As we look look to the future, there is one common factor that keeps popping up. That goal of reducing exhaust emissions and protecting the environment the best way we possibly can.

The introduction of electric cars has been a significant milestone for what car manufacturers need to work towards in the future. With more electric cars on our roads today than ever before we need to make sure there is enough charging bays available.

Here at CDS Electrical we install and maintain vehicle charging systems for commercial, domestic and educational premises across the South East. We supply and install car chargers to suit your requirements.

Benefits of Electric Vehicle Charging

Saving you money

Having an electric car is now highly recommended. Electric cars are much cheaper to run than there petrol and diesel counterparts. In the UK, the average price of electricity is about 14p per kWh (kilowatt hour) — meaning an entry-level Nissan Leaf’s 40kWh hour battery would cost about £5.60 to fully charge, and that’s good for 168 miles.

For comparison, the average price of petrol in the UK is about £1.20 per litre. Cover 168 miles in a petrol car averaging 50mpg, and you’ll pay about £18.36. It’s easy to see where the cost savings quickly come from.

We can install a car charging point at your home or workplace in East and West Sussex. There are some government grants that you can take advantage of.

Utilise overnight electric prices

Installing your own vehicle charging point allows you take advantage of the night rate low cost electricity to charge your car ready for the next day. Petrol and diesel prices are the same no matter what time or day you go. We are approved installers and are fully insured for your peace of mind.

Grant subsidies

The Plug-In vehicle grant provides a subsidy towards the purchase of electric vehicles. The maximum grant is £2500 for cars, £7000 for taxis and £2500 for small vans.

The OLEV grant

The OLEV Grant provides £350 off a home charging point. You can claim one charging point per vehicle and up to two charging points per household for qualifying vehicles.

From April 2022, the EVHS will no longer be open to homeowners (including people with mortgages) who live in single-unit properties such as bungalows and detached, semi-detached or terraced housing. Read full details

The workplace charging scheme

The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a grant that businesses can use to reduce the cost of installing electric vehicle charge points for their staff by up to £14,000. The WCS grant is for £350 per charge point socket for up to 40 sockets.

Our preferred suppliers of electric vehicle products

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OLEV - Government grant

As an additional incentive for UK drivers to reduce emissions, the government grant for Homecharge units has been provided by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV). The OLEV Grant, also known as Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS), provides £350 off the cost of purchasing & installing a home charging point and can be claimed on the majority of plug-in vehicles on today’s market. You can claim one charging point per eligible vehicle and up to two charging points per household.

EV Charging Point Installation East Sussex