FAQ

Frequently asked questions

EV Charger

What is the cost of an EV charger?

The price of a charger (and setup ) varies, based upon the unit's features and where the charger is installed. At evready , we give you a competitive fixed price for it.

You can get up to €600 Towards the purchase and setup of your home charger using the SEAI grant. Once installed, you only pay for the power you use to charge.
Can I install my own charger?

The specialized character and danger involved in installing an EV charger requires a professional electrician to put in your charger. Plus, to have the ability to claim your SEAI grant, you've got to use an SEAI-approved installer. Doing it yourself might be doubly costly -- endangering your life, in addition to your grant.
How much maintenance does charger need?

A home charger requires comparatively little, if any, maintenance over its lifetime.
Is fast charging bad for my EV?

Charging in your home is perfectly fine for your electric automobile. However, regular use of rapid charging outside the home can reduce battery performance and endurance, so charging in the home is not simply the most convenient but also the best thing to try to look after your EV in the long term.
Are all chargers the same?

All our home chargers have identical power functionality, but some are more sophisticated than others. For example, the Zappi allows you to use solar via the eco Boost function. The EVBox Elvi allows you o use Smappee to monitor and protect you supply
Will my charger need a protective barrier?

Generally, no. Chargers are mounted high enough on a wall to stop vehicles bumping into them. We recommend that pedestal chargers have some kind of protection, like an obstruction or tyre stoppers.
Can I charge more than one car with my charger?

Yes, we have solutions for multi EV households.
Call us today for a bespoke solution.
Load management is critical and we hae the expertise to provide you with dual charging n the home.
Can I use solar energy?

Yes.
A solar installation will charge your electrical car just as effectively as it supplies energy for the rest of your house appliances. A small solar panel array with only 10 solar panels can supply enough power to control your vehicle's battery.
A minimum amount of power is required fo an EV to charge, generally at least 1.8kW
How secure is my EV charger?

While it is conceivable to take an EV charge from a home charger, the odds of this occurrence are unlikely.

Presently working in this industry, EV charger and charge robbery aren’t something we've experienced. In any case, a few chargers do have worked in locking instruments if this is something you're worried about.

Installation

How much time does it take to put in a charger?

A normal installation typically takes approximately 2-3 hours to finish. On the other hand, the actual period of time depends upon where you're getting your ChargePoint installed, and if any time-consuming work is needed to track the cabling (as an instance underground) we will let you know.
Do I need to be home when my charger is installed?

You ought to be at home at the time of installation to make sure all appropriate documentation could be signed. Included in this setup procedure, the electrical engineer will reveal how the charger operates for example setting up any apps that are accessible with the charger. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, evready installs purely on a non-contact basis, and it has implemented contactless electronic signatures for our installment agreements.
Where should my EV charger be located?

Throughout your installation process, you may choose the location of your charger. Most components are wall-mounted near where the EV is parked .
The charging units are completely weather and watertight so that they may be located outside without fear of being ruined.

When choosing a location, you have to be mindful of causing a trip hazard if the charging cable is plugged into the car. Therefore try to avoid the cable trailing across paths or doorways.
If I move premises, can I take the charger with me?

You can apply for a brand new charger in the brand new property and acheive the SEAI grant again, provided the vehicle registration details have been upgraded to the new property.