THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ZAPPI EV HOME CHARGERS

With the current climate emergency, there’s a huge drive for electric vehicles and these need charging, whether it’s at home or at work. Installing EV charging systems isn’t only relevant to those who own electric vehicles; it’s also something for employers and business owners to think about. Before you do install an electric car charger, however, you should know about all the benefits of Zappi chargers for a small price increase.

This guide will explain the benefits of installing an EV car charger in a variety of contexts. It will then explain what Zappi chargers are and what makes them different to other EV charging systems. Finally, it will explain why it’s important to use a specialist EV charger installer and why GE National is a fantastic choice.



WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF INSTALLING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING SYSTEMS?

Over the last 11 years, the time it takes to charge a typical 60kWh car battery has decreased by a third and, as green energy and electric car chargers develop, this will only decrease in the future. The Competition and Markets Authority stated that Britain would require 10 times as many EV chargers as it has now if it’s to keep up with demand. The government has found that the first quarter of 2021 saw a 10% growth in available EV chargers compared to the last quarter of 2020. Evidently, it’s a growing field so you should get in early!

The government’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicles offers a variety of grants to help with EV charger installations. For example, there’s the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme grant which contributes 75% of the cost of buying and installing an EV home charger. It’s capped at £350 and it’s only available for those with dedicated off-street parking but it’s a great way to become more eco-friendly. There’s also a voucher-based Workplace Charging Scheme that supports you with the up-front cost of installing an EV charger.

EV HOME CHARGER

Installing an electric car charger in your home is a great idea for a few key reasons. Firstly, it’s much more convenient than endlessly driving around your local area to find an available charger. Even when you do find one, you’ll have to wait with your car whilst it charges. Instead, you can simply plug your car in after having driven it drive and your EV home charger will fill its batteries whilst you go about your daily business. Plus, it’ll increase the value of your home, especially if it’s connected to a renewable power source along the lines of a Zappi charger.

EV CHARGING SYSTEMS AT WORK

For similar reasons, it’s also a good idea to install EV chargers at your workplace or, if you’re an employee, to ask your boss if they would consider having one installed. This way, you can charge your car whilst you’re working so it’s on full charge every time you leave work. With a home-plus-work charging combination, you’ll never have to worry if you have enough charge again! Plus, if there are multiple employees with electric vehicles then this will be a significant benefit for multiple people and may even be an attraction for future applicants.

FOR YOUR BUSINESS

If you own a business, a great way to attract customers is to offer electric car chargers. The number of customers who use electric cars will only increase in the future and they’ll be more likely to use your services than if you don’t provide electric car chargers. For instance, if you own a coffee shop, customers will be more likely to spend more money so that they can stay longer whilst they wait for their car to charge. What’s more, if you register your electric car charger with car manufacturers and the broader web, your business will show up on the GPS inside electric cars.

WHAT MAKES ZAPPI CHARGERS SO SPECIAL?

A Zappi electric car charger is a device that charges your electric vehicle just like its competitors but they come with a number of key advantages:

Eco-friendly: The key difference with Zappi chargers is that they draw as much energy as possible from renewable and eco-friendly sources rather than relying on the grid. If you’ve installed solar panels or another form of renewable energy then your electric car will be getting charged with cheaper and cleaner electricity, making Zappi chargers a great long term investment.

Flexibility and Customisability: They also provide the user with a higher level of control and customisability compared to standard EV charging systems. Zappi chargers come with an accompanying app where the user can maximise the way they use their energy by:

●     Pausing charging when solar panels don’t receive enough sunlight

●     Choosing the percentage of ‘green loading’ (how much energy is derived from green resources)

●     Choosing fast charging when it’s at maximum power potential, just like any other EV charging system

●     Temporarily switching to the grid if your renewables can’t produce enough energy

●     Setting timers for when you’d like it to use different energy sources so you can make the most of minimum rates.

Dynamic Load Charging: This feature takes into account your maximum capacity, your main fuse level, and how much energy other applications like your washing machine and fridge are using. It does this so it can regulate its own strength proportionally to your other electricity needs, ensuring it doesn’t act as a drain on your energy by drawing too much electricity.

Tracking: Zappi chargers also track all of your loading sessions for future reference. This way, you can better understand the best and worst times to use various energy sources to charge your car. It also allows you to see how many kWh you’re using with the ability to change the time frame.

COMBINE ZAPPI EV CHARGING SYSTEMS WITH SOLAR POWER

The best way to maximise your Zappi electric car chargers is to have solar panels installed. By having solar panels added to your home, you could save up to two tonnes of carbon per year, depending on your electricity needs. The electricity you draw from the grid isn’t 100% renewable and it won’t be for the foreseeable future. If you’re looking to contribute as positively to the climate emergency as you possibly can then a solar panel-Zappi combo is perfect.

What’s more, any energy generated by the solar panels that you don’t use can be sold back into the grid, making it a very cost-effective method of powering your home. With an electric vehicle and a home running on renewable energy, you’ll be saving hundreds of pounds per year and the amount you can generate will only increase as technology improves.

WHY SHOULD YOU FIND SPECIALIST EV CHARGER INSTALLERS?

Whilst it’s possible to install Zappi chargers yourself, this generally isn’t advisable. They’re very complicated systems and it’s dangerous to alter your home’s electricity unless you’re trained to do so. Instead, you should go to a reputable energy company, like us here at GE National. Our specialists are highly trained and very well experienced and we’ve installed hundreds of Zappi chargers for both domestic and commercial clients.

We’ve been in the electrical trade for 35 years and we’re proud to have always been at the forefront of industry developments. We’ve been committed to ‘going green’ since 2015 and we’re now an MCS Approved Installer and we look forward to contributing positively to the climate emergency in the future.

Our focus is always on providing high-quality services to our customers before, during and after installation. We’re based in Preston but our services are available nationwide and, now that we’re both NIC/EIC and OLEV accredited, we can conduct electrical testing and inspections.

If you have any further questions about Zappi chargers, or if you’d like to discuss our other services, then don’t hesitate to get in touch with us by calling 07903 344 025 today!