07. Installation: When Is It “Simple,” When Is It “Complex”?

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When is the installation considered simple?

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A detached house, one wall charger, short cabling, sufficient existing capacity: after an on-site survey, the installer designs the dedicated circuit (cable, breaker, RCD, grounding, surge protection) and carries out the installation. The paperwork is typically simple.

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When is the installation considered complex?

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An apartment building, several chargers in one place, a long cable run, a power upgrade, automatic load balancing, sub-meters, access management, solar integration. In these cases, an electrical designer prepares detailed technical documentation and sizing (protection selectivity, fire safety, operation).

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Is a network upgrade needed?

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If you're switching to three-phase (e.g. 11 kW), or the main breaker's amperage is too low, probably yes. The installer handles the application and sizing.

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How long does the installation take?

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A few hours in a simple case. For a more complex project (upgrade/permitting), days to weeks.

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