Electrical Services & Specialists in Electric Vehicle Charging
You can’t help but have noticed that one of the main causes of global warming is the amount of petrol and diesel we use in our cars.
Thankfully, things are changing and more and more motor manufacturers are introducing real world’ electric cars which are perfectly suitable to our daily lives. One big problem that all electric car owners have is known as range anxiety’
how many miles are left in the battery? However, this problem is being overcome and many new all-electric cars are beginning to see ranges of 150 plus miles. Some will do more than that.
The most recent report from the Office for National Statistics said that the average commute for most people in the UK is 10 miles, which is a round journey of 20 miles. Add a few diversions along the way for the school run, shopping etc, and let’s call it 30 miles per day. Multiply by five and a weekly commute works out at around 150 miles which should equate to a single charge of your electric car’s battery.
And to charge your car to 115 miles of range is in the region of only £3.64 (@13p/kWh) meaning approximately £4.74 a week!
In other words, going electric can not only help with global warming, it can save you a small fortune in fuel bills.
To make things easier
and a lot faster
you need a special charger installed at home or at work. This is where JDM Earth Ltd of Hartlepool can help. They are the region’s experts at installing electric charging points which allows you to safely and quickly charge the battery on your car. Most hybrid cars will achieve a full charge in approx 2-4 hours using one of JDM Earth’s specially installed wall chargers.
“We work closely with a leading charge point manufacturer called Rolec,” said Jen Mullen, Director of Operations at JDM Earth. “They offer Europe’s widest range of EV charging points and we can therefore provide a solution for every budget and location. Our team of electricians install chargers at homes and workplaces across the north east on a daily basis and we chose to use Rolec due to their quality and range of products available.”
JDM Earth can supply and fit a wide range of EV charge points from domestic wall pods, rapid charge points at your place of work and even ultra-fast chargers. These can come in a range of colours to suit your home and commercial chargers can be branded showing your company colours and logo. It can also be a great way for you to showcase your businesses dedication to environmental awareness, increasing your corporate social responsibility.
“We take care of everything when it comes to installation,” added David, the Managing Director. “This includes all cabling as well as, if needed, digging a drench from the mains source to wherever the charger is going to be situated, we also re-instate the area leaving a professional finish.”
Because of their experience in Electric Vehicle chargers, JDM Earth is also a great place to find out whether going electric really is for you and, crucially, how much it will all cost. We’ve already mentioned that latest figures indicate a weekly cost of approx £4.74/week (depending on tariff/time of day you charge) for a weekly commute, so for many people buying and running an electric vehicle makes economic sense.
Some cars can be charged using a standard 3-pin plug, but for some full electric vehicles this can take over 12 hours to charge a car and often doesn’t meet the electrical regulations which can prove potentially dangerous due to earthing issues. It’s much better to have a high powered source which can charge your car much more effectively and safely. If you have a charger at home and have access to another one at work or wherever you park, you may never visit a petrol station again.
In terms of charge points, we offer untethered, tethered and Smart Wallpod options to our Home Charge Scheme customers who if eligible can receive a subsidy of up to £500 towards their installation. It doesn’t matter what sort of electric car you buy, they will all charge from one of JDM Earth’s installations. Oh, and for peace of mind, each charger is guaranteed for three years if you utilise the OLEV grant, and the work undertaken by JDM Earth is guaranteed for six years. They were also named Best Small Business 2018 at the Hartlepool Business Awards.
They’re a company that thinks big. However, they’re also very aware of sustainability and as well as helping people reduce their carbon footprint by turning to electric cars, JDM Earth is also doing its bit by fundraising for various green’ causes.
“We’re heavily involved with Mahouts Elephant Foundation in Thailand,” added Director of Operations, Jennifer Mullen. “We aim to establish relationships with individuals and charities who are making a positive impact on our planet environmentally and in conservation, and we offer support to our chosen charities via fundraisers, educational events, the direct provision of charitable electrical services and regular donations.”
If you would like to join our upcoming Tyne Bridge Zip Wire event in April 2019 please contact via events@ jdmearth.co.uk. In other words, JDM Earth Ltd is a responsible company who really can make a difference.
If you'd like to find out how going electric can help you make a difference AND save you money, give Jen or David Mullen a call 01429 287608 or 07795512378 or 07901661176. Email them: info@jdmearth.co.uk
