Provide the details of the EC.
No car, no grant. All necessary electrical work is included in the (reduced) installation cost with a limit on how far charging point is from meter or consumer unit.

mobear · 11/05/2021 23:44

We don’t have an EC but are about to start renovating our new home and an electrician (who I rate) recommended running the cables for it during the renovation so we can install one in the future which sounds sensible to me.

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