Smart EV Charger Installation in Milton Keynes
A smart EV charger connects to an app over Wi-Fi so you decide when the car charges. That matters most on an off-peak EV tariff, where the cheapest electricity arrives overnight. Set the schedule once and the charger does the rest.
Now EV installs smart chargers across Milton Keynes. We've fitted over 700 EV chargers, we're NAPIT registered, and we're based in Leighton Buzzard, around 12 miles from central Milton Keynes.
What a smart charger does for you
Scheduled charging. Charge during your tariff's off-peak hours without getting up to plug in at midnight.
App control and history. Start, stop and track charging from your phone, including how much energy each session used.
Tariff-ready. Smart chargers work with time-of-use EV tariffs such as Octopus Go, so the car charges when electricity is cheaper.
Built to the regulations. New home chargers in Great Britain have had to meet the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations since 30 June 2022. Every new charger we fit is a compliant smart unit.
Smart chargers we fit
We install smart 7kW Type 2 chargers from Hypervolt, Ohme, Easee, Wallbox, BG Sync EV and Project EV, as well as the Tesla Wall Connector. We'll recommend one that suits your car, your tariff and any solar panels you have or plan. If you already have a charger in mind, we'll check it suits your home and explain if another would suit you better.
What we check before fitting a smart charger
Wi-Fi signal where the charger will go, so the app and schedule work reliably
Your consumer unit, earthing and main fuse
The cable route and the best mounting position
Whether load management is needed with other big loads in the house
Why drivers choose Now EV for smart charger installs
Owner-led installs. Your charger is fitted by owner Michael Harryman, working alongside his brother Joseph Harryman, a City & Guilds Level 3 electrician. Nothing is subcontracted.
Set up before we leave. We connect the charger to your Wi-Fi, set your first schedule in the app and show you how to change it.
Paperwork done. We notify the DNO and handle your electrical certification and building control notification.
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"Michael was fantastic from start to finish! Communication was clear and prompt throughout the process, and he was incredibly accommodating with dates and times to fit around my schedule." Taariq I., Now EV customer
How a smart charger installation works
Enquiry. Send photos of your consumer unit, meter and where you park through the contact form or WhatsApp.
Consultation. We talk about your car, your tariff and how you'd like to charge.
Quote and survey. A clear remote quote, usually the same day. Remote quotes and surveys are free.
Power up. We aim to install within 20 working days of you accepting. You don't need to be home all day, but we'll need access inside while we work.
Smart charging in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes Central is on the West Coast Main Line, with fast direct trains to London Euston, and the city has a long-established commuter population. A commuting household tends to drive a similar distance each day and park up overnight. That routine suits a smart charger: schedule it to the off-peak hours and the car is ready each morning.
Smart EV charger FAQs
Is my existing charger smart?
If it was installed before mid-2022, it may not have scheduling or app control. Send us a photo of the unit and we'll tell you what it can do. If it isn't smart, we can replace your non-smart EV charger with a compliant smart unit.
Do I need an off-peak tariff?
No, but that's where a smart charger earns its keep. Without one, scheduling still lets you avoid charging at busy times of day.
What happens if my Wi-Fi drops?
Most smart chargers keep charging on their saved schedule if the connection drops, and the app reconnects when your Wi-Fi is back. We check the signal at the mounting point before we fit.
Can a smart charger use my solar panels?
Some can, with an extra clamp or meter fitted. We'll tell you which chargers suit your system.
Will you set up the charger app for me?
Yes. Before we leave, we connect the charger to your Wi-Fi, set your first schedule in the app and show you how to change it. That way the car charges in your off-peak hours from the first night.
Get a smart charger quote
Send photos on WhatsApp (07939 976844), or complete our contact form. We're open seven days a week and aim to respond within 24 hours.