You might not be able to hear them, but it seems like everywhere you look these days, there’s an electric vehicle. From the popular Nissan Leaf to the sleek, stylish Tesla, EVs are no longer confined just to urban areas. With battery capacity improvements making longer trips perfectly viable and prices continuing to drop, EV ownership in Canterbury is skyrocketing. We at Pye Electrical have certainly noticed a real upsurge in the number of requests to install charging points in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings around the Christchurch area.
Meeting the Growing Demand for Charging Stations
As EV owners ourselves, we couldn’t be happier about the growing demand for charging stations. We’ve recently completed some substantial commercial installations, alongside servicing and testing current charging outlets for a number of Christchurch residences and businesses. This increase in installations and servicing shows just how much the EV revolution is taking hold in our region.
Choosing the Right Charger for Your EV
Basic
The most straightforward type of EV charger is a simple 10 amp/1.8 kW wall socket, which most people already have in their garage. This setup is perfectly adequate for a top-up. If you don’t have a garage or prefer to use it for storing fun items like mountain bikes and kayaks instead of EVs, we can install an outdoor plug for you. Both 10 amp and 15 amp options use mobile connectors or similar products, allowing you to plug directly into a wall outlet.
Upgraded
For an even quicker charge, consider investing in a fast charger. These can deliver between 7 – 22kW to your EV depending on the connection size at your home. That’s 3.5 – 10 times faster than a normal wall plug!
These chargers allow you to top up from your daily commute in an hour or two in off-peak times. This can lead to substantial savings over time.
Success Story: Mark Petrie’s Installation in Tai Tapu
Take, for example, our work with Mark Petrie, who asked us to install an EV charger at his residence in Tai Tapu early last month. Despite the challenges of installing it in the narrowest section of his garage, Mark was thrilled with the result. His satisfaction with our work is something we’re proud of, as it reflects our commitment to quality and customer service.
Join the EV Movement with Pye Electrical
So, whether you’re thinking of jumping on the EV train or you already own one and would like to upgrade your current charging setup, we’re here to help. At Pye Electrical, we’re proud to be powering Canterbury’s journey toward a cleaner, greener future.