Charging your EV from home

By 2030, all cars and vans need to be zero emissions. With more drivers going electric and predictions that one in five cars sold by the end of 2024 will be EVs, charging spots are going to need to be super convenient. Watson Homes chose to partner with evec to bring home EV chargers to their new build UK homes.

 

How are we future-proofing homes for the EV revolution?

In June 2022, the UK government took a significant step by enacting new building regulations that require all new homes and residential buildings to be equipped with EV chargers. It's all about getting ready for the future and getting more people to switch to electric cars, which is part of the country's plan to have only zero-emission vehicles by 2035. By teaming up with Watson Homes, we're making sure homeowners get easy access to reliable, future-proof charging solutions right from the get-go.

 

Which home EV charger was picked to be installed?

Our best-selling VEC01 charger is sleek, compact, and smart. Delivering 7.4kW of power through both Type 1 and Type 2 connectors, it's ready to charge up any fully electric or hybrid vehicle. Whether you’re driving a Tesla Model 3 or an MG 5, our charger offers a user-friendly interface for simple charging. You can easily charge overnight or top up for a few hours, and its IP55 rating means you can expect reliable performance in any weather.

 

What is the benefit for homeowners?

For homeowners, the partnership between evec and Watson Homes means driving smoothly into the world of electric vehicles. With a VEC01 charger already installed in their new homes, they can simply plug in and charge their EVs right in their driveway. No more searching for public charging stations or relying on extension cables – they can wake up to a fully charged vehicle every morning, ready for the day ahead.

 

Installing EV chargers could increase a home’s value by as much as £3,000 to £5,000, making them even more appealing to home buyers as electric vehicles are increasingly becoming the preferred choice for many drivers. Plus, people are more concerned than ever with lowering their carbon footprint, with 64% of adults in Great Britain said they were somewhat or very worried about the impact of climate change. Having a charger at home makes transitioning to sustainable transportation easier and more accessible for everyone.

 

Considering making the switch to electric?

We've got a load of resources on our website to help you navigate the world of EVs. From tips on using public chargers to answering your questions about charging at home, we're here to make driving electric easy-peasy.

For more information, contact our expert sales team: sales@evec.co.uk