The customer in Oakwood wanted a home EV charger fitted to the front of the property. The existing electrics in the house were outdated, so the charger was supplied from a small consumer unit in the meter cupboard. The installation was completed in August 2026, with no mess left behind.
EV charger installation
EV charger installation for a two-car driveway in Oakwood
A Sync Energy EV charger installed on the front of a home in Oakwood, with a longer tethered lead so it reaches cars parked on either side of the driveway.
- LocationOakwood, Derby
- WhenAugust 2026
- Work doneEV charger installation
- Budget£900
The brief
- Sync Energy charger installed on the front of the property
- Small consumer unit fitted in the meter cupboard for the charger
- A clean, mess-free installation
The challengeThe customer needed to charge two cars that park on different sides of the driveway. A standard 5m tethered lead would only reach one of them, and the outdated electrics inside the property meant the charger needed its own supply.
- Two cars to charge, parked on opposite sides of the driveway
- A standard 5m lead would not reach both
- Outdated electrics inside the property
How we solved itWe supplied the charger with a 7.5m tethered lead instead of the usual 5m, so it reaches both sides of the driveway from a single charge point. A small consumer unit in the meter cupboard gave the charger its own supply without relying on the older electrics indoors.
- 7.5m tethered lead supplied in place of the 5m
- One charger now reaches both sides of the driveway
- Small consumer unit in the meter cupboard supplying the charger
Customer: Ronnie
What a job like this costs
Our EV charger prices start at £450 (plus VAT, fitting a charger you've supplied). Every job is different, so you get a free, written quote before any work starts. See all our prices.
Good to know
Can I get a longer lead on a tethered charger?
Often, yes. Many home chargers come with a 5m tethered lead as standard, and several makes offer a longer one as an option. If your cars park on both sides of the drive, check the lead length before you order the charger.
Why fit a separate consumer unit for an EV charger?
A charger is a big, long-running load that needs its own circuit and the right protection. If the board indoors is old, full or a long way from the meter, a small dedicated unit beside the meter can supply the charger on its own without touching the older wiring.
Can you fit a charger I've bought myself?
Yes. Our price to fit a charger you've supplied is £450 plus VAT. The makes we prefer to fit are Hypervolt, Ohme and Sync Energy.
Will my fuse box need upgrading for a charger?
Not always. The main fuse, the board and the earthing all need checking first. Sometimes the existing board is fine, sometimes a small separate unit is the neater answer, and occasionally the supply itself needs work from the network operator first.
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