GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Below is a list of some of the terminology we have used on this website along with a short explanation on each term.

DNO (Distribution network operator) - is the company that owns and operates the power lines and infrastructure that connect our network to your property.

Earth Rod – Earth Rods are a type of Earth Electrode. An Earth Electrode is a conducting element buried or driven directly in to the ground, facilitating the flow of fault currents towards the ground via a cable from the Car Charger.

EVCC - The Electric Vehicle Consumer Code for Home Charge points (referred to as “EVCC” and “the Code”), sets the standards consumers can expect when purchasing an Electric Vehicle (EV) charge point from a member of the Code. www.electric-vehicle.org.uk

EV – Electric vehicle

EV Charger – A designated electric vehicle charging point/ outlet

NICEIC – (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting) The National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC) is one of several organisations which regulates the training and work of electrical enterprises in the UK. The NICEIC is one of several providers given Government approval to offer Competent Person Schemes to oversee electrical work within the electrical industry.

NICEIC approved Contractors are assessed on a regular basis to ensure that they are competent and capable of meeting the relevant technical and safety standards, codes of practice and rules of the Schemes they are registered to. www.niceic.com/find-a-contractor/why-choose-us

OZEV – Office of Zero Emission Vehicles

Single Phase – is usually 230 volts found in domestic homes / dwellings and smaller businesses and places of work.

SMART Charger – An electric car charging point/outlet that includes Wi-Fi or SIM card technology that will allow communication from the charging point to a remote PC, laptop or app on a phone or tablet.

Three Phase – this is usually a 400 volt supply found in larger properties and office/ places of work where a larger demand of power is needed.

Type 1 - A five pin plug that also features a clip, this connector is common in the US and is typically found on EVs manufactured by Asian and US brands (e.g. Nissan, Mitsubishi and GM/Vauxhall/Opel). However its prominence is fading as Nissan have moved to Type 2.

Type 2 - A seven pin plug with one flat edge, this connector was originally favoured by European brands e.g. BMW, VW group, but is now becoming the most popular on all cars. Can carry three-phase power and locks into the socket of a charging point.