If you’re thinking about installing an EV charger and already have solar panels and battery storage, it’s important that your charger is designed to work with your existing electrical system.
This week, Gault Electrical Solutions Ltd completed a Hypervolt EV Charger installation in Alloa for a customer who had a very specific requirement.
They wanted to charge their electric vehicle without draining the energy stored in their home battery system.
Many homeowners invest thousands of pounds in battery storage so they can use their stored electricity during the evening or during peak-rate periods. If an EV charger isn’t designed and configured correctly, it can draw power directly from that battery, leaving less stored energy available for the home.
Understanding the Customer’s Requirements
Every home is different.
Some customers want their EV charger to make maximum use of surplus solar generation.
Others want their charger to work with off-peak electricity tariffs.
In this case, our customer wanted to keep the battery reserve exclusively for household use while allowing the vehicle to charge from the grid.
By carefully assessing the installation and correctly configuring the charger, we ensured the battery storage system does not supply the EV charger. When the vehicle is plugged in, charging takes place using grid electricity while the home’s stored battery energy remains available for the property.
The result is an installation that works exactly as the customer intended.
Why Professional EV Charger Design Matters
Installing an EV charger is about much more than fixing a unit to a wall.
A professional installation should include consideration of:
- Existing solar PV systems
- Battery storage systems
- Maximum demand calculations
- Load balancing
- Earthing arrangements
- Protective devices
- Cable sizing
- DNO notification requirements
- Future expansion
Every installation should be designed around how the customer uses electricity, not simply installed using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Why Choose Hypervolt?
The Hypervolt charger continues to be one of our most popular recommendations because it offers:
- Smart app control
- Scheduled charging
- Excellent reliability
- Attractive design
- Compatibility with many modern energy systems
- Future-ready smart charging features
When installed correctly, it provides a fantastic charging experience for homeowners.
Why Choose Gault Electrical Solutions Ltd?
At Gault Electrical Solutions Ltd we specialise in EV charger installations across Alloa, Stirling, Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and throughout Central Scotland.
As a NICEIC Approved Contractor, we provide:
- Free quotations
- Site surveys
- Expert advice
- Hypervolt, Ohme, Hager and other leading chargers
- Solar and battery integration
- DNO notifications
- Professional installation
- Full inspection, testing and certification
- Assistance setting up your charger and mobile app
We take the time to understand how you use your home’s electricity so your EV charging system works exactly the way you want it to.
Thinking About Installing an EV Charger?
Whether you already have solar panels, battery storage, or you’re starting from scratch, we can design the right solution for your property.
If you’re looking for expert EV charger installation in Alloa, Stirling, Clackmannanshire, Falkirk or anywhere in Central Scotland, contact Gault Electrical Solutions Ltd today for a free quotation and professional advice.
Charge smarter. Protect your battery storage. Trust the experts.
