As electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular, the need for a comprehensive and reliable charging setup is more important than ever. This is why at 7 Core Electrical we’ve got you covered supplying you with a range of reliable and quality EV chargers, innovative cables and durable protection units.
Whether you’re an installer, an electrician, or a business owner looking to future-proof your property, a complete EV solution goes beyond just the charger. Read on to discover the components needed for a seamless charging setup, featuring key brands like Ohme, Doncaster Cables, and BG Electrical.
To ensure safe, efficient, and long-lasting performance, your EV charging setup should include:
An EV charger – The heart of your system, offering smart, fast, and efficient charging.
EV cables – Heavy-duty cables that safely transfer electricity from your consumer unit to the EV charger, ensuring a stable and secure power supply.
A dedicated surge protected consumer unit/distribution board – Providing essential electrical distribution and protection.
Let’s take a deep dive into each component and why it matters:
1. EV Chargers: The Foundation
At the core of every EV charging setup is of course, the EV charger itself. Whether it's being installed at home or in a commercial setting, the right charger will determine charging speed, energy efficiency, and overall user experience.
Choosing the right charger depends on power requirements, budget, and installation needs, but a high-quality unit ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective charging.
Key features to consider when choosing an EV Charger:
Smart Charging – Connects to an app for scheduling, monitoring, and managing energy usage.
Fast Charging Speeds – Options range from 7kW for single phase to 22kW-160kW DC rapid charge with customisable billing solutions.
Load Management – automatically adjusts charging speed based on household's power usage
Solar Integration – Some chargers can sync with solar panels to optimise energy use
Security & Safety Features – RFID cards, PIN access, and built-in safety protections.
Find out what other key trends are predicted to shape the EV charging space in 2025
Featured Product: Ohme ePod
The Ohme ePod is suitable for all types of electric vehicles; control your EV charging via the charger buttons or via the Ohme app. Designed for convenience and efficiency, featuring Ohme's leading smart charging technology, giving you access to the cheapest electricity tariffs and best charging times.
2. EV Cables: Quality Cabling Matters
Even the best charger is useless without the right cabling infrastructure. Modern EV cables combine power and data conductors in a single unified solution, making charge point installations quicker, tidier and easier than before while ensuring optimal charging performance.
What to Consider When Choosing your EV Cables:
Using high-quality cables prevents overheating, improves efficiency, and ensures durability in all weather conditions.
Integrated power and data conductors eliminate multiple cable runs
Enhanced screening prevents electromagnetic interference
XLPE insulation withstands temperatures from -40°C to +90°C
UV-stabilised sheath for outdoor durability
Featured Product: Doncaster Cables EV Ultra Cable
The EV Ultra cable revolutionises charge point installations with its innovative CarbonTek technology. BASEC (British approvals Service for Cables) approved, this EV cable features a unique double-sheathed design, combining cable power conductors with a 2-core screened data cable in a single solution, all manufactured in the UK.
3. Consumer Unit/Distribution Board: Powering Your EV Setup Safely
A dedicated consumer unit (CU) or distribution board is essential for safely managing the electrical load of an EV charger. Installing an EV charger requires additional circuit protection to ensure the electrical system can handle the increased demand.
What to Consider When Choosing your Consumer Unit:
Surge Protection (SPD) – Protects against overloads and power surges with the technology to pick up on DC voltage.
Durability and build quality: durable and well-ventilated to handle high loads safely.
Bidirectional RCBOs – ideal for bidirectional charging, such as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) systems.*
*The introduction of Amendment 3 of BS 7671, the requirement for the installation of bidirectional protective devices for all sources of supply, including grid connections, generating sets, ie: batter storage, solar PV and EV, with the ability to power back to the charger (V2G), has been addressed. (NAPIT Scheme Registration)
Featured Product: Whitecliffe Electrical Metal - Weatherproof IP65 EV Protection Unit A-Type EV RCBO kit with Surge Protection
A quality consumer unit ideal for EV installations designed to solve electrical faults quickly, saving users time and money. Featuring an A type RCBO that detects AC and pulsating DC earth leakage up to 6ma, twin-handle RCBO where black handle controls MCB function and white handles RCD.
With Electric vehicle's on the rise, it’s imperative that EV infrastructures meets the demand of today’s advanced smart chargers. Quality components form the foundation of every successful installation – it's not just the charger - from innovative solutions like Doncaster Cables' EV Ultra Cable that streamlines installation processes, to robust protection systems such as Whitecliffe’s weatherproof units that ensure safety and longevity.
By choosing the right combination of quality cables, protective equipment, and professional installation, you're not just installing a charging point - you're building a reliable, efficient, and future-ready EV charging solution.
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