With the EV Vehicle market ever-growing and expanding, the continued installation of Electric Vehicle Charge Points is growing and thriving. One key aspect that is commonly overlooked once EV Chargers are installed, is the importance of regular maintenance. Like any other piece of equipment, EV Chargers require regular maintenance to ensure that they remain safe, functional and efficient. Whether you’re managing a public charging station, a commercial set-up, or a home unit, ICEE’s range of EV Charge Point Maintenance Services can be highly beneficial.
Why is maintenance important for EV Chargers?
All EV Chargers are complex pieces of equipment, whether they are AC or DC Powered, Free-Standing or Wall-Mounted, or Rapid/Ultra Rapid, without proper care they are susceptible to wear and tear, which could lead to malfunctions or even safety hazards. Regular maintenance can help with many of the below:
Prevent Reliability Issues – Early detection of damage, wear or faults ensure that minor issues are resolved, before they turn into major problems, that could affect the reliability of your EV Charging Service.
Extend Lifetime – All electrical appliances require care. Specialised maintenance care from ICEE can help to extend the life cycle of your EV Charge Point.
Ensure Safety on Public Sites – Electrical safety is crucial on both public and private sites, keeping EV Users safe at all times. Regular maintenance ensures chargers are less likely to experience electrical hazards.
Key Aspects of our EV Charger Maintenance
Utilising our highly qualified team of Electricians across the United Kingdom, our EV Charger Maintenance covers a whole host of visual, physical and software checks.
Visual Inspections
The first, and perhaps the most basic step, yet still highly important, is performing regular visual inspections. This involves checking for physical damage, broken components, or exposed wires that could pose safety risks. Our team also ensure all cables and connectors are safe and working, as well as any visual aids such as lights on the unit are functioning correctly.
Firmware and Software Updates
As EV Chargers, and their systems develop, built in software tends to need to be updated. This can include firmware or software updates, which can improve performance of the unit, enhance security or fix any issues built into the software.
Electrical Testing
Regular electrical testing ensures that the charger is delivering the correct amount of power safely and consistently. This includes voltage and current checks, grounding & earthing checks, and insulation resistance testing. Our NICEIC Approved Electricians ensure we undertake these checks safely and compliantly.
Cleaning
Electric Vehicle Charge Points can be deployed in areas with very dramatic weather conditions, as well as the general surrounding environment. Build-up of dirt, dust and debris can accumulate on the charger and begin to affect the performance of the charger in some cases.
Our EV Charger Maintenance service is turn-key and in-depth, ensuring that your EV Charge Points function at their very best, for their whole life.
How often should EV Chargers be maintained?
Depending on the EV Charge Point location, the frequency of regular maintenance varies. As a general rule, ICEE recommend your chargers are maintained and checked by our teams at least every six months, especially if your chargers are used commercially often.
Electrical safety is so important however, so if you notice an issue with your charger, whether it’s damage, or not functioning as well as it used to, ICEE recommends having it checked over by our teams as soon as possible.
To discover more about our EV Charger Installation and Maintenance Service, please visit our website.