Terms and conditions

Discounted home charger

Get an Evec (untethered) home charging unit with standard installation worth £929 for only £529 on used or pre-registered fully electric vehicles purchased between 1st April 2024 and 30th April 2024.

General terms and conditions

Home charger supplied and installed by Bumblebee EV. Bumblebee EV is a subsidiary of Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited. Customer data will be passed to Bumblebee EV to enable it to fulfil its contractual obligations of providing a home charger and for the purposes of installation.

The home charger will be installed following delivery of the vehicle and can only be installed at the customer's registered business or residential address, in mainland UK, stated in the order form. Must be installed within 28 days of vehicle delivery.

Warranty and installation subject to Bumblebee EV terms and conditions, outlined below.

No cash alternative available.

Offer excludes new vehicles, new vans, Diesel/Electric hybrid vehicles, Diesel/Plugin Electric Hybrid vehicles, Electric Diesel vehicles, Hybrid Electric vehicles, Petrol/Electric vehicles, Petrol/Electric Hybrid vehicles and/or Petrol/plugin Electric Hybrid vehicles, and all internal combustion engine vehicles.

Bumblebee EV terms and conditions

Installation

Our terms and conditions cover what is included in your standard installation and what happens if we need to quote for extra works. Sometimes issues arise on the day that could mean your installation cannot be completed on the first visit, but with a complete picture of the situation, these can often be resolved in advance. So, for the best experience, if you think there's any reason why we might not be able to complete your install on the day, please let Bumblebee EV know.

What's included

Bumblebee EV's standard installation package for an electric vehicle home charge point covers the majority of homes in the UK and includes the following:

  • Fitting of a charge point on a brick or plaster wall, or to another suitable permanent structure.
  • The EV Charge point must be fixed to the main property and able to utilise the property's earthing arrangement, (property's earthing arrangement must meet current regulations - we are required to check this by law).
  • Up to 10 metres of cable, run and neatly clipped to the wall between the electricity distribution board/consumer unit and the home charge point.
  • Surface mounting of cable - i.e. no conduit or chasing.
  • C Type MCBO way on the consumer unit for connection of the charge point.
  • Routing of the cable through a drilled hole in a wall up to 500mm (20 inches) thick, if this is needed.
  • The fitting and testing of electrical connections and protections required for the charge point.
  • No groundworks.
  • The homeowner or business/building owner must comply with all current OZEV Domestic Scheme terms and conditions.
Some Conditions and Limitations that you need to know:
  • The home charge point must be located in your designated off-street parking area and be fixed at a height where it can't be hit by a vehicle.
  • We can't fix the cable higher than 1.8 metres (6 feet) above the ground. If fixing higher than this is unavoidable then the installation may need to be paused - in that case, we will quote for any extra work needed.
  • We can't, as part of the standard package, trench the cable underground or suspend it above ground - if something like this is required, please talk to us so that we can give you a quote in advance. If we find out on the day that we have to cross a garden or a pathway we may need to pause the job and quote for the extra work needed to trench the cable.
  • When you are using your charger the EV charging lead must remain on your property and must not create a trip hazard for you or anyone else.
  • We can't run the cable under floorboards or through ducting/ceiling voids/wall voids without a drawcord (to pull the cable through), or if the floorboards have not been lifted. We can't take responsibility for reinstating flooring or other building materials after the cable has been laid.
  • Our experts are not able to work in crawl spaces, on roofs or in lofts if it is deemed unsafe by them.
  • Our experts are not able to work in extreme weather (i.e. flooding or intense rain). If it is not safe to carry on, our expert will do as much as they can, and we will return at a later date.
  • If you have purchased a freestanding mount for the charge point to be fixed on, please be aware that there may be an additional cost for installing this.
Potential additional chargeable items (domestic and commercial).
  • Domestic cable runs exceeding 10 metres. At £10 per meter.
  • Potential additional chargeable items (domestic and commercial).
  • A mini consumer unit c/w overload and fault current protection is required, as there is not enough space on the existing board. At £65.
  • Mains protective bonding at £150.
  • Any additional mechanical protection required for the cabling, single-phase £20 per meter, three-phase 22kw £40, three-phase 40kw + £60 per meter.
  • Any trunking, conduit, etc (not required under regulations); at £5 per meter.
  • Any cable chasing/plastering requested by the homeowner; at £50 per meter.
  • Any groundworks requested by the homeowner; at £30 per meter.
  • The necessity to introduce an alternative earthing system, i.e. an electrode/inspection chamber; if PMS add separate earthing £150.
  • Any additional or unusual works requested by the homeowner for the installation to take place, i.e. gas and water pipe bonding, equipment clearing, plumbing work etc. POA.
  • Ground Mount of the home charge/work charge point; POA.
  • RCD protected way on consumer unit at £38.99
What happens if your existing wiring isn't up to scratch?

