The EV1i is a tethered EV charger meaning it comes with a 5-meter cable attached to plug into your car. The EV1s is untethered meaning you are able to connect your own charging cable. The EV1s does not come with a charging cable.
The waEV-charge EV chargers are fully OZEV certified and meet the new June 2022 regulations, therefore it is eligible for all available government grants. Please click here for more information on current grants.
The waEV-charge EV chargers can only be operated once the unique RFID waEV-Card is swiped or ev.energy smart charging app is activated therefore you’re fully protected from unauthorised use.
The waEV-charge EV chargers are suitable for both single domestic dwellings, apartment blocks and commercial environments. As standard, our EV1i charger is setup for single domestic properties however our UK based team will custom build your charger based on your requirement.
Yes, 0% finance is available for EV chargers, but it applies only to installed chargers rather than charger-only purchases. To qualify, the total cost of the installed charger must meet the minimum loan amount of £250, and a 10% deposit is required upfront.
Our chargers and smart app work with all Octopus and OVO tariffs, however, as the Octopus Intelligent & OVO Charge anytime tariff requires full control over charging, your car must also integrate with them. You can check your compatibility via the below links:
https://octopus.energy/intelligent-octopus-go/eligibility/
https://www.ovoenergy.com/electric-cars/charge-anytime-cars-and-chargers
You do not need to be with any specific energy provider or tariff for your EV charger to work, it’s just advised to speak to your energy company as most offer off peak charging tariffs which can save you a significant amount in charging costs if utilised.
All waEV-charge units come with a three year warranty, any materials installed in conjunction with the waEV-charge e.g. new consumer unit comes with a 12 month warranty.
You can either contact ourselves or a local electrician to replace the breaker. If via ourselves this would cost a one-time £75 fee which includes parts and labour.
If the route of cabling or the charger location crosses any boundary lines that are not owned by yourself, permissions would be needed from the relevant authority for it to be installed.
waEV-charge work alongside a network of EV installers to cover the UK Nationwide, therefore we are able to offer the complete sales, install and aftercare package. Once your order is placed, we will connect you with your local installer.
Yes! The waEV-charge EV chargers have been designed for a quick & easy install and comes shipped, preconfigured with all setup information therefore any qualified electrician is able to complete the installation.
Once your order has been placed, our bookings team will be in touch to confirm all information and pass to our installer partner to arrange a convenient day to install your charger. We aim to have all chargers installed within 2 weeks of your order being placed.
Our pricing structure is designed for larger orders however we are happy to fulfil anything from 1 x charger up to 1000+ chargers. To benefit from lower pricing however, we suggest a minimum order of 10 or more chargers to truly benefit.
Standard installation covers installation of your waEV-charge EV charger on a brick or plaster wall, a maximum run of 10m of cable from the wall-mounted position to your consumer unit (fuse box), with no civil or remedial electrical work required.
All online orders are delivered free of charge.
All online orders are shipped via FedEx.
All online orders are shipped on a next day service and dispatched same day if ordered before 12pm.
If smart scheduling is disabled, you can simply just plug the cable into the vehicle, and it will start charging until it’s either unplugged or fully charged. Additionally, you can still have smart scheduling enabled so you get all the added benefits of security functionality, but you just utilise the ‘boost charge’ function which will then charge the car immediately if plugged in.
All waEV-charge 7.4kW models have dynamic load balancing, they come with a CT clamp as standard. Our 22kW range currently offers static load balancing, with dynamic load balancing coming later this year. You can set the grid limit through the waEV-charge installer app.
At current our units cannot be daisy chained.
If not connecting straight away, please reset the charger as well as close down and restart the waEV-charge installer app, you should now be able to connect to the relevant WiFi connection.