Discover the Power of Solar-Integrated EV Charging

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Forever Green Energy is trusted and certified by industry leaders, including Octopus and Tesla and boasts 13 years service from offices in Gloucestershire and South Wales.

Transform Your
Energy Journey

Homeowners with solar panels can enjoy completely free electric vehicle charging, transforming your solar investment into a personal fueling station. This seamless integration between your home's PV energy production and your electric vehicle creates the ultimate self-sufficient energy system.

When the sun powers your travels, you eliminate charging costs entirely—potentially saving you up to £1,000 annually compared to conventional petrol and diesel vehicles. Your solar-generated electricity flows directly to your electric vehicle, creating a truly sustainable transportation solution that's completely independent from grid fluctuations.

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Goverment Approved. The EVHS (Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme) funds up to 75% towards the cost of installing your electric vehicle chargepoint.

Even When the Sun Sets, The Savings Continue:

For times when you choose to charge your car from the grid, you'll still benefit from significant savings:

Electric charging costs approximately 2p per mile (based on 7p per kWh overnight Octopus intelligent Go rates)
Conventional vehicles cost around 15p per mile (AA driving expenses report)
Home charging stations qualify for a £350 OLEV grant to reduce installation costs

By integrating your EV charger with your solar system, you create a complete personalised energy system that maximises self-generated power while providing flexible backup options that still outperform traditional fuel costs.

*2p per mile based on 10p/kWh Economy 7 rate and 155 mile range of 30kWh Nissan LEAF.**Petrol cost based on AA driving expenses report 2014/15.

Personalised EV Charging
Integration

At Forever Green Energy, our expert team uncover your home’s unique energy usage pattern and design a complete energy system that integrates your EV Charger with your Solar PV and Battery storage systems. Our specialised integration allows your electric car to become an extension of your sustainable energy system, creating:

Direct solar-to-vehicle charging pathways
Intelligent coordination with battery storage
Unified system monitoring through premium platforms like GivEnergy, Tesla, Octopus
Future-proof design accommodating evolving technology

Why install an EV charging point at home?

Integrating EV charging points into your home isn't just about convenience—it's about creating a complete energy system that adapts to your lifestyle while maximising both environmental and financial benefits.

1. Intelligent Cost Management

Smart Off-Peak Charging: Program your charger to automatically activate during low-demand hours, capturing electricity at its most energy tariff.

Predictable Energy Costs: Take control of your vehicle's energy expenses with stable home charging rates versus fluctuating public charging prices, giving you predictable and optimised energy costs.

Property Value Enhancement: As electric vehicles become mainstream, homes with pre-installed charging infrastructure command premium market value, transforming your charging infrastructure into a valuable home asset.

75% Government Grant Available: Many homeowners further enhance their savings through available government grants designed to reduce initial installation investments.

2. Seamless Solar Integration

Solar Surplus Charging: An EV charger integrated into your household solar system allows you to divert excess solar energy that would otherwise flow back to the grid into your electric car’s battery.

Home Energy Management: By using the smartphone app you can track how your electric car uses your electrical supply, monitor the cost per charge. Overnight your car and EV charger become an integral part of your energy management system, increasing the use of your solar energy and improving the economic efficiency of your solar system.

Solar Forecast Charging: Advanced systems analyse real-time weather data to optimise charging schedules around peak solar production.

3. Convenient, Lifestyle Integration

Overnight Convenient charging: Wake to a fully charged vehicle every morning, eliminating the need to search for a public charging point or fight for a workplace charging point during your daily journeys.

Seamless Home Energy System: Integrate your EV charger with solar panels and battery storage for a complete energy system and enhanced installation. The system learns and adapts to your unique driving patterns and energy needs, creating an increasingly personalised experience over time.

Closed Loop System: You have the ability to establish a truly closed loop system that minimises grid dependence while maximising self-consumption of your renewable energy.

Why Choose Forever Green for your EV Charger installation?

We consider ourselves consultants rather than sales people. We examine your energy use pattern to fully understand your energy needs. We then work with you to specify the right EV charging solution for your home, selecting components from trusted suppliers.

