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“The uptake in electricians completing their  and assist in EV drivers making the most of their energy tariffs dedicated to overnight    


SK: What do you think customers will be looking for in their EV chargers? BH: “Whilst having an app is a nice feature and a requirement for all EV chargers most users   in and go indoors!


   


  look too industrial and neutral on their home. “Simple nice to have features such as lights so you can see your charger in the dark and   especially in summer and is a premium extra to have on any charger if you already have 


AK:     


   protection and upgraded features to comply     


SK: What level of demand are we seeing for EV chargers/EV at the moment and how do you think this is set to change in the coming year? BH:  accompanying home charger so as the    continue throughout the year especially in rapid charging.


   


  


AK: tends to peak at couple times in the    


     


SK: How important is aesthetic going to be for customers when making purchasing decisions? BH:   cars the more design orientated the more expensive the charger. These days a good value car is still a good looking car and good  pleasing and compliment the look of your house.


      


AK: “Aesthetics is an individual thing and the importance of it is generally reliant on the   


60 JULY/AUGUST 2023 | ELECTRONICS FOR ENGINEERS the connectivity for example.


         


SK: What opportunities do you see for electricians expanding their repertoire with EV charger installs? Is it worth them training now? BH:      prices.    install a charger one day and solar panels or update a consumer unit the next.     “The demand for installers is there especially        


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