Back in 2014 I bought a plugin hybrid vehicle which charged at a maximum rate of 10amp. I had a home charger installed which consists of a dedicated cable from the consumer unit, fed by a 16amp rcd. The cable then feeds directly to the outside wall where it terminates in a junction box which then connects to the charger unit which delivers a maximum 16amps or 3.5kw.
At the time of installation, I dont think there were any electrical regulations specific to EV chargers.
I am now purchasing a full Electric vehicle which will charge at 3.5kw/16amp, or 7kw/32amp. So with my present charger, it will charge at the maximum 3.5kw. Although of course this will take longer to charge than a 7kw charger.
I understand that in 2018 the regs were updated and included specific rules for EV chargers. From reading various forums i think that an earth rod and an isolation switch may be necessary.
I'm wondering therefore if I should be considering having the installation upgraded to current regs, in which case it would be a 32amp charger, or is it safe and legal to continue using the current outdated installation?
At the time of installation, I dont think there were any electrical regulations specific to EV chargers.
I am now purchasing a full Electric vehicle which will charge at 3.5kw/16amp, or 7kw/32amp. So with my present charger, it will charge at the maximum 3.5kw. Although of course this will take longer to charge than a 7kw charger.
I understand that in 2018 the regs were updated and included specific rules for EV chargers. From reading various forums i think that an earth rod and an isolation switch may be necessary.
I'm wondering therefore if I should be considering having the installation upgraded to current regs, in which case it would be a 32amp charger, or is it safe and legal to continue using the current outdated installation?