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THE FUTURE IS ELECTRIC WITH HUDDERSFIELD EV With the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) rocketing in recent years, Huddersfield EV founder Sam Walker tells unLTD’s Beth Burley everything there is to know about EV charging point installation, the grants available and why we need to keep ahead of the game.
As an experienced electrician with ten years under his belt, Sam Walker saw the potential in EV charge point installations and an opportunity to get ahead of the 2030 government plans to go all electric. Combining his concern over the environment and his passion to make a difference, Huddersfield EV was created in December 2020, installing domestic and commercial charge points, to assist people on their electric journey. Since then, the industry has been booming. “The demand for EV charger instillation is growing ridiculously quickly – the future is looking very bright. The more popular EVs become, the more people are needing charge points at home, especially with the recent growth of people switching electric for work vehicles.” Sam explains how home installations have become a lot easier with the government grants available to help with the cost. “There are government grants available to assist clients with the payment of home installations, which is actually a very straightforward process. All the client has to do is fill in a little bit of paperwork to make sure they qualify for the grant. The rest of the work is done by the installer. The grant can save clients up to £350 so it makes a huge difference.” Huddersfield EV also works
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hard to support clients with any concerns. Sam said: “Part of the job is making sure you’re helping clients select the right charge point to suit their lifestyle. The main concern I get approached about is the client not knowing which charge point to pick due to the volume of variety out there. That is when I work with the client to make sure they’re making the right decision. “There are also a lot of
questions surrounding how to make sure the charge points can be locked. The variety of charge points come with different locking systems, but the main ways are through apps, using ID cards or simply using a padlock.” Sam reveals what to look out for when considering a charge point and offers his expert advice for the search. “With the product being electric, you need to ensure the
product you go for has good reliability, excellent customer care and is future proof to make sure it keeps up with technology. “Sometimes that means you can’t just pick the cheapest option, but it does ensure clients have got a product that suits their needs – and that will last.” For more information visit www.huddersfieldev.co.uk
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