Bumblebee EV follow standard regulations and guidelines on electric vehicle installations.

If we can't install in line with these rules, then your installation will be paused, and we will quote for the work needed to meet the required standards.

If the existing electrical arrangements at the property are not in line with these rules or there is something else that makes it unsafe for us to install, then we will quote for the work needed to meet the required standards.

What happens if your electrical supply is inadequate?

We can only complete the job if the electrical capacity (i.e. main fuse) can support the additional electrical demands of the charge point. If the capacity is not enough, we might be able to de-rate the unit, or we may have to pause the job until your main fuse is upgraded by your electricity supplier.

Timing

We allocate two hours for standard installations. If we can't complete on the day because of supply related problems or unexpected extra works then we will reschedule an installation date once the additional works are complete or our quotation for the work has been accepted.

Additional Works

If required, your installation project manager or Bumblebee EV Expert will detail required works and provide a no-obligation quotation for these services. Quotations are valid for a period of 90 days once issued.

If it is determined that installation cannot be completed on the day, Bumblebee EV will quote for additional works, and new installation date will be given once payment has been made. Please allow up to 10 working days for a new installation date.

If your Bumblebee EV Expert suspects that the installation will not comply with the OZEV grant requirements your installation will be paused. A summary of OZEV Terms & Conditions can be found via this link on the Bumble Bee EV website here. Should you disagree with that assessment, you will be given an opportunity to contest this by providing Bumblebee EV with information to state your case to the government, which we can then pass on to the DVLA/OZEV for pre-approval.

Should Bumblebee EV receive approval to proceed, a new installation date will be given, please allow up to 10 working days for a new installation date.

The owner/customer or a responsible adult of the age of 18 years or over needs to be present on-site for the ensure duration of the install.

Warranty

Most of Bumblebee EV home charge points are covered by a comprehensive 36-month warranty. Any hardware failure should be promptly reported to us. Please quote the serial number, the date of installation and a brief description of the fault. The Bumblebee EV technical team will carry out an assessment and will contact you to get further details and if necessary, arrange a service visit. The warranty will be void if the Bumblebee EV unit is opened, modified, tampered with or repair is attempted by anyone other than a Bumblebee EV appointed electrician.

Limitation of liability

In no event will Bumblebee EV accept any liability for any loss, costs or damage consequential to the use and/or misuse of our hardware products except where this is caused by our negligence.

BMW complimentary home charger

The offer

*Orders created between 15 January and 30 June 2024 on new BMW electric models are eligible for a complimentary EVEC (tethered) home charger unit and free installation worth up to £980. Vehicles must be registered and delivered by 30 June 2024. This offer excludes any factory-ordered vehicles.

The home charger will be supplied and installed by Bumblebee EV Limited. Bumblebee EV is a subsidiary of Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited. Your data will be passed to Bumblebee EV in order to provide and install the free home charger.

The home charger will be installed, subject to available installation dates, following delivery of the vehicle and can only be installed at the named customer’s home address as shown on the vehicle order form. Installation must take place by 31 July 2024.

Installation is subject to Bumblebee EV terms and conditions, outlined below.

No cash alternative is available, and the offer is non-transferrable.

Bumblebee EV terms and conditions

Installation

Our terms and conditions cover what is included free in your standard installation and what happens if we need to quote for extra works. Sometimes issues arise on the day that could mean your installation cannot be completed on the first visit, but with a complete picture of the situation, these can often be resolved in advance. So, for the best experience, if you think there's any reason why we might not be able to complete your install on the day, please let Bumblebee EV know.

