As we move towards an EV only future, many businesses in Bristol are considering installing commercial EV charge points. EMC Electrical Group are here to guide you through the process and explain the benefits of installing EV chargers at your commercial premises.

Installing commercial EV charge points

Why consider Installing commercial EV charge points?

There are many reasons to consider installing commercial EV charging points at your Bristol premises - and many benefits too, from increasing revenue to reducing your carbon footprint.

Let’s take a look at a few reasons why installing EV charge points may be a smart move for your business:

If you are a business that operates a fleet of vehicles then you’ll be aware that all new vehicles will shortly have to be EV’s. Many companies are now beginning to make the switch as they retire older vehicles. It’s prudent to start planning for how you will keep them fully charged before you switch your entire stock. Installing EV charge points at your premises will ensure all vehicles can be easily charged at the end of the workday and ready to go again the next morning. No rushing to the nearest charging station and no time lost.

If you are a business that relies on people coming to you, such as a leisure centre or retail outlet, adding EV charging points can boost your footfall. Almost 40% of the UK housing stock is unsuitable for EV charger installation – that’s a lot of people who need to find somewhere to go and charge up! By offering charging points at your premises, you can encourage new customers to discover your wares or services.

If you are a business that has a staff onsite for long periods of the day, adding EV chargers to the employee car park can be a great benefit to offer. This can boost both morale and employee retention by making charging their EV more convenient for your staff.

Lastly, installing EV charge points will have the added benefit of boosting your green credentials, making your services more attractive to eco minded customers.

Commercial EV charge point installation process

Once you’ve decided to go ahead with a commercial EV charger installation at your property you’ll likely be wondering what happens next. Our experienced commercial EV charge point installation electricians will talk you through each stage and make the process simple.

The process includes:

Assessing power needs: We’ll need to assess the current electrical capacity via a DNO survey to determine if a new, higher-capacity supply is required.
Choosing your charge point type: We will help you choose between faster, high-power DC rapid chargers and 7kW or 22kW AC chargers. The most appropriate model will vary based on your user needs and the capacity of the infrastructure.
Groundwork: If you have opted for EV charge points that are mounted on pedestals then this will require some digging, the pouring concrete bases, and installation of cabling.
Electrical Installation: Connecting your charger and adding electrical protection devices. Where possible we will install extra cabling during initial work to allow for future expansions.
Testing: We’ll make sure everything is working correctly and issue an EIC (Electrical Installation Certificate) for the works.