EV Charger Installation in Solihull

For most Solihull homes, a standard single-phase 7kW charger installation takes between two and four hours on the day. Properties that need a longer cable run from the consumer unit to a front driveway, or where the consumer unit requires any remedial work identified at survey, may take a little longer. We confirm the expected duration when we send the written quote so you can plan your day. We do not leave a job unfinished; if anything unforeseen arises, we explain it before doing any additional work.

The OZEV Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme grant is available to eligible homeowners and renters in Solihull who own or have ordered a qualifying electric vehicle. Because we are an OZEV-approved installer, we handle the full grant application on your behalf as part of the installation. You do not need to apply separately or manage any documentation. We confirm eligibility at the survey stage. The grant amount is set by OZEV and subject to change, so we confirm the current figure when we prepare your quote rather than publishing a number here that may become out of date.

Yes, and Solihull is actually a particularly good location for solar-integrated charging given the high number of homes already fitted with roof arrays across Shirley, Dorridge, and Knowle. We install Zappi chargers, which include a solar-divert mode that monitors your inverter output in real time and directs surplus generation into the car instead of exporting it to the grid. We configure this integration as part of the standard installation. If you do not yet have solar, we can quote both on the same survey visit so the systems are designed to work together from the start.

We install Zappi, Wallbox, and Pod Point units. Each has strengths that suit different households. Zappi is our most common recommendation for homes with existing or planned solar panels due to its solar-divert functionality. Wallbox units offer compact design and strong app-based scheduling features, which suits landlords and those on time-of-use tariffs. Pod Point is a straightforward, reliable option for those who want simplicity without additional smart features. We discuss all three at the survey visit and recommend based on your setup, not on margin. All models use the standard Type 2 connector compatible with every modern EV.

Not always, but it depends on the age and specification of your existing board. Some older Solihull properties, particularly pre-2000 builds in Shirley and parts of central Solihull, have consumer units that do not have a free way for a dedicated 7kW circuit, or have earthing arrangements that require attention before we can certify the installation. We identify all of this at the free survey visit and include any required consumer unit work in the itemised quote. There are no surprises on the day because everything is agreed in writing before we start.

Yes. We install workplace chargers for small businesses, professional offices, and commercial premises across Solihull. Workplace charger installations have their own OZEV grant scheme separate from the homecharge scheme, and the eligibility rules differ slightly. We assess commercial jobs in the same way: free site survey, written itemised quote, grant paperwork handled by us. If you have a car park or staff parking area and are looking at multiple charge points, we survey the site and quote accordingly. Call us on 01527 337155 or use the contact form to arrange a survey at a time that suits you.