What's included

Bumblebee EV's standard installation package for an electric vehicle home charge point covers the majority of homes in the UK and includes the following:

  • Fitting of a charge point on a brick or plaster wall, or to another suitable permanent structure.
  • The EV charge point must be fixed to the main property and able to utilise the property's earthing arrangement (property's earthing arrangement must meet current regulations - we are required to check this by law).
  • Up to ten metres of cable, run and neatly clipped to the wall between the electricity distribution board/consumer unit and the home charge point.
  • Surface mounting of cable - i.e. no conduit or chasing.
  • C Type MCBO way on the consumer unit for connection of the charge point.
  • Routing of the cable through a drilled hole in a wall up to 500mm (20 inches) thick, if this is needed.
  • The fitting and testing of electrical connections and protections required for the charge point.
  • No groundworks.
  • The homeowner must comply with all current OZEV Domestic Scheme terms and conditions.
Some Conditions and Limitations that you need to know:
  • The home charge point must be located in your designated off-street parking area and be fixed at a height where it can't be hit by a vehicle.
  • We can't fix the cable higher than 1.8 metres (6 feet) above the ground. If fixing higher than this is unavoidable then the installation may need to be paused - in that case, we will quote for any extra work needed.
  • We can't, as part of the standard package, trench the cable underground or suspend it above ground - if something like this is required, please talk to us so that we can give you a quote in advance. If we find out on the day that we have to cross a garden or a pathway we may need to pause the job and quote for the extra work needed to trench the cable.
  • When you are using your charger, the EV charging lead must remain on your property and must not create a trip hazard for you or anyone else.
  • We can't run the cable under floorboards or through ducting/ceiling voids/wall voids without a drawcord (to pull the cable through), or if the floorboards have not been lifted. We can't take responsibility for reinstating flooring or other building materials after the cable has been laid.
  • Our experts are not able to work in crawl spaces, on roofs or in lofts if it is deemed unsafe by them.
  • Our experts are not able to work in extreme weather (i.e. flooding or intense rain). If it is not safe to carry on, our expert will do as much as they can, and we will return at a later date.
  • If you have purchased a freestanding mount for the charge point to be fixed on, please be aware that there may be an additional cost for installing this.
Potential additional chargeable items (domestic and commercial).
  • Domestic cable runs exceeding 10 metres. At £10 per meter.
  • Potential additional chargeable items (domestic and commercial).
  • A mini consumer unit c/w overload and fault current protection is required, as there is not enough space on the existing board. At £65.
  • Mains protective bonding at £150.
  • Any additional mechanical protection required for the cabling, single-phase £20 per meter, three-phase 22kw £40, three-phase 40kw + £60 per meter.
  • Any trunking, conduit, etc (not required under regulations); at £5 per meter.
  • Any cable chasing/plastering requested by the homeowner; at £50 per meter.
  • Any groundworks requested by the homeowner; at £30 per meter.
  • The necessity to introduce an alternative earthing system, i.e. an electrode/inspection chamber; if PMS add separate earthing £150.
  • Any additional or unusual works requested by the homeowner for the installation to take place, i.e. gas and water pipe bonding, equipment clearing, plumbing work etc. POA.
  • Ground Mount of the home charge/work charge point; POA.
  • RCD protected way on consumer unit at £38.99
What happens if your existing wiring isn't up to scratch?

Bumblebee EV follow standard regulations and guidelines on electric vehicle installations.

If we can't install in line with these rules, then your installation will be paused, and we will quote for the work needed to meet the required standards.

If the existing electrical arrangements at the property are not in line with these rules or there is something else that makes it unsafe for us to install, then we will quote for the work needed to meet the required standards.

What happens if your electrical supply is inadequate?

We can only complete the job if the electrical capacity (i.e. main fuse) can support the additional electrical demands of the charge point. If the capacity is not enough, we might be able to de-rate the unit, or we may have to pause the job until your main fuse is upgraded by your electricity supplier.

