At Evlution our staff are trained and competent to work on most brands of charger, this not only helps validate any warranty you may have but ensures that your chargers are in the best most capable hands. Not only do we understand what needs to be done to stay legally compliant, validate your warranties and ensure smooth operation, we also understand your needs to comply with the charge point regulations 2023 if you are offering public charging. Whether its AC or DC charging we have your maintenance needs covered.
What Our Maintenance Service Covers
- Continuity Test
- Insulation test
- Operational Status Checks:
- Status when no vehicle connected (Check that no power is being delivered)
- Status when vehicle is connected but no power is being called for by the vehicle (Check that charger recognises vehicle is connected but no charge being requested by the vehicle – current available)
- Status when car is connected and requesting a charge (Checks Voltage and current)
- Fault test
- Earth Fault test (Check no power delivered in event of earth fault)
- Electrical Fault test (Check no power delivered in event of electrical fault)
- Loop Impedance test (verifies that sufficient fault current will flow through an electrical circuit to trip the protective device (fuse or circuit breaker) if a fault occurs, ensuring the circuit is disconnected quickly to prevent overheating and potential hazards like fire or shock (PSC, PFC, L-N, L-PE)
- RCD (Residual Current Device) Testing
- Type A RCD test
- Important: Access to both the distribution board and the charger’s internal RCDs might become necessary. Customers must provide keys and safe access. Access unavailability triggers standing charges of £45 per hour billed in ½-hour intervals. (RCD trip test (milliseconds to trip). Customers will be billed at the standing rate for any additional labour and parts when mechanical fixings of internal RCDs need repair due to corrosion or wear.
- Type B 6mA test
- Performed with the same access and charge conditions as the Type A test.
- Type A RCD test
DC Charger Maintenance and Testing
The Evlution team which is trained and competent possesses experience with numerous DC charger brands. Our trained staff use their charger expertise to protect warranty coverage while maintaining legal compliance with standards like the Charge Point Regulations 2023 for public charging. Our maintenance service covers all needs for both AC and DC charging stations.
Our services extend beyond typical maintenance to maintain your charging infrastructure in a safe, dependable and compliant condition.
DC Charger Testing Overview
Our DC charger maintenance program encompasses the same standard AC charger tests and performs DC-specific checks according to each manufacturer’s guidelines. Every piece of equipment receives complete tests that are customised to its specific requirements.
- Full set of tests in line with the specific manufactures guidance
- Test charge using an electric Vehicle
- Clean charger
- Inspect for damage
- Casing
- Slickers
- Socket/s
- Charging cables (where applicable)
- Bollards/impact protection/bump stops where applicable
- Bay marking (where applicable)
- EVSE Screen (where applicable)
Reporting and Remedial Support:
We deliver a comprehensive report of all test results and condition assessments after testing. Our report includes a quotation for remedial works when issues emerge that fall outside your warranty coverage.
Warranty Support:
We will help you process required claims or coordinate necessary works with your installation provider if your charger warranty is not held with Evlution.