ABOUT US
At BOOST EV, we have extensive experience in the design, installation and commissioning of electrical systems. Following our expansion into the field of EV charging systems, we can now utilise this experience to offer the correct solution for your application. Heading into the future, it is our aim to assist all of our clients in trying to achieve the UK government vision of becoming carbon neutral by 2030.
We supply and install EV charging units throughout the UK and are able to offer a unique design package that will future-proof your site going forward. Offering a turn-key solution to our clients, it can be guaranteed that all aspects of each installation are organised accordingly. Our flexible future-proof system is considered to be the way forward by many of our commercial clients and becoming increasingly popular.
As an OLEV approved installer, we offer a service that is dedicated to the developing market of EV charging systems. We assure that our quality standards and processes are set to an extremely high level in line with our NIC EIC and SAFE CONTRACTOR accreditations.
ABOUT EV
EV is here for now and the future… with this in mind, the UK Government has made a bold commitment to become carbon neutral by 2030. As part of the vision to achieve this, it was stated back in 2019 that the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles would be phased out over future years and replaced by electric vehicles. To support this statement, a whole new charging infrastructure would be required to support the EV sales growth, installing this will be an equally challenging commitment.
The benefits of electric vehicles are clear to see with more manufacturers now investing in expanding EV model ranges than ever before. By offering diverse models to suit all budgets, manufacturers have made the purchase of an EV more viable than ever before. This allows drivers to enjoy a long-term cost saving option and also assists the government, manufacturers and blue-chip companies around the world in trying to become carbon neutral as soon as possible.
As things stand now, statistics will show that the EV revolution may not be convincing the majority of vehicle owners to make the switch. However, looking into the future, this statistic will rapidly reverse as improvements are continually introduced to EV technology.
As EV travel becomes more popular over time, the following 5 changes will be noticed on UK roads:-
ENVIROMENTAL: The main benefit of an EV car is that it does not emit any exhaust gases. This reduces air pollution and in turn will provide us all with cleaner streets, especially in the more congested cities. With government and local councils looking to improve the carbon footprint and clean-up air quality, an EV future would be an attractive solution for everyone.
ROAD CHARGES: Over recent years, congestion and toll charges have been introduced in certain areas which can prove to be an expensive annual cost if used regular. However, EV drivers will receive discounts and on some occasions be exempt from these charges as eco friendly travel is further encouraged.
RUNNING COSTS: Multiple benefits are evident when comparing the running costs of an EV to a petrol/diesel equivalent. The average cost for a mid-range petrol/diesel vehicle to travel a 100 mile journey would be approximately £12.00, compare this to the cost for an EV to travel the same journey where the approximate cost would be £2.00. Significant running cost savings are also achieved with the maintenance costs of an EV being up-to 25% less and the relevant road tax being free of charge.
DRIVING EXPERIENCE: When driving an EV, you will experience instant torque which in turn provides rapid response acceleration. This is more instant than that of a usual combustion engine vehicle and gives EV models the reputation of providing a more enjoyable driving experience. The regenerative braking design feeds energy back into the battery system when used and this improves the efficiency.
THE FUTURE: Going forward, more and more initiatives will be introduced to try get people to make the switch to EV. Some have already been introduced in other countries around the world and the UK has plans to follow suit over the coming years. An example of the points proposed are as follows:-
* PRIORITY ACCESS TO PARKING AREAS
* EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO CITY CENTRE ROADS
* PRIORITY EV LANES ON BUSY ROUTES
* PRIORITY PASSING AREAS AT ROAD JUNCTIONS
* GREEN LICENSE PLATE IDENTIFICATION
FAQ
HOW LONG TO INSTALL AN EV CHARGER TO MY HOME
Each installation can vary in time due to different contributing factors. Most installations that don’t require any groundworks can be complete in 3-5 hours.
WHAT IF THERE IS A FAULT, WHO RESOLVES IT
With our installations of your charger there is a three year warranty, any issues with the chargers not working and we can come and fix it.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF EV CHARGERS
The government have decided to stop all sales of petrol and diesel cars by 2030, getting an EV charger now means you beat the demand. There are numerous incentives in place from the government too. Grants of £350 are being offered to homeowners if a charger is installed before 31st march 2022.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST ME TO CHARGE MY CAR
The cost of charging your electric vehicle is a fraction of the price to running it on fuel. Everyone’s energy tariff will offer different prices so it’s not possible to get an exact price. Going off the average UK household electricity rate it is 17p per kW, which would fully charge a 60kWh car for around £9.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO CHARGE MY CAR
Although each car model varies in charge time, when you have a 7kW charger installed it can usually vary from 4-6 hours.
HOW DO I CLAIM THE OZEV GRANT
We will do all the paperwork included in getting the grant. All we need from you is a few details and we will deduct the grant off the price from the start.
WHERE IS THE BEST LOCATION TO PUT AN EV CHARGER
The best place to have your charger installed is where your car will be parked, whether that’s a garage or your driveway. The charging unit needs to be in reach of your car, usually the charging leads are 5m long.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO INSTALL MY CHARGER
Not all installations will be similar in price because of all the differing factors. For a small install we can complete it from £400 after OZEV grant subsidiaries.