Category Archives: EV Chargers

The SigenStor EVDC module explained by installers: 12.5 kW DC, the 25 kW licence upgrade, CCS2, the charging modes, and when an AC charge point wins.

Commercial EV Charger Installation in South Yorkshire 2026 Doncaster, Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley have seen commercial EV charger demand climb sharply in 2026. The shift is driven by a confluence of factors: rapid growth in the UK’s electric fleet vehicle market, significant numbers of employees and customers with EVs, and a growing awareness that commercial […]

Does Your Consumer Unit Need Upgrading Before an EV Charger? One of the most common surprises homeowners encounter when arranging an EV charger installation is being told that their consumer unit (fuse board) needs upgrading first. This is not an upsell. It is a genuine safety and compliance requirement that affects a significant proportion of UK properties, […]

The OZEV Grant: Up to £350 Off Your Home EV Charger The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) provides a grant of up to £350 towards the cost of installing a home EV charger. If you own or lease an electric vehicle and have off-street parking, you are likely eligible. At ALPS Electrical, we handle the […]

Choosing the Best Home EV Charger in the UK As OZEV-approved EV charger installers, we fit all four of the leading home EV chargers across the North East: the MyEnergi Zappi, Ohme Home Pro, Tesla Wall Connector and Wallbox Pulsar Max. Each has distinct strengths, and the best choice depends on your specific setup, priorities and […]

A step-by-step guide to EV charger installation day — what happens, how long it takes, what you need to prepare, and what paperwork you receive at the end.

What South Yorkshire businesses need to know before installing commercial EV chargers in 2026 — DNO applications, OZEV Workplace Scheme, and load…

A Leicester installer breaks down solar, batteries and EV chargers for Leicestershire homeowners in 2026 — real costs, real payback, and what to watch for.

myenergi Zappi review from an OZEV-approved installer. How Zappi performs for solar divert charging in 2026, compared to Ohme and other smart chargers.

Everything you need to know about EV charger grants in 2026 — the OZEV Homecharge grant, Workplace Charging Scheme, and how to claim £500 off your home…