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View all electrical services - House rewiresFull and partial rewires carried out cleanly, with certification issued and building control notified on completion. - EV charger installationOZEV registered installs for home and commercial parking, sized correctly to your supply. - Consumer unit replacementsModern RCBO boards fitted and tested, bringing older installations up to current standards. - EICRsElectrical installation condition reports for homeowners, landlords and commercial premises. - LED lighting installsInterior lighting designed and installed to lift a room and cut running costs. - Testing & inspectionCity & Guilds 2391-52 qualified inspection and testing, with clear written results. - Fault findingTripping circuits and intermittent faults traced methodically and put right first time. - Solar & battery storageSolar PV panels and home batteries wired in safely, tested and certified on completion. AreasAreas we cover Eight towns and villages across South Hampshire and the Solent, all from our Locks Heath base. See every area we cover - Electrician in Locks Heath - Electrician in Warsash - Electrician in Hedge End - Electrician in Southampton - Electrician in Fareham - Electrician in Titchfield - Electrician in Park Gate - Electrician in Whiteley Our WorkReviewsContactRequest an Estimate Home/Services # EV charger installationin Locks Heath &South Hampshire A home or workplace charge point fitted by an OZEV registered, Level 3 EV qualified team, tested to 18th Edition standards and certified once the work is complete. Request an estimate07730 498814 Rated 5.0 on Google · 12+ years in the trade · NAPIT registered OZEV registered For EV grant-scheme installations Level 3 EV qualified EV Installation & Maintenance 18th Edition BS 7671 wiring regulations £5m / £10m cover Public and employer's liability 5.0 on Google Rated by local customers Overview ## What EV charger installation involves Installing a home or workplace charge point means running a dedicated circuit from the consumer unit or distribution board to the charger's mounting point, fitting the unit itself, and testing the whole installation to confirm it's safe and compliant. It's more than mounting a box on a wall: cable routing, earthing arrangements, load assessment and protective devices all need to be right for the property and the charger being fitted. This work suits anyone who has bought or is about to take delivery of an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle and wants to charge at home overnight, or businesses wanting to offer charging for staff or customers. It's also relevant when moving into a property without an existing charge point, or replacing an older unit with a more capable one. As an OZEV registered installer, Hardi Electrical LTD is set up to carry out installations that fall under EV grant schemes where a property or business qualifies. Every installation is tested to 18th Edition requirements and an Electrical Installation Certificate is issued, with building control notified directly where the work is notifiable. - ### Home charge points Dedicated circuits and wall-mounted units for driveway, garage or off-street parking. - ### Workplace charging Charge points for staff or fleet vehicles, sized to the site's existing electrical supply. - ### Charger replacement Swapping an older or faulty unit for a new charger on the existing or an upgraded circuit. - ### Load assessment Checking the property's supply and existing circuits can safely support the additional demand. What happens if it is left ## Why EV charger installation isn't a simple plug-in job A charge point draws a sustained, high current for hours at a time, which is a different demand profile to almost anything else in a domestic installation. Getting the circuit design and protection wrong has consequences that don't show up until the charger is under load. ### Undersized supply Fitting a charger without checking the property's incoming supply and existing load can lead to nuisance tripping or overloading. ### Incorrect earthing EV charging has specific earthing requirements, and getting this wrong can create a shock risk under fault conditions. ### Wrong cable sizing Charging cables carry current continuously for long periods, so undersized cable can overheat where a standard socket circuit wouldn't. ### No protective device coordination The charger's built-in protection needs to work correctly alongside the property's consumer unit, not against it. ### Common mistakes we are called out to fix - Ordering a charger before confirming the property's supply capacity can support it. - Choosing an installer without OZEV registration when the installation may qualify for a grant scheme. - Mounting the charger in a location that ignores cable routing distance or exposure to the elements. - Skipping certification, leaving no EIC to evidence the work when selling the property or claiming on a grant. Our process ## How an EV charger installation is carried out The installation is planned around the property's existing supply and the charger's requirements before any work starts on site. - 01 ### Site visit and load assessment The existing supply, consumer unit and proposed charger location are assessed to confirm what the installation needs. - 02 ### Written quote A written quote is provided for the specific property and charger, priced after the scope is understood. - 03 ### Circuit installation A dedicated circuit is run from the consumer unit or distribution board to the charger position. - 04 ### Charger mounting and connection The unit is fitted, wired and configured, with earthing and protective devices set up to suit the installation. - 05 ### Testing and certification The circuit and charger are tested to 18th Edition requirements, with an EIC issued and building control notified directly where required. What you get ## What a properly specified installation delivers ### Faster charging in practice A correctly sized dedicated circuit lets the charger deliver its full rated output reliably. ### Safer installation Earthing and protection are matched to EV-specific requirements, not just standard socket-circuit practice. ### Longer equipment life Correctly sized cabling and connections reduce heat stress on the installation over years of daily charging. ### Costed to the property Every installation is priced individually once the site visit and load assessment are complete. ### Dependable operation Protective devices coordinated with the existing consumer unit reduce nuisance tripping. ### Documented compliance An EIC and, where applicable, OZEV-compliant paperwork give a clear record for warranty, resale or grant purposes. In detail ## Specification, methods and property types ### Circuit design and cable choice EV charging circuits are typically run in armoured or appropriately protected cable sized for the sustained current the charger draws, with cable routes chosen to minimise voltage drop over distance, particularly where the charger sits some way from the consumer unit, such as at the end of a long driveway. Protective devices, including RCD protection appropriate to the charger and installation type, are selected to work correctly with both the charger's internal protection and the property's existing consumer unit. ### Domestic versus workplace installations Domestic installations are usually a single charge point on a dedicated circuit from the household consumer unit, sized around one vehicle's typical overnight charging pattern. Workplace and fleet installations often involve multiple charge points, which raises questions of overall site load, load management between units, and whether the incoming supply needs review before installation. For both, the same principle applies: the site visit and load assessment determine what's possible on the existing supply and where reinforcement or a distribution board upgrade would be needed. ### Mounting locations and cable routing Charge points are commonly wall-mounted on the house, garage or a freestanding post near the parking space. The mounting position affects cable routing, and where cables need to cross floors, driveways or external walls, appropriate mechanical protection and weatherproofing are used. ### OZEV registration and grant-scheme work OZEV registration means Hardi Electrical LTD is set up to carry out installations that fall under government EV charging grant schemes. Where a property or business qualifies, the installation is carried out and documented to the standard those schemes require. Recent work ## Photographs from jobs we have completed Scroll across to see more of our completed work. - - - - - - - - Common questions ## Answers before you get in touch How much does an EV charger installation cost?Pricing depends on the property's existing supply, the charger chosen and the cable run required, so a site visit and load assessment come first, followed by a written quote. How long does installation take?Most domestic installations are completed within a working day once the site visit and quote have been agreed, though this can vary with cable routing and consumer unit condition. What's the process from enquiry to completion?It runs from a site visit and load assessment, through a written quote, to circuit installation, charger fitting, and testing and certification. Will the installation be certified?Yes. An Electrical Installation Certificate is issued on completion, with building control notified directly where the installation is notifiable. How long does a charge point last?A correctly installed charger and circuit are designed for years of daily use, though periodic inspection is still worthwhile to confirm the installation remains in good condition. When can you fit a charger?Availability is confirmed after the site visit. The team works Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, and can be reached on 07730 498814. Do you install EV chargers in my area?Yes, across Locks Heath, Warsash, Hedge End, Southampton, Fareham, Titchfield, Park Gate and Whiteley. Does my installation qualify for a grant?As an OZEV registered installer, Hardi Electrical LTD can carry out grant-scheme installations where a property or business is eligible; eligibility is confirmed as part of the initial enquiry. Related services ## Other work we take on ### Consumer unit replacements View service ### Testing & inspection View service ### EICRs View service Where we work ## Covering South Hampshire - Locks Heath - Warsash - Hedge End - Southampton - Fareham - Titchfield - Park Gate - WhiteleySee every area our electricians cover Next step ## Book a site visit for your EV charger We'll assess your supply, confirm what's possible, and provide a written quote. Call 07730 498814 or send an enquiry. 07730 498814hardielectrical@outlook.com Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm NAPIT registered · £5m public liability · £10m employer’s liability NAPIT and OZEV registered electrical contractor based in Locks Heath, serving homeowners and businesses across South Hampshire. Andrew Hardiman, Director ### Services - House rewires - EV charger installation - Consumer unit replacements - EICRs - LED lighting installs - Testing & inspection - Fault finding - Solar & battery storage ### Areas covered - Electrician in Locks Heath - Electrician in Warsash - Electrician in Hedge End - Electrician in Southampton - Electrician in Fareham - Electrician in Titchfield - Electrician in Park Gate - Electrician in WhiteleyAnd surrounding areas. ### Contact - 07730 498814 - hardielectrical@outlook.com - 44 Celandine AvenueLocks HeathSouthamptonSO31 6XA - Monday to Friday, 8am–5pmInstagramCheckatradeGoogle profile © 2026 Hardi Electrical LTD. All rights reserved. AboutOur workReviewsContactPrivacy policyTerms & conditionsCookie policy£5m public liability · £10m employer's liability Call nowGet an estimate