Just bought an electric car in Smith's Wood?
New car on the way? A 7kW charger on its own circuit is the standard answer, and it will charge nearly any EV fully overnight.
If the car is a plug-in hybrid, the same charger works — the battery is smaller, so it fills even faster.
Get the charger sorted before the car arrives
Call Appleby Electrical on 07950 677047 and we will talk you through what your Smith's Wood home needs — no obligation, no sales script.
Why choose a local electrician for your EV charger installation in Smith's Wood?
Smith's Wood is postwar estate housing on the eastern edge of B36, close to the M6 and the Chelmsley Wood side of the border. A large share of properties have off-street parking, which is the main thing that decides whether a home charger is practical.
Because we are in the same postcode, a survey is a short trip for us. That matters when a job needs a proper look rather than a guess from an online form.
We will also flag it if something about the property means a charger is not worth doing — we would rather lose a job than fit something that will annoy you daily.
Which home charger should you choose?
Tethered units suit households with one car that always parks the same way round. If two drivers share the drive, untethered is usually less aggravation.
BG SyncEV
Our preferred charger for many home installations. A British-designed 7.4kW unit on the standard Type 2 connection, available tethered or untethered, and straightforward to live with day to day.
More detail on the unit and what it suits: BG SyncEV home chargers.
Ohme
A charger we regularly recommend when you are on a smart overnight electricity tariff and want charging pushed automatically into the cheapest hours.
Our write-up of the unit is here: Ohme home chargers.
Still undecided?
Ask us whether BG SyncEV or Ohme is better suited to your vehicle and property. We fit both, so we have no reason to steer you either way.
What happens during the installation?
Most jobs here are a short run from an external meter box to a front or side wall, completed in around half a day.
Where the drive is block paved or recently laid, we will agree the route so nothing gets lifted unnecessarily.
- A phone call about your car, your parking and where the consumer unit sits
- A survey — sometimes a visit, sometimes a few photos if the job is clear
- A written price covering the charger, the cable route and any extra work
- Installation on a dedicated circuit with the right protection and earthing
- Testing, certification and a run-through of the app before we leave
- Notification to the distribution network operator where it is required
Typical factors affecting installation cost in Smith's Wood
Cable distance and board condition are the two things that move the price in Smith's Wood. Everything else is fairly consistent.
- The charger model, and tethered lead versus untethered socket
- The distance between your consumer unit and the charger position
- The condition of your existing board and whether it has spare capacity
- Whether the cable runs surface-clipped, internally or through masonry
- Any earthing or protective work needed to meet current regulations
There is a fuller breakdown in our guide to what affects EV charger installation costs.
Want a price for your property?
Tell us your car, postcode and where you park, and we will give you a straight figure.
Cars we commonly install chargers for
A real mix — nearly-new family EVs, used Leafs and Zoes, and plug-in hybrids on company schemes.
Every plug-in car and plug-in hybrid sold in the UK charges through a Type 2 connection at home, so compatibility is rarely the issue. The choice is about tariff, features and where the unit goes.
Model-specific advice lives in our home charger guides by vehicle.
Local area coverage around Smith's Wood
We cover Smith's Wood, Chelmsley Wood, Castle Bromwich, Kingshurst and Water Orton.
- Chelmsley Wood
- Castle Bromwich
- Kingshurst
- Water Orton
- Minworth
Chargers we install
The two units we fit most often on domestic jobs.
Home charging by vehicle
Model-specific advice for drivers who have just ordered a car.
Frequently asked questions
Do you cover Minworth as well?
Yes. Minworth is a short run from us and we cover it alongside Water Orton and Castle Bromwich.
Will the installation damage my block paving?
We plan the route to avoid lifting paving wherever possible, and we agree it with you before starting.
Can two cars share one charger?
Yes, you just charge them one after the other. An untethered unit makes that easier because either car can use its own cable.
How soon can you come out?
We are in the same postcode, so usually quickly. Ring for current availability.