If you’re considering Commercial EV charger installation in Bristol, it can be a great way to make your workplace more convenient for staff, visitors and customers while preparing your business for the growing number of electric vehicles on the road.
Commercial EV charger installation in Bristol
At EMC Electrical Group, we recently installed five 7kW Fast AC chargers at a mid-sized building in The Gardens, Bristol Business Park. For a project of this size, you could expect the installation to cost in the region of £5,000–£7,500, depending on the existing electrical supply and any additional work required.
Why consider Commercial EV charger installation in Bristol?
Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common, and businesses are starting to think about how they can support employees and customers who drive them.
Having EV charging available at your premises can be a really useful addition. Employees can charge their cars while they’re working, customers can top up while visiting and, depending on your business, chargers can even become part of your wider customer offering.
It doesn’t necessarily mean installing the fastest chargers available either. For many workplaces, AC chargers are a sensible option because vehicles can be left charging for several hours.
How long does a commercial EV charger take to charge?
This is one of the questions we’re asked most often.
The five chargers we installed at The Gardens were 7kW Fast AC chargers. A typical electric vehicle can take around seven hours to charge fully from empty using a 7kW charger, although the actual charging time will depend on the vehicle and its battery size.
For a workplace, this can work really well. Someone arriving at 8am and leaving at 4pm has plenty of time for their vehicle to charge while they get on with their working day.
The chargers are also compatible with most electric vehicles, making them a practical choice for a workplace where staff and visitors may drive different makes and models.
How many EV chargers does my business need?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. It depends on the size of your car park, how many employees or visitors drive electric vehicles and how long vehicles are typically parked at your premises.
For the Bristol Business Park project, five chargers were installed at the mid-sized building. This gave the business several charging points without going overboard on the initial installation.
If demand increases in the future, it may also be possible to add more chargers, depending on the capacity of your electrical installation.
What is involved with commercial EV charger installation?
A proper Commercial EV charger installation in Bristol starts with looking at your existing electrical supply. Before any chargers are installed, an electrician needs to establish whether your current system can safely support the additional demand.
We’ll also look at where the chargers will be positioned, how the cables will be routed and whether any upgrades or additional protection are needed.
This planning stage is important because every commercial property is different. What works perfectly at one site might not be suitable for another.
Speak to EMC Electrical Group about EV charging
Whether you’re looking for one charger or several, Commercial EV charger installation in Bristol can be a worthwhile investment for your business. From our experience at The Gardens, a well-planned installation can provide a straightforward charging solution without making things unnecessarily complicated.
At EMC Electrical Group, we’ll talk you through your options, assess your existing electrical setup and recommend a solution that works for your premises and budget.
If you’re considering Commercial EV charger installation in Bristol, contact EMC Electrical Group today by phone on 0117 422 7222 or via our contact form to discuss your requirements and arrange a quote.
