Electric cars have evolved in leaps and bounds since the early days of their development. From the humble Nissan LEAF, arguably the first mass-market electric car, to the present day, drivers now have an almost overwhelming number of options when it comes to choosing the electric vehicle for their needs.

But the ways to charge them have also continued to evolve, with charging at home widely regarded as the best way to keep an EV charged. That means drivers are constantly on the lookout for a reputable and trusted brand that offers a reliable, convenient, and easy-to-use charging system.

That’s why we couldn’t be prouder to receive a Best of British Business Award by The Independent and Business Reporter. Over a quarter of a million drivers trust us to power their EV lifestyle, and it’s products like our Solo 3S charger that continue to shape the future of home charging.

This award is testament to our commitment of driving forward the EV industry and demonstrating innovation and excellence in everything we’ve done over the last 15 years for our customers.

Why are so many drivers switching to EVs?

Since the beginning of the modern electric car industry, we knew there were many compelling reasons as to why drivers would ditch fossil fuels in favour of electric cars:

1. They’re more convenient to ‘fuel’

Unlike petrol and diesel cars, EVs can be topped up at home overnight, making them significantly more convenient. With a dedicated home charging system, people no longer need to drive somewhere to refill (spending fuel in the process); instead, their car can charge overnight whilst it’s parked, meaning they’ll always wake up to a fully charged car every morning – something non-EV drivers can only dream of!

Plus, charging is so much simpler than fuelling a petrol or diesel car. Instead of having to drive to a petrol station and hold the pump whilst it fuels the car, EV charging is simply a matter of plugging the car in. After that, you can walk away and go do something more productive like shop, work, or sleep – none of which you can do at the same time as fuelling a petrol or diesel car.

2. They’re cheaper to run

One of the huge and underrated benefits of EVs is their drive trains. Being so much simpler than cars with internal combustion engines, they require less maintenance as there are fewer moving parts that wear down and need replacing. This in turn makes their maintenance costs much cheaper.

The other benefit to driving an EV is you can take advantage of dual-rate energy tariffs, especially ones designed for electric car drivers. These typically offer a cheaper electricity rate overnight because that’s when demand is lowest. So by plugging in and charging overnight, EV drivers can make their charging even cheaper!

EV charging can be made even cheaper by getting a home charging system that offers solar integration, like our award-winning Solo 3S. In Solar Mode, drivers can use the excess energy generated by their home’s solar panels to charge their electric cars, reducing their charging costs and benefitting from zero-carbon energy in the process.

Why Pod Point is a Best of British Business Award winner

Pod Point has been designing and installing smart home EV charging systems since 2009. Over the last 15 years, we’ve worked tirelessly to refine and improve our products and services, because we know that drivers will be comfortable making the switch, provided they have access to reliable, convenient, and easy charging at home.

We’re dedicated to pioneering new smart charging technology that evolves with the needs of the customers and new home energy systems, and continuing to be a major influence in, and pushing the boundaries of, the UK’s EV charging industry.

As a leading EV charging provider, we’re using our many years of experience to make home charging easier and more affordable than ever. It’s why we’re able to offer an outstanding customer experience, from our expert installation service through to our intuitive app and comprehensive five-year warranty as standard. It’s why over a quarter of a million drivers already trust us to power their EV lifestyle, whether they’re taking their electric car on a road trip or doing the daily school run.

And it’s because of our commitment to making living with an EV easy and affordable that we’re proud to have been recognised with this Best of British Business Award, demonstrating our legacy as one of the UK’s leading home charging providers.

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