Electric Vehicle Charge Points

Charge smarter, drive greener and save more.

At Synergy, we are an OZEV approved EV charger installer, serving Cheshire and the North West. We provide expertly installed charging solutions from trusted brands including Tesla, Zappi, Ohme and VEVA, delivering safe, reliable and future-ready charging solutions tailored to your home and lifestyle.

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As Electric Vehicles Become The Future…

As electric vehicles become the future of personal transport, with minimal maintenance, more affordable running costs, and zero-emissions, it’s now easier than ever to charge your electric vehicle (EV) at home. Synergy install chargers for electric vehicles in and around Congleton, Cheshire and the North West and cover everything you’ll need from installation to getting your EV connected.

Here at Synergy we are approved Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) specialist Electric Vehicle charger installers. Using chargers from industry-leading manufacturers such as Rolec, Zappi and Tesla.

Benefits of Charging an Electric Vehicle at Home

1. Convenience and much safer

Charge overnight and wake up to a full battery.
Skip the queues!
Enjoy complete control over your charging schedule.
Public charging stations are often in isolated areas, making your vehicle more secure at home.
Charging your EV at home means no waiting around in harsh, UK winters.

There is a financial benefit to installing a home charger, despite the initial investment.

2. At home charging is more cost-effective

It’s a long term investment
Eliminates travel costs
Off-peak charging allows for cheaper charging.
No overhead charges from public stations.

The cost-effectiveness of home EV charging is not the only advantage; it is much better for maintaining your battery too.

3. At home EV chargers have a longer life span.

It is slower and more consistent which is therefore gentler on your battery
Avoid the high heats that come with public chargers, which can degrade battery life over time.
Home EV chargers are durable.

If you care about your battery health, you should also consider leading a greener and cleaner lifestyle, which brings us to the next benefit.

4. Environmental factors

It’s a greener choice, especially when using renewable energy.
Reduces the strain on the grid
Pair your charger with renewable energy and install Solar Panels with us today.

Discover additional benefits of home EV chargers in our blog post.

How do I know if I’m eligible for an at home, electric car charging point?

To have a home charge point installed for your Electric Vehicle you need to have the following:

Dedicated off-street parking. This means you have a garage or a driveaway where you can park your car away from the road.
A brick or plaster wall, or an alternative suitable permanent structure.
A Wi-Fi connection at your property or a SIM router with a 3G or 4G SIM. EV Chargers can also be wired into the mains.
Permission from your landlord (if you’re renting a property)
A home in mainland Great Britain

Types of Electric Vehicle Chargers

Level 1 Chargers

Level 1 chargers are for residential use, these are the chargers that are provided by the manufacturers along with the EV which can be used to charge the EV through standard house power outlets. So they work on Single phase alternating current (AC) supply and can output anywhere between 12A to 16A and they take about 17 hours to charge an EV of 24kWH battery pack.

Level 2 Chargers

The Level 2 charger is provided as an update for the level 1 charger, it can either be installed in house on special request, provided the house has split phase power supply or can be used in public/commercial charging stations as well. These chargers can provide up to 80A output current due to its high input voltage and can charge an EV in 8 hours.

Level 3 Chargers

The Level 3 charger or Super chargers are meant for public charging stations alone. They require poly phase AC input from the grid and consume more than 240 kW which is almost 10 times more than a level 1 charger. So these chargers require special permission from the grid to operate.

The Level 2 and Level 3 chargers are considered to be more efficient than the Level 1 charger since the AC/DC and DC/DC conversion takes place in the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) itself. Because of the huge size and complexity of a Level 2 and Level 3 chargers they cannot be built inside a EV as it would increase the weight and reduce the efficiency of the EV.

Charging Station Type	Charger Level	AC Supply Voltage and Current	Charger Power	Time to charge a 24kWH battery Pack
AC charging Station	Level 1 – Residential	Single Phase – 120/230V and ~12 to 16A	~1.44 kW to ~1.92kW	~ 17 Hours
AC charging Station	Level 2 – Commercial	Split Phase – 208/240V and ~15 to 80A	~3.1 kW to ~19.2 kW	~ 8 Hours
DC charging Station	Level 3 – Supercharger	Single Phase – 300/600V and ~400A	~120 kW to ~240 kW	~ 30 minutes