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They generate the electricity a battery stores and an EV charger consumes, and the panel install determines your inverter choice for the other two. If budget is tight, start with a hybrid-inverter solar install sized for future battery capacity — it's cheaper to add the battery later than to retrofit the wrong inverter." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do I have to buy all my services from the same installer?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No, but there are real advantages to bundling. A single installer means one warranty pack, one MCS certificate covering solar and battery, one DNO application, and no finger-pointing when something goes wrong. Bundled solar + battery + EV-charger quotes are typically 8-15% cheaper than three separate installers, and the commissioning is meaningfully cleaner." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does each service take to install?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Solar panels: 1-2 days on the roof plus a day for inverter and commissioning. Battery retrofit: 1 day. EV charger: half a day. Commercial installs: 1-3 weeks depending on system size. Scaffolding is usually delivered 1-2 days before roof work and removed the same week." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What warranties come with each service?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Solar panels: 25-30 years performance, 12-15 years product. Inverters: 10-12 years extendable to 20. Batteries: 10-15 years or 6,000+ cycles. Workmanship: 12 years via RECC / MCS. EV chargers: 3-5 years depending on brand. All warranties are backed by named manufacturers and transferable if you sell the house." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are all your services MCS-certified?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Solar PV and battery storage installs are MCS-certified — that is essential for the Smart Export Guarantee and for battery grant schemes. EV chargers do not fall under MCS but are installed to BS 7671 by qualified electricians registered with NICEIC or NAPIT. Maintenance and repairs are performed by MCS-registered engineers where the original install was MCS-certified." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can you service systems installed by another company?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Around one in five service and repair calls we attend involves a system installed by another firm — sometimes one that has ceased trading. We re-bind monitoring, source spares, re-register the system on the MCS database where possible, and bring it back to full serviceable condition." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you offer commercial as well as residential services?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes — commercial solar up to 500 kWp, agricultural buildings, community projects, workplace EV charging and battery storage integrated with demand-side response revenue. See the Commercial Solar service page for typical payback figures and grid-connection processes." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I get a quote for multiple services at once?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Use the quote form on this page and tell us in the notes field which services you're considering — for example 'solar + 10 kWh battery + 7 kW Zappi charger'. We'll match you to an installer who does all three in-house and can price the bundle as one job." } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does EV charger installation take?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Most installs take 3-5 hours. More complex installs (long cable runs, sub-board upgrades) can take a full day." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can my consumer unit handle an EV charger?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Most modern boards can, but we always check. Older boards may need an upgrade — included in the quote." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Will the charger work in a power cut?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Standard chargers won't — they need grid power. If you have a battery with whole-home backup (e.g. Tesla Powerwall 3, GivEnergy AIO with backup gateway), the charger can continue at a reduced rate during an outage, which is increasingly popular in rural Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I install now and add solar later?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. We pre-wire for a CT clamp and leave a labelled spare conductor at the consumer unit, so adding solar-aware diversion at a later date is a 30-minute job rather than a full re-pull." } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Services", "item": "/services" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "EV Charger Installation", "item": "/services/ev-charger-installation" } ] } ] --- MCS-accredited · Vetted local installers · Free no-obligation quotes [0333 567 1183](tel:+443335671183) [South East Solar Network ](/) [Services](/services)[Areas](/areas)[Guides](/guides)[Calculators](/calculators)[About](/about)[Contact](/contact) / [0333 567 1183](tel:+443335671183)[Free Quote](/contact) 1. [Home](/)/ 2. [Services](/services)/ 3. EV Charger Installation # EV Charger Installation Zappi, Hypervolt, Ohme, Andersen and more — OZEV-grade installs. From £799 fitted [Free quote](#quote)[Call 0333 567 1183](tel:+443335671183) MCS-accredited Vetted installers RECC · TrustMark ## Quote me for ev chargers Share a few details and a trusted MCS-accredited installer in your area will be in touch shortly. Full namePhoneEmail (optional)Postcode Notes (optional) Your privacy matters: We will only pass your details to **1 vetted solar firm** who we feel is the best match for your needs — never multiple companies. Get my free quote By submitting this form you agree to our [Terms of Use](/terms) and [Privacy Policy](/privacy). MCS Certified Installers RECC Consumer Code 0% VAT on Solar Up to 25-Year Warranty Finance From 0% APR Rated 4.9 / 5 on Reviews Jump to a section about ev chargers Charging an EV at home is the single biggest unlock for solar self-consumption. Our installers fit smart, solar-aware chargers from every leading brand — and if you're combining the install with solar, we can pre-wire and discount accordingly. ## Solar-aware charging Chargers like the Zappi, Hypervolt and Ohme can divert excess solar generation directly into your EV — meaning many summer miles cost nothing. Battery + solar + smart EV charging is the most cost-effective transport setup available. ## Brands we install Zappi (myenergi), Hypervolt 3, Ohme ePod and Home Pro, Andersen A2, Wallbox, Easee, Pod Point Solo 3. All brands carry 3-year minimum warranties. ## Tariff optimisation We configure your charger to dovetail with Octopus Intelligent Go, Octopus Go, OVO Charge Anytime or similar — automatically charging when prices drop. ## Load management and DNO approval Every new home charger over 3.6 kW requires DNO notification (or pre-approval above 7.4 kW in some networks). We submit the paperwork for you, and where your incoming supply or fuse rating limits a 7 kW install we fit load-balancing modules (e.g. Zappi CT clamp, Hypervolt load shedding) so the charger throttles instead of tripping the main fuse. ## Cable runs and aesthetics Most homeowners care more about how the cable run looks than the charger itself. We offer concealed garage-soffit routing, buried armoured runs to detached driveways, and colour-matched conduit on render and brick. Quotes always include a photo-marked-up cable plan before any drilling begins. ## Government grants for renters and flats The OZEV EV chargepoint grant of £350 is still available for flat owners, leaseholders and landlords meeting the eligibility criteria. We handle the application end-to-end, including the off-street parking declaration and proof of EV ownership / lease. 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Most installs take 3-5 hours. More complex installs (long cable runs, sub-board upgrades) can take a full day. Can my consumer unit handle an EV charger? Most modern boards can, but we always check. Older boards may need an upgrade — included in the quote. Will the charger work in a power cut? Standard chargers won't — they need grid power. If you have a battery with whole-home backup (e.g. Tesla Powerwall 3, GivEnergy AIO with backup gateway), the charger can continue at a reduced rate during an outage, which is increasingly popular in rural Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. Can I install now and add solar later? Yes. 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