11/03/2026
⚡ Thinking about installing an EV charger at home? Safety matters. ⚡
Everyone wants to install an EV charger as cheaply as possible… but when it comes to electricity and vehicle charging, safety should never have a price tag.
We’re seeing more and more people requesting the installation of 13A/16A/32A outdoor socket to charge an electric vehicle.
🚫 This is not up to standard for EV charging.
🚫 It does not meet current safety regulations.
Proper EV charger installations require dedicated circuits, load calculations, and safety protection designed specifically for charging vehicles.
One of the key safety features you might hear about is PEN fault protection.
Your home’s electricity supply often uses a combined earth and neutral conductor. In the rare event that this conductor fails in the street network, metal parts connected to the electrical system — including your EV charger and even the car itself — could become live.
⚠️ That’s where PEN protection comes in.
Modern EV chargers constantly monitor the incoming supply. If a fault is detected, the charger automatically disconnects in a fraction of a second, preventing dangerous voltage from appearing on your vehicle when you touch it.
Without the correct equipment and protection, installations can lead to:
⚠️ Overheating cables or sockets
⚠️ Electrical faults
⚠️ Dangerous touch voltages when getting in or out of your car
Your EV charger should always be:
✔ Installed to current regulations
✔ Properly protected and tested
✔ Designed specifically for EV charging
If you’re investing in an electric vehicle, make sure the charger installed at your home is done properly, safely, and to the correct standards.
Don't be misinformed because when it comes to electricity… cheap can become very expensive.