Allied Electrical Services offer a wide range of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging solutions for commercial premises in Bristol.
Commercial EV ChargePoint installation can aid many companies to reach their goals for sustainability and growth. Whether you want to charge your fleet of electric vehicles, provide employees with workplace charger access, or give your customers an extra reason to visit your retail premises, a commercial EV charger installation can help support your business.
Allied Electrical Services are OZEV Approved Installers for electric vehicle charging points. Did you know that we can help you apply for a grant of up to £350 per charging point for up to a maximum of 40 charging units for your premises? Or up to £14,000 for you to install EV ChargePoint’s at your workplace under the Workplace Charging Scheme? Read on to find out more about the benefits of installing EV charge points at your commercial premises.
EV Charging Points in Commercial Car Parks
Destination charging is the term applied to those seeking to combine charging their EV with a trip to the supermarket, retail centre, or leisure facility. Currently around 10 % of EV charging takes place at these locations and it is an area that is primed for growth. Installing EV charging points in your car park brings many potential benefits. The primary benefit is the increase to the duration your customer remains at your location. This is especially beneficial to businesses in the hospitality, retail and leisure industries. Installing EV ChargePoint’s at your Bristol premises allows you to add value to your customer experience whilst increasing their exposure and engagement with your paid for services.
New customers can also be reached through an EV charging service. Your car park EV charge point will be suggested as an option when a customer is searching for local EV charging locations. Increasing your offering will increase your exposure. Your reputation will also receive a boost thanks to your sound environmental choices. Installing commercial EV ChargePoint’s demonstrates an awareness of environmental issues including improving your local air quality.
EV Charging in the Workplace
Installing electric vehicle charging points at your workplace makes life easier for your employees, and for you. Less time will be spent seeking out where to charge, which is particularly useful for those with a commercial fleet who wish to minimise downtime. Providing essential EV charging for your employees also demonstrates a responsive and committed employer who values their employees. Lastly, installing EV charge points at your Bristol premises demonstrates your commitment to environmental issues. This is a clear and visible message about your position with respect to reducing your environmental impact.
Commercial EV Charging Points
There are three types of EV charging points available.
- Slow Charge – These take roughly 8 hours for a full charge and are generally 3kW. These are best suited to homes or workplace car parks.
- Fast Charge – Available as either 7kw or 22kw these typically take 3-4 hours to charge. These would be recommended for car parks, supermarkets and leisure centres.
- Rapid Chargers – Typically 43kw these superchargers take an impressive 30 -60 minutes to fully charge an electric vehicle. Predominantly found at service stations.
As you can see, the fast charge option is the most common for use in a public car park or mid-length stay destination whilst slower chargers can be ideal for workplace charging. Allied Electrical Services Bristol experienced EV charging point installers can best advise you on which charger, or mix of chargers, would suit your needs.
If you are looking to:
- Increase visitor dwell time.
- Increase potential revenue.
- Enhance your green credentials.
- Increase your customer base.
- Take control of your charging costs.
Then installing a commercial EV ChargePoint in your car park is a fantastic option. Allied Electrical Services are based in Bristol and serve clients across the region. Our highly trained and fully qualified electricians are on hand to provide you with trustworthy advice and a professional installation service. If you would like to discuss your commercial EV charging point project, contact us today.