Timing

We allocate two hours for standard installations. If we can't complete on the day because of supply related problems or unexpected extra works then we will reschedule an installation date once the additional works are complete or our quotation for the work has been accepted.

Additional Works

If required, your installation project manager or Bumblebee EV Expert will detail required works and provide a no-obligation quotation for these services. Quotations are valid for a period of 90 days once issued.

If it is determined that installation cannot be completed on the day, Bumblebee EV will quote for additional works, and new installation date will be given once payment has been made. Please allow up to 10 working days for a new installation date.

If your Bumblebee EV Expert suspects that the installation will not comply with the OZEV grant requirements your installation will be paused.A summary of OZEV Terms & Conditions can be found via this link on the Bumble Bee EV website here. Should you disagree with that assessment, you will be given an opportunity to contest this by providing Bumblebee EV with information to state your case to the government, which we can then pass on to the DVLA/OZEV for pre-approval.

Should Bumblebee EV receive approval to proceed, a new installation date will be given, please allow up to 10 working days for a new installation date.

The owner/customer or a responsible adult of the age of 18 years or over needs to be present on-site for the ensure duration of the install.

Warranty

Most of Bumblebee EV home charge points are covered by a comprehensive 36-month warranty. Any hardware failure should be promptly reported to us. Please quote the serial number, the date of installation and a brief description of the fault. The Bumblebee EV technical team will carry out an assessment and will contact you to get further details and if necessary, arrange a service visit. The warranty will be void if the Bumblebee EV unit is opened, modified, tampered with or repair is attempted by anyone other than a Bumblebee EV appointed electrician.

Limitation of liability

In no event will Bumblebee EV accept any liability for any loss, costs or damage consequential to the use and/or misuse of our hardware products except where this is caused by our negligence.

Škoda free charger

The offer

Customers who order a new Škoda Enyaq or Enyaq Coupé between 3rd April 2024 and 1st July 2024 and take delivery by 31st December 2024 can claim either a free Ohme home charger and standard installation or a Škoda Powerpass charging voucher code with £500 credit.

Offer open to private retail customers, 18+ who reside in the UK and who order a new Škoda Enyaq model (Enyaq or Enyaq Coupe) directly from Škoda UK, a trading division of Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Limited between 1st February 2024 and 2nd April 2024 (inclusive).

Eligible customers can receive either: a 7kW Ohme Home Pro home EV charger (5m tethered) with standard installation; a 7kW Ohme ePod home EV charger (untethered) with standard installation; or a Škoda Powerpass charging voucher code with £500 credit (app download, account creation, subscription, tariff selection & payment details required to activate the credit, credit valid for 3 years & cannot be extended).

The incentives are subject to the terms and conditions set out below. A customer is entitled to receive one incentive only, and is not entitled to receive all three incentives and/or any combination of them, or both home EV chargers.

To receive the Ohme home EV charger, you must be (a) a homeowner or (b) a renter with the landlord's permission, and in each case have off-street parking at the property. You must be a full time resident at the address where the home EV charger is installed.

The offer is not available retrospectively and is subject to availability and may be varied or withdrawn at any time.

Ohme home EV charger

If you elect to receive a 7kW Ohme Home Pro home EV charger (5m tethered cable) with standard installation or a 7kW Ohme ePod home EV charger (untethered) with standard installation, your personal data, including your name, postal address, email and telephone contact details, and including the make, model, vehicle identification number (VIN), order number and delivery date of the vehicle being supplied to you, will be shared with Ohme Operations UK Ltd (“Ohme UK”) to process this offer.

In addition, that personal data, together with installation details and status of the selected Ohme home EV charger and any related information concerning your eligibility to receive this offer, will be shared between Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Limited trading as Škoda UK, Ohme UK and/or Škoda retailer (as applicable) in connection with the validation by Škoda UK of your eligibility to receive this offer.

For further details of how and why your personal data is processed, please refer to the Škoda UK Privacy Notice, at https://www.Škoda.co.uk/discover/privacy-statement. Please also refer to the privacy policy of Ohme UK at https://www.ohme-ev.com/privacy-policy for details of the processing undertaken by Ohme UK.

