With the EV revolution gathering both pace and popularity, more and more Edinburgh residents are considering switching to electric vehicles. It certainly is more convenient to have an EV charger installed at home should you decide to make the switch. However you will need to take into consideration if your property is suitable for an electrical vehicle charging point before moving forward with an installation. It is imperative that you have off street parking so that your EV charger can be connected to your electricity supply. If you live in rented accommodation it is important that you get full landlord approval before getting an EV charging point installed by your expert Edinburgh electrician.
Edinburgh based property developers will need to note that from June 5th 2023, Scottish building regulations changed and now state that any new buildings or developments which are classed as a major renovation will require electric vehicle charging capability with separate regulations set out for both domestic and commercial properties.
Alongside home EV charging points, there are many other elements of SMART technology which will aid with both efficiency and ease when added to the electrical infrastructure of your Edinburgh home. As full service Edinburgh electricians we have installed smart lighting controls, switch control, security alarm controls and more across the Edinburgh region but it is worth considering if your current electrical framework can cope with adding additional load pressure.
The simplest way to determine your property’’s electrical health is to schedule an electrical inspection where any potential issue can be highlighted. In general, if your Edinburgh property hasn’t been rewired for 25 years or more then there is a likelihood that some level of upgrade may be required in the form of a partial or full home rewire. If your existing cabling has been checked by one of our Edinburgh electricians and has been cleared to carry any extra electrical load then a partial rewire or upgrade may suffice although this is a great time to upgrade your existing consumer unit to future proof your electrical system for years to come. If one of our expert Edinburgh electricians identifies the need for a full home rewire then this will of course result in a bigger electrical project but is also an investment which will add value to your property as a whole. Any large scale changes to your property undertaken by an Edinburgh electrician such as a home rewire will require building regs under Part P of the current rules in place. As a Edinburgh home rewire specialist, we can self certify any work done and notify the required departments too, all part of our first class service.
From EV charge point installs to home rewires, electrical testing and maintenance to solar panel installation and more, we are Edinburgh’s number one choice for all things electrical. Get in touch today for more information about your required service and let us be part of your next project
