A home EV charger is electrical work. When it is finished you should receive the proper electrical certificate for the work done, typically an installation certificate or a minor works certificate depending on the scope, plus building-regulations evidence where the job is notifiable. You should also get the charger warranty card, the network notification and any open-PEN or test results the designer relies on. An invoice alone does not prove the circuit.
Electrical certificates after an EV charger install
A full consumer unit change is not 'minor' in the everyday sense. Ask the installer which form they will issue before they start, and which competent-person scheme they belong to if they are self-certifying.
- Ask which certificate before work starts
- Test results should be completed
- Notifiable work needs a compliance route
- Keep the pack with the house documents
Check electrical certificates after an EV charger install before you accept a price
Check the address, the circuit description, the device ratings and the test results are filled in. Blank test sheets are not a certificate.
The price effect of electrical certificates after an EV charger install
Chasing paperwork later is harder than refusing the final payment until it arrives. The certificate is also what you show a buyer, an insurer or a grant auditor.
A miss that shows up later: electrical certificates after an EV charger install
The mistake is accepting a photo of a sticker inside the charger as the whole record, or letting a general builder sub-contract the electrics to someone you never hear from.
Write electrical certificates after an EV charger install into the quote
Write into the quote that final payment follows receipt of the certificate, the notification reference and a demonstrated charge.
Frequently asked questions
Is a minor works certificate enough?
It can be, for limited work. A board change or a new circuit arrangement may need a fuller installation certificate. Ask which one applies to your scope.
What if they leave without it?
Do not treat the job as finished. Competent installers issue the paperwork. Follow up in writing.
Does the charger maker issue it?
No. The installing business certifies the electrical work. The maker warranties the product.
Will a buyer ask?
Often yes, or their solicitor will. Missing papers slow a sale.
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How this guide was prepared
This guide was written by the Local EV Installers Editorial Team. We compare official guidance, legislation and established consumer information, separate general information from project-specific advice, and show publication dates and sources. We do not accept installer accreditation claims at face value.