The home EV charger is only available to customers who do not select the Škoda Powerpass charging voucher code credit incentive. Ohme's standard terms and conditions of sale shall apply in relation to all home EV charger(s) supplied under this offer. App download and compatible equipment required. Not for commercial use. Please visit Terms and Conditions UK (ohme-ev.com) for further information.

installation must take place within a month prior to the vehicle delivery or up to 3 months after vehicle delivery (the "Installation Period"). The home EV charger included in the offer is either a 7kW Ohme Home Pro (5m tethered cable) with standard installation only or 7kW Ohme ePod (untethered) with standard installation only. The availability of standard installation depends on various factors including the age and condition of the existing wiring at the property and the location of the nearest electricity point/meter. To find out whether you are likely to qualify for standard installation, please visit https://ohme-ev.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Ohme-Standard-Installation-UK.pdf. Standard installation is subject to survey. You will have the option to choose between an untethered or 5m tethered cable unit;

Supply, installation and maintenance of the home EV charger will be subject to a separate contract between the customer and Ohme. Neither Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Limited trading as Škoda UK nor the Škoda retailer can accept any responsibility in connection with that contract and any customer queries or claims must be directed to Ohme. Customers will need to liaise directly with Ohme in connection with survey and installation. Any costs, for example, late cancellation fees, aborted visits, physical home surveys, additional accessories, home EV charger upgrades (including to upgrade from a 5m tethered cable to 8m tethered cable), non-standard installation, installation outside the Installation Period, or additional installation works must be paid for by the customer.

If the customer rents their property, then they are responsible for obtaining the landlord's permission for the installation. All other permissions and consents are also the responsibility of the customer. e home EV charger is only available for installation at a residential address owned by the Škoda UK customer (or rented by the Škoda UK customer, with the landlord’s permission) with off-street parking and electrical capacity sufficient to support the home EV charger (unless otherwise agreed specifically with Škoda UK and Ohme).

Home EV chargers are non-transferable and non-refundable and there is no cash or other alternative available under this offer. However, Škoda UK reserves the right to include a different home EV charger and installation, of equivalent or greater value, within the offer. If a qualifying vehicle order is cancelled after installation, then the customer will be liable to pay Ohme the fees paid by Škoda UK and/or the Škoda retailer in connection with the home EV charger and standard installation. If the customer cancels the qualifying purchase before the installation has taken place then they will no longer be entitled to a home EV charger with standard installation through this offer. This does not affect customers' statutory rights.

For customers who are eligible for the Government electric vehicle (EV) charge point grant (worth up to £350 – only available to homeowners who live in flats and consumers in rental accommodation), Škoda UK will fund the remaining cost of the home charger with standard installation after the OZEV grant has been applied where the customer is eligible for the offer and in compliance with these terms and conditions. Ohme will identify customers who are eligible for the grant and will support them through the grant application process. for most customers, who are not eligible for the EV charge point grant, Škoda UK will fund the whole amount payable for the home charger to the value of this offer; and subject to availability. Škoda UK reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time. UK sales only (excludes Channel Islands and Isle of Man).

Škoda Powerpass Charging Voucher Code

The following terms apply to the Škoda Powerpass charging voucher code incentive:

