Hypervolt EV Charger Installation Banbury
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Recent Hypervolt Home 3 Pro Installation in Banbury
The customer had originally arranged an EV charger installation through a workplace scheme, but the installer had not visited the property and had only asked for photos and videos. The customer was not happy with the proposed installation route, as it would have left an additional consumer unit on show in the toilet area. They wanted the job looked at properly before going ahead, with a neater solution that considered the layout of the property, electrical safety and aesthetics.
Before carrying out the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro installation, the existing electrical installation and proposed cable route were checked properly.
After visiting the property, the installation could be planned around the actual layout of the house, the existing electrical supply, the consumer unit position and the most suitable cable route.
This included checking:
Consumer unit condition
Earthing and bonding
Available supply capacity
Cable route to the charger position
RCD/RCBO protection requirements
PEN fault protection requirements
Manufacturer instructions
EV chargers place a large continuous load on a domestic electrical installation, so these checks are important before any installation work is carried out.
Every property is different, and the cheapest or quickest installation route is not always the neatest or most suitable option.
Dedicated EV Consumer Unit Installed
For this installation, a dedicated EV consumer unit was installed to supply the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro charger.
This provided suitable protection for the EV charging circuit and kept the charger supply separate where required. The cable route was planned carefully to keep the installation as neat as possible while still making sure it was safe, practical and compliant.
A tidy finish matters, but safety and correct protection always come first.
Hypervolt EV charger installation.
CT Clamp and Load Balancing
A CT clamp was installed as part of the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro setup.
A CT clamp, or current transformer clamp, is placed around the incoming live cable and monitors the electrical demand at the property. This allows the charger to see how much power is being used by the house at the same time as the EV charger.
Load balancing via a CT clamp is now required on many EV charger installations, as an EV charger can be one of the largest electrical loads in a domestic property.
If the house is already using a lot of power, the charger can reduce its charging rate to help prevent the main supply from being overloaded.
When the household demand drops, the charger can increase the charging rate again where available.
load balancing.
EV Ultra Cable with Power and Data for Load Balancing
For this Hypervolt Home 3 Pro installation, EV Ultra cable was used between the EV supply and the charger position.
EV Ultra cable is designed for EV charger installations and combines the power cores and data cable within one cable. This helps keep the installation neat and avoids running separate power and data cables.
The power cores supply the charger, while the Cat 5e data cores were used for the CT clamp connection.
This allowed the CT and load balancing setup to be connected neatly as part of the same cable route, helping to keep the installation tidy, practical and suitable for a smart EV charger setup.
Hypervolt Home 3 Pro Charger Mounted and Connected
The Hypervolt Home 3 Pro charger was mounted in the agreed position and connected to the new EV supply.
The installation was completed in line with the manufacturer’s instructions, with the correct protective device, cable sizing and electrical testing carried out before the charger was put into service.
Once connected, the charger was commissioned and checked to make sure it was operating correctly.
Why Richard Likes the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro
Richard particularly likes installing the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro because it is a well-designed, installer-friendly EV charger.
The wall bracket makes it straightforward to mount the charger neatly, while the outer lid helps protect the unit during installation and everyday use. The app setup is also simple and smooth, making the commissioning process much easier.
From an installer’s point of view, the Hypervolt Home 3 Pro feels well thought out, practical to install and good to work with.
Testing, Certification, DNO Notification and Part P Notification
After the installation was complete, the EV charger circuit and new EV consumer unit were fully tested.
The customer receives the correct electrical certification for the work, and the required DNO notification is completed where applicable.
As the work included a new consumer unit and an EV charger installation, Building Control notification is also required under Part P of the Building Regulations. This is completed through the competent person scheme, so the customer receives the correct Part P notification for the work.
This is an important part of a proper EV charger installation. It confirms the work has been tested, certified and notified correctly, rather than simply connected and left.
Why Proper EV Charger Installation Matters
A home EV charger is one of the larger electrical loads in a domestic property.
Poorly planned EV charger installations can lead to problems with overloaded circuits, unsuitable protection, poor cable routes or issues with the existing supply.
A properly installed EV charger should be:
Safe
Neatly installed
Correctly protected
Tested and certified
Suitable for regular long-term charging
Installed to the manufacturer’s instructions
Hypervolt Home 3 Pro Installer in Banbury
RW Currion Electrical installs EV chargers in Banbury and surrounding areas, including Adderbury, Bodicote, Bloxham, Deddington, Kings Sutton, Middleton Cheney and nearby villages.
Richard is also an Ohme approved installer and a Zappi approved installer, and can advise on suitable charger options, cable routes, consumer unit suitability, load balancing and DNO notification where required.
Hypervolt, Ohme, Zappi and other EV chargers can be installed depending on the property, charger position, supply arrangement and existing electrical installation.
If you are thinking about having an EV charger fitted, the first step is to check whether your current electrical installation is suitable and what would be involved in getting power safely to the charger location.
Here’s a short video from this Hypervolt EV charger installation, showing the finished charger and testing setup.
EV Charger Installation in Banbury
For more information about home EV charger installation in Banbury and surrounding villages, visit our EV charger installation page:
EV Charger Installation Banbury
Professional EV charger installation for homes and small businesses, including consumer unit checks, load management, testing, certification and advice on suitable charger options.
https://www.rwcurrion-electrical.co.uk/services/ev-charger-installation/
EV Charger Advice
Helpful EV charger guides covering consumer unit suitability, PEN fault protection, load balancing, cable routes and choosing the right charger for your property.
https://www.rwcurrion-electrical.co.uk/advice/ev-chargers/
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