Do I need a new fuseboard for an EV charger installation?

Electrician Beverley prioritises safety and efficiency when it comes to installations such as fuse boards and EV chargers. We want the local community to tap into renewable energy solutions so the team has the skills and expertise to make sure your home is ready and safe.

Do I need a new fuseboard for an EV charger installation? 

Electrician Beverley completed a fuseboard upgrade not long ago in Sanderson Close in Driffield. Most of the homes have older fuseboards which aren't really compatible with modern households. This particular property had the fuseboard installed in a cupboard under the stairs so wasn’t the most accessible location.

The homeowners wanted to install an EV charger at their home in Driffield to make their EV charging process more convenient and cheaper for them. A major hurdle they faced was whether the fuseboard could handle the additional load of an EV charger. Electrician Beverley was quickly able to establish through visual inspection that the fuseboard lacked a number of modern safety devices like RCD’s but the biggest concern was that the fuseboard functioned at a lower 60amp main fuse.

So the only option was to consider a fuseboard upgrade where a modern unit would be able to function at a 100amps. This way the unit would be able to safely manage an EV charger alongside the home's additional appliances like the electric cooker.

Who can install a new fuseboard and EV charge in Driffield?

The good news is that you won’t need to go hunting for two separate traders, Electrician Beverley has the skills and qualifications to safely carry out both a fuseboard upgrade and EV charger installation.

The first job we need to do is remove the old fuseboard then install the modern, compliant consumer unit. When it comes to installing the EV charger, we need to make sure the newly installed consumer unit and EV charger are connected as essentially the consumer unit will be providing power to the charger.

Electrician Beverley conducts all electrical installations in line with BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations, confirming safety standards have been met.

Why work with Electrician Beverley in Driffield?

We understand how anxiety-inducing having an electrician in your home can be, you just never know if they are trustworthy or if the work is safe. That's why Electrician Beverley is always open and honest about our qualifications, experience and portfolio of projects. As NAPIT approved electricians, we have endured years of assessment and training so that we can carry out projects like upgrading a fuseboard fit for EV charger installation.

We don’t just have one or two reasons as to why you should work with Electrician Beverley, we have hundreds! Hundreds of 5 star Google reviews from genuine customers across Driffield, Hull and Cottingham. One particular review from last month is actually on our social media page, clearly commenting on the professional service you can expect and why we're so easily recommended to friends and family.

Do I need a new fuseboard for an EV charger installation? is a valid question if you’re taking steps to prepare your home’s electrical systems for modernisation. Electrician Beverley can determine the level of safety your current fuseboard provides but most importantly whether it can manage the additional power demands of an EV charger. Contact our team to get an appointment arranged.