  • The Škoda Powerpass charging voucher code incentive is only available to customers who do not select the Ohme Home EV charger incentive.
  • The Škoda Powerpass charging voucher code can only be used if a customer has downloaded the MyŠkoda App, created a Škoda ID, and chosen one of the three tariffs: Charge Free (£0 per month), Simply Charge (£4.99 per month) or Charge Faster (£13.99 per month). A device running iOS 15.0 or Android 8.0 or newer is required to download the MyŠkoda app.
  • The Škoda Powerpass charging voucher code may be redeemed on the customer's MyŠkoda App account to the value of £500.
  • The customer must have a Škoda ID provided to them by Škoda Auto a.s. The registration for and use of Škoda ID is subject to terms and conditions: https://Škodaid.vwgroup.io/terms-and-conditions;
  • The customer must have or create a Škoda Powerpass 'Charging Service' account on the MyŠkoda app!), (the "App"). The registration for and use of the App is subject to terms and conditions: https://skodaid.vwgroup.io/terms-and-conditions
  • The Škoda Powerpass 'Charging Service' only covers (and can only be used at) the charging stations displayed in the App. For full functionality, the customer must activate the GPS function when using the App.
  • Compatible smartphone with mobile data connection may be required for charging. The terms and conditions agreed between the customer and the customer's telecommunications provider will apply to the use of the phone / mobile data connection (charges may apply).
  • Customer must request the voucher code from the Customer Service Centre within three months of vehicle handover.
  • The Škoda Powerpass charging voucher credit will be valid for at least three (3) years from the date of receipt by the customer (regardless of when the customer activates them in the Škoda Powerpass charging account). The expiration date will be confirmed to the customer by the Customer Service Centre. Once expired, the Škoda Powerpass charging voucher code will be invalid and cannot be extended. All unused credit will be lost on expiry of the card.
  • The Škoda Powerpass charging voucher code is not replaceable if lost or stolen and no refund will be given for any unused credit.
  • to activate the Škoda Powerpass charging voucher code, the customer must download the App, subscribe to Škoda Powerpass charging (the customer must have a valid email address and access to the associated email address), enter the VIN and select a tariff which will require payment details, then enter the voucher code. To be able to download the App, the customer will need to have iOS 15.0 or newer or Android 8.0 or newer. The voucher code must be entered in the App before the charging session starts so that the voucher code amount can be applied to that session.
  • The voucher code can only be stored in one user account. Once it is stored in a user account, this cannot be undone.
  • Any outstanding balance will be lost if the customer closes the account after activating the Škoda Powerpass charging voucher code.
  • The credit will be associated to the Customer's account but can be used to cover the cost of charging sessions for other vehicles. The customer may be required to log in at some chargers to use the voucher code.
  • As above, the customer must select a tariff (a "Plan") (which will require the customer to save a valid payment method, which must be validated) before activating the Škoda Powerpass charging voucher code. A payment may be required for the purpose of sign-up/activation. Each customer will have the option to sign up to one of the following Plans: Charge Free, Simply Charge or Charge Faster. The Plans have different subscription cost and kWh rates for AC / DC & Ionity. For more details on Plans and associated fees please see Škoda Powerpass iV Card | Škoda UK (skoda.co.uk). The voucher code credit cannot be used towards the cost of the monthly Plan. The credit can only be used to cover the cost of charging and can be used for any Plan selected. The credit remains valid even if the customer switches to another Plan.
  • The customer will be liable for any costs over/above the amount of the credit voucher code.
  • The Škoda Powerpass charging voucher code is non-transferable and non-refundable and there is no cash or other alternative available under this offer. The Škoda Powerpass charging voucher code credit cannot be withdrawn and the customer cannot recover any of the credit as cash. The Škoda Powerpass charging voucher code cannot be redeemed for or used towards the purchase of additional voucher codes.
  • If a qualifying vehicle purchase is cancelled after the voucher code is activated and used, then the customer will be liable to repay to Škoda UK an amount equal to the amount of credit used by the customer. If a qualifying vehicle purchase is cancelled prior to activation, then the voucher code and any credit will be forfeited. This does not affect customer’s statutory rights; and the 'Škoda Powerpass charging' offer is provided by Volkswagen Group Charging GmbH (Elli). The 'Elli Multi-Purpose Voucher' general terms and conditions apply: https://app.elli.eco/vouchers/terms/gb.

MINI discounted home charger

Get an Evec (untethered) home charging unit with standard installation worth £929 for only £529 on a brand-new electric MINI purchased between 1st April 2024 and 30th April 2024.

General terms and conditions

Home charger supplied and installed by Bumblebee EV. Bumblebee EV is a subsidiary of Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited. Customer data will be passed to Bumblebee EV to enable it to fulfil its contractual obligations of providing a home charger and for the purposes of installation.

The home charger will be installed following delivery of the vehicle and can only be installed at the customer's registered business or residential address, in mainland UK, stated in the order form. Must be installed within 28 days of vehicle delivery.

Warranty and installation subject to Bumblebee EV terms and conditions, outlined below.

