EV Charger Installation in Hillingdon and Hayes

Hillingdon is London's second largest borough, and much of it is made up of 1930s semis, detached houses and bungalows with drives and garages, from Ruislip and Ickenham to Hayes and West Drayton. That makes it one of the easiest parts of London for home EV charging. This post covers what to check before fitting a charger in Hillingdon and Hayes.

Areas we cover

We fit chargers across Uxbridge, Hillingdon, Ickenham, Ruislip, Eastcote, Northwood, Hayes, Harlington, West Drayton and Yiewsley. Our main blog covers electrical work in Uxbridge and Hillingdon and Southall and Hayes.

Drives, garages and bungalows

Most homes here can take a 7 kW charger on the front wall or on the garage. Bungalows often have the consumer unit in a hallway cupboard, so the cable route is usually short. Older garages sometimes have their own supply from years ago, which may not be suitable for a charger. We check the main fuse, earthing and consumer unit before quoting. Our guide on whether you need a new consumer unit for an EV charger explains what we look for.

Charging speed and night tariffs

A 7 kW charger overnight is enough for most drivers, even with longer commutes along the A40 or M4. All new home chargers must be smart, so you can schedule charging for cheaper night time hours. Our guide on how long it takes to charge an EV at home shows how to work it out.

Businesses and fleets near Heathrow

Many businesses around Hayes and the airport run vans and pool cars. Workplace chargers, sometimes on a three phase supply, can keep a fleet topped up during the day. Our post on workplace EV chargers for small London businesses covers the options.

What we often find

• Older consumer units with no RCD protection.
• Garages fed by old cables that are not suitable for a charger.
• Main fuses with little spare capacity after extensions and electric showers.
• Outdoor sockets with no weatherproofing.

Energy North Ltd installs home and workplace chargers across North, East and West London with City & Guilds certified electricians. See our EV charger installation page to book a survey.