02/04/2025
The Importance of Regular EV Charger Maintenance for Commercial and Domestic Premises
With the rise in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, more businesses and homeowners are installing EV chargers to support employees, customers, fleet vehicles, and personal use. However, simply having an EV charging station isn’t enough – regular maintenance is essential to ensure efficiency, reliability, and safety. To ensure optimal performance, we recommend that EV chargers are testing at least once every 12 months. Here’s an explanation of all the benefits that come with regular servicing from a qualified electrician.
Why EV Charger Maintenance Matters
1. Ensure Reliability and Minimise Downtime
A faulty or unreliable charger can cause frustration for users and disrupt daily routines. Routine maintenance helps identify and resolve potential issues before they result in breakdowns, ensuring your chargers are always available when needed.
2. Maximise Efficiency and Performance
Over time, chargers can suffer from wear and tear, affecting their efficiency. Regular servicing helps maintain optimal performance, ensuring fast and efficient charging for all users, whether at home or in a commercial setting.
3. Enhance Safety and Compliance
EV chargers are electrical installations that must meet safety standards. Without proper maintenance, faults could pose a fire risk or electrical hazard. Keeping your chargers regularly inspected helps ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, protecting both businesses and households.
4. Protect Your Investment
Installing an EV charger is a significant investment for any business or homeowner. Regular maintenance extends the lifespan of your charger, reducing the need for costly replacements and repairs in the long run.
5. Improve User Experience
Customers, employees, visitors, and homeowners expect a seamless charging experience. If your charger frequently malfunctions, it can damage your business’s reputation or cause inconvenience at home. Routine maintenance ensures reliability and ease of use.
Learn more about Sygma’s EV charging services.
How Sygma Can Help
At Sygma Fire, Security & Electrical, we offer professional EV charger maintenance services to keep your charging infrastructure running smoothly. With over 20 years of experience, our skilled engineers provide comprehensive servicing, inspections, and repairs with minimal disruption to your business or home.
When you book an EV charger maintenance visit with Sygma, our qualified electricians will carry out a thorough inspection and servicing, including:
- Visual inspection – Checking for physical damage, loose cables, and signs of wear.
- Electrical testing – Ensuring all wiring, connections, and safety mechanisms are functioning correctly.
- Software updates – Installing the latest firmware to improve performance and security.
- Load testing – Verifying the charger operates at full capacity under load conditions.
- Inspection of connectors and cables – Looking for signs of overheating, wear, or corrosion.
- Cleaning of components – Removing dirt, debris, and moisture that could impact functionality.
- Checking communication systems – Ensuring network connectivity for smart chargers and reporting features.
- Confirming compliance – Making sure the charger meets all relevant safety and electrical regulations.
- Providing a maintenance report – Detailing any repairs, updates, or further recommendations.