EV Charger Replacement and upgrades
EV charger replacement is often quicker than a new installation, because the circuit is already there. For homes and businesses across Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and West Malling, New EV Chargers Tonbridge tests that circuit first, then removes the old unit and fits a new smart charger in its place.
If the existing cable, protection or earthing is not up to the new charger, we tell you before any work starts. Once fitted, the new charger is tested, set up in its app and covered by a new certificate.
Common Reasons to Replace a Charger
Most charger replacements we are asked about fall into a few groups: the unit has a fault that keeps returning, the manufacturer has stopped supporting its app, it is not a smart charger and cannot use cheaper overnight tariffs, or the household wants a tethered cable or a faster unit for a new car. An EV charger upgrade is also the moment to add load management if the house supply is tight.
Faulty wallbox
Smart upgrades
Old models
Cable swaps
Circuit test
Certification
What Happens on the Day
We isolate the charger circuit and test it before touching the old unit, so we know what we are reconnecting to. The old charger comes off the wall or post and the new one goes on, usually in the same position so the existing cable can be used.
If the new unit needs a different mounting position, a longer cable or additional protection, that will have been agreed with you beforehand. The new charger is then tested, connected to your Wi-Fi and checked with your car plugged in before we leave.
Why Replace Rather Than Repair
Some charger faults can be repaired, but older units often need parts or software support that is no longer available.
A new smart charger gives you current safety features, scheduled charging for cheaper tariffs and an app that is still maintained. Because the circuit is tested as part of the replacement, you also find out whether the original installation is still sound, which is worth knowing for any charger that has been outside for years.
Other EV Charging Services
Home EV Charger Installation
A smart wallbox on your driveway or garage wall, wired on its own circuit, with the cable route agreed with you before any drilling starts.
Commercial and Workplace EV Charging
Charge points for staff, visitors and fleet vehicles, sized to the supply your premises has and set up to share the power between them.
All EV Charging Services
See everything we do in one place, from a single home wallbox to several charge points for a business car park.