Post box EV charger helps to preserve look of old farmhouse
A number of modifications were made to ensure that the installation wouldn’t harm the building.
An electric vehicle charger installation specialist devised an ingenious solution for preserving the look of an old farmhouse while wiring in an EV charge point.
Neil McGavock, from Powered EVNI, a specialist company covering areas across Northern Ireland, was contacted by a customer who wanted an electric vehicle charge point installed in their older property. They also had an idea to position the charger inside a traditional red postbox to help preserve the look of the old farmhouse.
McGavock told the PA news agency: “He [the homeowner] lives in an old farmhouse and was looking for something a little different that wouldn’t look out of place on his property.”
After several discussions it was the Ohme ePod charger that proved to be the best fit and, with some extra modifications – including additional metal rods that helped to strengthen the postbox’s connection to the old house’s wall – the charge point was successfully installed behind the traditional red of the post box.
Most importantly, the key-operated door on the front of the post box can still be used, allowing the owner to ‘lock’ the charger away and keep it hidden when not in use.
McGavock added: “It turned out great and he [the customer] was very pleased with the result.”
The Ohme ePod usually has a power output of 7kW, which is enough to fully charge a typical EV overnight. However, it also has a compact size overall which made it better suited for this particular installation.