No cash alternative available.

Offer excludes Diesel/Electric hybrid vehicles, Diesel/Plugin Electric Hybrid vehicles, Electric Diesel vehicles, Hybrid Electric vehicles, Petrol/Electric vehicles, Petrol/Electric Hybrid vehicles and/or Petrol/plugin Electric Hybrid vehicles, and all internal combustion engine vehicles.

Bumblebee EV terms and conditions

Installation

Our terms and conditions cover what is included in your standard installation and what happens if we need to quote for extra works. Sometimes issues arise on the day that could mean your installation cannot be completed on the first visit, but with a complete picture of the situation, these can often be resolved in advance. So, for the best experience, if you think there's any reason why we might not be able to complete your install on the day, please let Bumblebee EV know.

What's included

Bumblebee EV's standard installation package for an electric vehicle home charge point covers the majority of homes in the UK and includes the following:

  • Fitting of a charge point on a brick or plaster wall, or to another suitable permanent structure.
  • The EV Charge point must be fixed to the main property and able to utilise the property's earthing arrangement, (property's earthing arrangement must meet current regulations - we are required to check this by law).
  • Up to 10 metres of cable, run and neatly clipped to the wall between the electricity distribution board/consumer unit and the home charge point.
  • Surface mounting of cable - i.e. no conduit or chasing.
  • C Type MCBO way on the consumer unit for connection of the charge point.
  • Routing of the cable through a drilled hole in a wall up to 500mm (20 inches) thick, if this is needed.
  • The fitting and testing of electrical connections and protections required for the charge point.
  • No groundworks.
  • The homeowner or business/building owner must comply with all current OZEV Domestic Scheme terms and conditions.
Some Conditions and Limitations that you need to know:
  • The home charge point must be located in your designated off-street parking area and be fixed at a height where it can't be hit by a vehicle.
  • We can't fix the cable higher than 1.8 metres (6 feet) above the ground. If fixing higher than this is unavoidable then the installation may need to be paused - in that case, we will quote for any extra work needed.
  • We can't, as part of the standard package, trench the cable underground or suspend it above ground - if something like this is required, please talk to us so that we can give you a quote in advance. If we find out on the day that we have to cross a garden or a pathway we may need to pause the job and quote for the extra work needed to trench the cable.
  • When you are using your charger the EV charging lead must remain on your property and must not create a trip hazard for you or anyone else.
  • We can't run the cable under floorboards or through ducting/ceiling voids/wall voids without a drawcord (to pull the cable through), or if the floorboards have not been lifted. We can't take responsibility for reinstating flooring or other building materials after the cable has been laid.
  • Our experts are not able to work in crawl spaces, on roofs or in lofts if it is deemed unsafe by them.
  • Our experts are not able to work in extreme weather (i.e. flooding or intense rain). If it is not safe to carry on, our expert will do as much as they can, and we will return at a later date.
  • If you have purchased a freestanding mount for the charge point to be fixed on, please be aware that there may be an additional cost for installing this.
Potential additional chargeable items (domestic and commercial).
  • Domestic cable runs exceeding 10 metres. At £10 per meter.
  • Potential additional chargeable items (domestic and commercial).
  • A mini consumer unit c/w overload and fault current protection is required, as there is not enough space on the existing board. At £65.
  • Mains protective bonding at £150.
  • Any additional mechanical protection required for the cabling, single-phase £20 per meter, three-phase 22kw £40, three-phase 40kw + £60 per meter.
  • Any trunking, conduit, etc (not required under regulations); at £5 per meter.
  • Any cable chasing/plastering requested by the homeowner; at £50 per meter.
  • Any groundworks requested by the homeowner; at £30 per meter.
  • The necessity to introduce an alternative earthing system, i.e. an electrode/inspection chamber; if PMS add separate earthing £150.
  • Any additional or unusual works requested by the homeowner for the installation to take place, i.e. gas and water pipe bonding, equipment clearing, plumbing work etc. POA.
  • Ground Mount of the home charge/work charge point; POA.
  • RCD protected way on consumer unit at £38.99
What happens if your existing wiring isn't up to scratch?

