Offering EV charging points could be an excellent initiative for your business. Whether you’re building a ‘green’ brand or recruiting top talent, EV charging in the workplace offers multiple benefits.
There’s no legal requirement to provide EV charging at work. However, workplace charging can potentially double EV range, providing an attractive perk for employees. For drivers without off-street parking, EV charging at work could be hugely beneficial.
Some workplaces offer free or low-priced charging for employees through standalone chargers or in partnership to mitigate the cost.
Find out more about workplace EV charger installation.
On the market, there are many different types of EV chargers to be aware of. Knowing their features can help you choose the best EV charger type for your needs:
Slow (up to 3kW)
Slow chargers use Type 1 or Type 2 connectors and are best suited for top-ups or emergency charging.
Fast (up to 22kW)
Fast chargers using Type 1 or Type 2 connectors are a recommended solution, generating between 7kW and 22kW of charge.
Faster speeds are generally only found on public and commercial networks, where your building has a three-phase electricity supply. We install fast chargers with a Type 2 socket for widespread compatibility.
Rapid (up to 43kW AC or 50kW DC)
Rapid chargers can charge the average pure EV up to 80% in 30 minutes. EV charging stations can be configured for either AC or DC charging. Requires a Combined Charging System (CCS) charger.
Ultra-Rapid (up to 350kW DC)
Ultra-Rapid charging delivers speeds of up to 350kW, but is only available on public networks. With an Ultra-Rapid charger, the average EV will be ready to drive in 15-20 minutes.
Current building regs for commercial retrofits and new builds require you to install a minimum of one EV charger for 10 parking spaces. You must also provide cabling for every 5 extra spaces.
For small fleet EV charging at work, you may only need 2-3 chargers. However, you can future-proof your system now by installing additional chargers to save time and money in the long run.
By 2035, all new vehicles sold in the UK will be electric. Installing EV charging points now will help your business prepare for the predicted future shift in driving habits.
We can help you accelerate your energy transformation with our commercial EV charger solutions.
Our expert technicians survey the site to assess accessibility and capability. We ensure all regulations and requirements are met before work starts.
We build our services around your unique business needs. We’ll help you find the best commercial charging equipment, balancing demand, usage, and cost.
Our technicians assess your power supply infrastructure to ensure safe and reliable operation.
We make the necessary upgrades to ensure your infrastructure is robust before installing your EV charging stations and conducting essential safety checks.
Grants and incentives are available to help your business meet the costs of your EV chargers:
EV chargers are treated as work equipment and are subject to a rigorous regulatory framework.
As an employer, you have a duty under The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 to ensure equipment is suitable and safe. Your chargers should be installed and maintained by a competent person, and adequate training should be given to employees.
An OZEV-certified installer must carry out the installation. Chargers must be new, have a three-year warranty, and conform to cybersecurity regulations. When installation is complete, you’ll be issued with a BS7671 Electrical Installation Certificate.
Our electric vehicle charging solutions are fully compliant for your peace of mind.
As part of your health and safety duties, all EV chargers must be regularly maintained in line with The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
Here’s how we meet your maintenance requirements to ensure your charging network is operating safely and efficiently:
Our comprehensive installation and maintenance solutions will help your business meet the needs required in the transition towards EVs.
With a choice of chargers to suit your requirements and an extensive nationwide charging network in place, partnering with phs Compliance brings all the benefits of the green energy revolution to your workplace.
Contact us today to discuss bespoke commercial EV charger installation.
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