You can plug an electric car into a normal three-pin socket with a granny cable, and for the odd emergency top-up it will do. The trouble is that a standard socket and its circuit were never designed to deliver high current for hours on end, night after night. Charging this way is slow, often taking a day or more for a decent range, and running a domestic socket at full load for that long can make it and its wiring run hot, which is a genuine fire risk on older circuits. A dedicated EV charge point delivers far more power safely, on its own protected circuit built for the job.
That dedicated circuit, with the right earthing and protection behind it, is exactly what makes the difference, and it is the part you cannot see. We install home charge points across Spalding, Bourne, Sleaford, Peterborough, Grantham and the surrounding villages, surveying your supply and fuse box first so the charger is matched properly to your home. Everything is tested and set up on your app before we leave, so you plug in each evening and wake to a full battery. We are City and Guilds qualified with 30 years in the trade, the survey is free and the fixed price we give is the price you pay.
Fine for the odd top-up
A three-pin granny cable works in a pinch, but it is slow and not built for charging at full load night after night.
A proper charger is safer
A dedicated charge point runs on its own protected circuit with the correct earthing, so it delivers more power without stressing your wiring.
Matched to your home
We survey your supply and fuse box first, so your Spalding charger is sized and protected properly for your car and your drive.
Your questions, answered
Is it dangerous to charge from a normal socket?
For an occasional top-up it is generally fine, but regular charging draws high current for hours and can overheat an older socket or circuit. If you charge at home often, a dedicated charge point is far safer and much quicker.
How much faster is a proper EV charger?
A typical 7kW home charger adds range several times faster than a three-pin socket, so an overnight charge usually fills the battery rather than half-filling it. We recommend the right unit for your car as part of the survey.
Do I need my wiring upgraded for a charger?
Not usually. Most homes take a 7kW charger without any changes, but we always check your incoming supply and fuse box first. If anything does need attention you will know up front, in one clear fixed price.
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