Electric Vehicle Charge Points - Common Installation Issues & Challenges Survey

ECA, in collaboration with BEAMA, is carrying out research to better understand the key issues and challenges electrical contractors face when installing electric vehicle charge points.

We’d appreciate a few minutes of your time to complete and submit this short survey — thank you for your support.

1.Please enter your name and company:

Name:

Company name:

2.Are you involved in installing electric vehicle charge points within domestic, commercial or industrial settings? Please select one or more of the following:

Domestic

Commercial

Industrial

3.From the list below, please one or more from the list below of the most common issues and challenges you encounter when installing electric vehicle charge points.

Charge-point location, associated equipment and cable routing (access and maintenance)

Capacity and loading related to maximum demand of the existing electrical installation

Selection and installation of protective devices for fault and additional protection (Circuit Breakers and RCDs)

Connectivity, software applications and smart functionality

Manufacturer’s instructions in relation to BS 7671 and relevant codes of practice

Initial verification, commissioning and handover

DNO notification processes and other associated paperwork

Please give more specific details of the major issues of challenges encountered in the box below:

4.What support or improvements from EVCP manufacturers would help you when installing electric vehicle charging points?