Untethered EV Charger Installation in Milton Keynes
An untethered charger has a Type 2 socket instead of a fixed cable. You plug in your own cable each time, so the charger works with whatever car you drive next, and there's no cable left coiled on the wall.
Now EV installs untethered chargers across Milton Keynes. We're NAPIT registered installers based in Leighton Buzzard, around 12 miles from central Milton Keynes, and we've fitted over 700 EV chargers.
Tethered or untethered: which suits you?
Untethered. A neater wall with no cable on show, and a socket that suits any car with the right cable. You plug the cable in at both ends each time.
Tethered. The cable is fixed to the unit, so you only plug into the car. It's quicker day to day, but the cable stays on the wall.
Changing car often? A socketed charger works with the next car's cable, including an older Type 1 car with a Type 1 to Type 2 cable.
Untethered chargers we fit
Socketed chargers we install include the Easee One, a smart charger you control from an app, with scheduling for off-peak tariffs. Some socketed chargers can also lock the cable in place while charging, which helps if your charger faces the street.
Still deciding which kind of charger you need? Start with our page on EV charger installation in Milton Keynes.
What we check before installing an untethered charger
Where your car's charge port sits, so your cable reaches comfortably
Your consumer unit, earthing and main fuse
The mounting position, and whether the socket faces a public path
Wi-Fi signal for the app
Why drivers choose Now EV for untethered charger installs
Owner-led installs. Owner Michael Harryman installs your charger himself, with his brother Joseph Harryman, a City & Guilds Level 3 electrician. Nothing is subcontracted.
Straight advice. We'll tell you honestly whether a tethered or untethered unit suits the way you charge.
Paperwork done. We notify the DNO and handle your electrical certification and building control notification.
Reviewed. 338 Google reviews and 183 Trustpilot reviews.
"His work was of high quality and his knowledge of the device was detailed." Richard M., Now EV customer
How an untethered charger installation works
Enquiry. Use the contact form or WhatsApp to send photos of your consumer unit, meter and where you park, and tell us which car you drive.
Consultation. We talk about your car, your cable 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.
Untethered charging in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes has a large office-based employer base, including Santander UK, the Open University and Network Rail. If your next car comes through work or a lease, a socketed charger stays on the wall whatever you drive, because the cable comes with the car.
Untethered EV charger FAQs
Does an untethered charger need its own cable?
Yes. Many EVs come with a Type 2 charging cable that works with a socketed charger. If yours doesn't, we'll advise on the right one.
Is an untethered charger slower?
No. Charging speed depends on the charger, your supply and your car, not on whether the cable is fixed.
Can someone unplug my cable?
Your car locks its end of the cable while charging, and some socketed chargers can lock the other end too. We'll point out which models do.
Can you swap my tethered charger for an untethered one?
Yes. We'll check whether the existing cable and circuit protection can be reused.
Can an untethered charger charge an older Type 1 car?
Yes, with a Type 1 to Type 2 cable. The charger has a Type 2 socket rather than a fixed cable, so it suits whichever car you plug in.
Get an untethered charger quote
Send photos on WhatsApp (07939 976844), or complete our contact form. Our hours run seven days a week, and we aim to respond within 24 hours.