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Charging Stations
Most EVs can be recharged using normal household mains electricity via a special connection. Any location that will regularly be used for recharging (e.g. at home or at work) should use a dedicated point specifically installed for the task. EVs typically recharge normally in 3 to 8 hours, usually overnight on a cheaper "economy" tariff. Some vehicles can also recharge quickly from special 'rapid' charge units to extend their daily 'range', recovering as much as 80% of their charge in as little as 30 minutes! The principal function for a Charging Station is that your vehicle should be charged as expected when you require it! Connecting a large, mobile, metal-bodied 'appliance' to the
mains, often outdoors in adverse weather, raises several issues
which need to be addressed. Apart from physical safety issues,
such as avoiding trip hazards from cables, there are a few electrical
considerations. Unfortunately, the UK 'Wiring Regulations'
that govern all electrical installations have not yet 'caught
up' with Electric Vehicles and there is no recognition of the
advanced types of safety devices which are necessary nor specific
requirements for such installations.
We have developed our own 'regulations', after extensive research, based upon electrical regulations for similar situations, best engineering principles and our 9 years experience of recharging all types of EVs in a variety of situations across Europe. From this basis, we are continuously developing our recharging products and installation practices based on the principles of... Safety • Reliability • Convenience We design and install Charging Stations for all situations, from economical socket outlets for home use for scooters and micro-cars, to high-power stations for cars and vans, to robust, vandal-resistant installations with lighting and signage for public use in car parks and other similar locations. Our dedicated Charging Stations can offer: (subject to specification and vehicle)
We also produce replacement portable charging cables for production EVs to custom lengths with a variety of connectors such as the 'Maréchal' connector used on most production EV models. These are PAT tested before dispatch. OEM, Trade and Local Authority enquiries welcome. Please contact us for anything related to charging at charging@eco-drive.co.uk or click on contact us. |
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