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Electric vehicles on Alderney
Practical support for EV drivers, from advice to installation.
About EVs on Alderney
A practical way to get around
Electric vehicles offer a simple and practical way to travel around the island. Charging at home or at work is convenient, and running costs are often lower than petrol or diesel.
As the electricity system evolves, the environmental benefit of EVs will continue to improve.
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What we can help with
Whether you're thinking about switching to an EV or already driving one, we can help with the practical side of charging and installation on the island.
Advice on using an EV on Alderney
EV charger installation
Basic support with charging equipment
Guidance on common issues
Costs and emissions
What to expect
EVs have no exhaust emissions on the island. The overall carbon impact depends on how electricity is generated, and this will improve over time as the system evolves.
EVs can be cheaper to run than petrol or diesel vehicles. AEL's own fuel and electricity cost comparisons indicate that EVs can offer meaningful annual fuel savings, before even taking lower maintenance requirements into account.
Looking after EVs
Maintenance & support
AEL recognises the need for local EV maintenance and diagnostics.
As EV ownership grows, reliable on-island support will become increasingly important.
We already have experience with EV diagnostics.
AEL is developing its workshop capability with the aim of offering more formal EV support services in future.
Local support will help build confidence in EV ownership.
Customers should not feel that choosing an EV means being left without advice, diagnostics or practical help on the island.
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Charging your car
Charging at home
AEL can advise customers on the practical steps involved in installing a domestic EV charger, including supply capacity, metering and network requirements.
What's possible at your property
Before installing a charger, our team can advise on service cable capacity, metering arrangements and whether any additional network work may be required.
Planning ahead
AEL is encouraging the use of home chargers with functionality that can support better network management and future pricing options as smart metering and renewable generation develop.
Choosing the right charger
For customers planning regular EV use, AEL can provide guidance on appropriate charger sizes and installation options.
Get in touch
Talk to us about electric vehicles
Have a question about switching to an EV, installing a charger, or getting support with existing charging equipment? Our team is here to help. Get in touch and we'll talk it through.
