EV Buyers Guide

The sale of new petrol and diesel cars or vans will be banned in the UK from 2030, as we continue to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels to ensure the UK reduces its CO 2 emissions. Consequently, car owners will be steadily making the switch to battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), commonly known as electric vehicles (EVs) – and a requirement for more charging points to be installed, both at home and on work premises, will also grow. The signs are already there, with the latest figures from The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reporting an uplift of 38% in BEV car sales year on year (November 2022). And looking to the future, research undertaken by ElectricalDirect (December 2022) has found that 56.3% of car owners plan to switch to an electric car for their next purchase – with 57.4% expecting to install an electrical charger at home. All of this signals a real business opportunity for electricians looking to expand their business into new areas. In this guide, we provide an overview of key considerations for EV chargepoint installations, as well the training required to become an EV charger installer - and a look at some of the leading products on the market.

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