Understanding EV Charging Infrastructure for Businesses

For businesses in Stroud and across Gloucestershire, workplace EV charging has become an increasingly valuable employee benefit. EV ownership figures are only going up, and despite changes to the taxation in the coming years, we aren’t expecting this trend to stop. 

 

With more employees making the switch to electric vehicles, the availability of workplace charging can be a deciding factor in recruitment and retention. We’ve witnessed this shift first-hand, installing charging infrastructure for businesses ranging from small offices to large commercial facilities and everything in between. 

One of our teams recently completed a workplace charging installation in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, fitting two Project EV Dual Gun pedestal chargers for a valued commercial client. The project included comprehensive groundworks and protective barriers, demonstrating the complete end-to-end service businesses require – and that we provide. 

 

The client's testimonial for our services speaks for itself: 

Customer-facing businesses are also discovering that EV charging points can increase dwell time and attract more customers. We’ve recently installed a dual-charger system in Chalford complete with PRO App setup, enabling members of the public to use the charging facilities. This installation included a complete back-office management system to run and monitor the chargers, a perfect example of how retail locations, hospitality venues, and service businesses with dedicated parking can turn charging facilities into a genuine competitive advantage. While customers wait for their vehicle to charge, they're more likely to use your services or make purchases. 

As an OZEV-registered installer, your MeKo Electrical team can help businesses access the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS), which provides grants of up to £350 per charger installation. Being able to help our clients to navigate grant applications removes a significant barrier and we can handle everything from initial site assessment and grant applications through to installation and certification, ensuring compliance with all current workplace charging regulations. 

Evaluating your electrical capacity and determining the optimal number and type of charging points requires specialist knowledge. Our experience spans commercial, industrial, agricultural and domestic sectors across the South West, from Gloucestershire to Cornwall and London. Projects we’ve worked on include schools, large warehouses, offices, distribution centres, factories, shops, and workshops. 

 

We offer a range of different chargers from different suppliers to ensure the installation is the best fir for you. Load management and grid capacity assessment are integral to every installation as well. Install the wrong components, and you could be looking at costly infrastructure upgrades further down the line. 

With a proven track record in workplace charging installations and our status as OZEV-registered installers, businesses in Gloucestershire can access local expertise backed by years of commercial electrical experience, simply by getting in touch. 

 

We are committed to minimal disruption, adherence to timescales, and comprehensive project management so that the transition to workplace EV charging is straightforward.