Review our 5 Step Process

The Importance of considered Electric Car Charging Design

Choosing and installing the right electric car charger is far more complex than many realise. Without proper design consideration, you may face costly incompatibilities, unnecessary expenses, and frustrating limitations that impact your charging experience.

At the heart of successful EV charging infrastructure lies a thoughtful, personalised approach. Good charge point design isn't simply about installing hardware—it's about creating a seamless energy solution tailored to your specific requirements. This means selecting the right EV charger with appropriate power capacity, optimal location, essential functionality, and suitable payment options.

The right expertise ensures you avoid common pitfalls like incompatible equipment, insufficient power supply, or missing features that would enhance your charging experience.

By partnering with energy experts who understand the complete Energy System you're investing in a future-proof solution that evolves with your needs—saving time, money, and frustration while maximising the benefits of electric vehicle ownership.

Selecting the right EV home charger

There are two types of home ev chargers suitable for modern electric cars; tethered cable or untethered. Our energy experts will assess your energy patterns and needs, your EV charger access points, the complete energy solution you are looking for before recommending the most suitable ev charger installation.

Tethered Chargers

Come with a power cable permanently attached to the unit. The charging cable has a Type 2 plug attached which has become the worldwide industry standard.

Untethered Chargers

Do not come with a cable attached to the unit. Meaning you will need to use a separate cable to charge.

It costs £4.50 to fully charge your electric car*, which will get you 155 miles!

*Based on a Nissan Leaf

Charging Modes Explained

The Smart chargers we recommend tend to have 3 charging modes – Eco+ (solar charging), Eco (standard 3.6kW slow charge) and Fast (7kw rapid, fast charge). You simply choose how to charge when you plug in.

Eco (Solar Charging)

Charge power is adjusted in response to changes in how you use electricity in the home, so that you get power where you need it and the charger doesn't affect your day-to-day-life. Charging continues until the vehicle is fully charged.

Eco+

This mode is similar to Eco, but charging will pause if there’s too much imported power from the grid. Charging continues when there’s surplus energy available e.g. from your solar battery.

Fast

The quickest way to charge your car. Using solar power and energy from the grid to charge your call at max power as fast as possible.

OLEV Approved

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Grants can significantly reduce your initial investment, making home charging more accessible. The EVHS (Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme) funds up to 75% towards the cost of installing your electric vehicle chargepoint.

For information on grant eligility contact our energy specialists

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Have questions about EV Charger Installations?

What are the financial benefits of electric cars?

What is the OLEV Grant?

This is a government grant for electric cars provided by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV). The OLEV Grant also known as Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) provides £350 off the cost of purchasing & installing a home charging point.

Available for most electric cars and plug-in hybrid cars. You can claim one charging per eligible vehicle and up to two charging points per household.

To qualify for the OLEV Grant, you need to:

Have purchased an eligible electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle from 1st April 2015 onwards.
You must have off-street parking.
You must use an OLEV-approved home charging point installer.

How much will electric car tax cost?

EVs are subject to road tax like petrol and diesel cars. Fully electric vehicles do pay some level of VED, the exact amount depends on when they were first registered.

How much road tax you'll pay as an EV driver will depend on when your car was first registered and it's list price (also sometimes called a P11D) was when it was new:

EVs registered on or after April 1, 2017, will pay the standard annual rate of VED, which is currently (April 2025) £195 per year.
Older electric vehicles registered between 1st March 2001 and 30th March 2017 will be subject to the reduced rate for older vehicles of £20 per year.
Newer EVs registered after 1st April 2025 will pay the standard annual rate, and if they cost over £40,000, an additional £425 “expensive car supplement” applies from years 2–6.

How do I get free electricity to charge my electric car?

How long does it take to charge an electric car?

Time to charge an electric car can take as little as 30 minutes or up to 12 hours. The time it takes to charge depends on the size of the battery and the speed of the charging point.

A typical electric car (Nissan LEAF 30kWh) takes 4 hours to charge from empty with a 7kW home charging point.
3.7kW home charger provides about 15 miles per hour of charge.
7kW home charger provides about 30 miles per hour of charge.
A rapid charger at motorway service stations can charge your car to full in about 30 minutes and is ideal for long distance journeys.
Charging rates can differ based on the ambient temperature, the state of the battery (e.g. empty or half full) and the maximum charging rate of the vehicle.