Because every site is different, your installation requirements will be unique to your situation.  In order to provide you with an accurate up front quote we need one of our OLEZ Approved installation electrical engineers to undertake a thorough site survey.

Our engineers will examine your existing electrical system,  recommend the best location(s) for the charge point(s), assess any load balancing and safety issues and the work needed to provide you with the right “future proofed” charging solution for you.

Unlike some national companies who rely remote surveys using customers  mobile phones,  Benchmark are a local company providing a high quality local service.  By undertaking the site survey ourselves, we can ensure that we obtain all the information we need in one visit and that nothing is missed avoiding  problems on the day of installation.

Can I have an EV charging point at home?

Our qualified electrician will recommend the most suitable place(s) to locate the chargepoint(s), and whether it is safe to add one or more EVs to the demands on your electricity supply.

The Best Location

The charger units themselves are fully weather- and water-proof, so can be located either inside or out wherever is most convenient BUT they need to be near wherever you keep your EV.

Typically, the charging cables are not very long (5 to 10 metres), using an extension lead or running cables across the pavement is not permissable as it is not safe. Ideally you need to have designated private off-street parking such as a garage, driveway or carport.

Safety

Charging an EV adds to the demand for electricity in your home. So it’s very important to be sure that your existing electric cabling, sockets and the main household supply fuse will be able to carry the additional current drawn by the vehicle, and that there are adequate safety cut‐outs. Overloading the electrical installation at a property could result in a fire. Our engineer will assess whether your electricity supply is adequate to deal with charging an EV on top of your existing electricity load.

Planning Permission

In most cases for you won’t need planning permission to install an EV chargepoint unless you are near a highway,  listed building.