Bumblebee EV follow standard regulations and guidelines on electric vehicle installations.

If we can't install in line with these rules, then your installation will be paused, and we will quote for the work needed to meet the required standards.

If the existing electrical arrangements at the property are not in line with these rules or there is something else that makes it unsafe for us to install, then we will quote for the work needed to meet the required standards.

What happens if your electrical supply is inadequate?

We can only complete the job if the electrical capacity (i.e. main fuse) can support the additional electrical demands of the charge point. If the capacity is not enough, we might be able to de-rate the unit, or we may have to pause the job until your main fuse is upgraded by your electricity supplier.

Timing

We allocate two hours for standard installations. If we can't complete on the day because of supply related problems or unexpected extra works then we will reschedule an installation date once the additional works are complete or our quotation for the work has been accepted.

Additional Works

If required, your installation project manager or Bumblebee EV Expert will detail required works and provide a no-obligation quotation for these services. Quotations are valid for a period of 90 days once issued.

If it is determined that installation cannot be completed on the day, Bumblebee EV will quote for additional works, and new installation date will be given once payment has been made. Please allow up to 10 working days for a new installation date.

If your Bumblebee EV Expert suspects that the installation will not comply with the OZEV grant requirements your installation will be paused. A summary of OZEV Terms & Conditions can be found via this link on the Bumble Bee EV website here. Should you disagree with that assessment, you will be given an opportunity to contest this by providing Bumblebee EV with information to state your case to the government, which we can then pass on to the DVLA/OZEV for pre-approval.

Should Bumblebee EV receive approval to proceed, a new installation date will be given, please allow up to 10 working days for a new installation date.

The owner/customer or a responsible adult of the age of 18 years or over needs to be present on-site for the ensure duration of the install.

Warranty

Most of Bumblebee EV home charge points are covered by a comprehensive 36-month warranty. Any hardware failure should be promptly reported to us. Please quote the serial number, the date of installation and a brief description of the fault. The Bumblebee EV technical team will carry out an assessment and will contact you to get further details and if necessary, arrange a service visit. The warranty will be void if the Bumblebee EV unit is opened, modified, tampered with or repair is attempted by anyone other than a Bumblebee EV appointed electrician.

Limitation of liability

In no event will Bumblebee EV accept any liability for any loss, costs or damage consequential to the use and/or misuse of our hardware products except where this is caused by our negligence.

Equity terms

The figure provided is our estimate of the difference between the current trade in price for your car and the likely amount needed to settle your existing finance. It is provided as an indication only and is based on a number of assumptions regarding your vehicle and your current finance agreement. It may therefore be subject to change and is not guaranteed.

When estimating the value of your car, we have assumed that:

  • If you are an Arnold Clark app user, the current mileage that you have recorded in the Arnold Clark app is up-to-date and correct. For those not active on the Arnold Clark app, a vehicles estimated mileage is calculated from the last known mileage, this data comes from our Sales or Aftersales departments (This will be the last time AC seen the vehicle). An extra 1,000 miles are then added on for each month (from the last known mileage) to get an estimated mileage.
  • Your car is in a good condition for its age.
  • Your car has no damage, including to the interior.
  • Your car has no major mechanical faults.
  • Your vehicle has not at any time been subject to an insurance write off or used for private hire, driving tuition or as a police or emergency service vehicle.
  • You have two sets of keys.
  • You have the locking wheel nut (if applicable).
  • You have the car’s full service history and vehicle manuals.
  • Your car has not been modified out with the manufacturer’s specifications.
  • Your car has at least 30 days left on its MOT.

    • If any of these assumptions are incorrect then it is likely to change the value of your car.

    The value of your car will also change over time based on used car market movements. We use the CAP market guide as the underlying basis of the valuation.

    If you ask for quote on a new car, we will provide you with a more accurate valuation based on an appraisal of your current car.

    The settlement figure is our best estimate of the balance needed to repay your existing finance agreement to allow you to part exchange your car and is based on the information available to us. This may not reflect your actual payment history and is therefore subject to change. Your actual settlement figure will also change on a regular basis as you make payments and incur interest or other charges.