More and more businesses are switching on to the idea that they can generate additional revenue for their business and offset their carbon emissions by installing commercial EV charging stations. And there are schemes available to assist businesses with the cost of implementing workplace electric vehicle charging. As a Government OZEV approved Commercial EV Charger Installer, MP Walden have a wide range of workplace charging solutions to suit any requirement.
We supply and install a range of charge points from simple plug-and-play systems all the way up to fully integrated smart charging networks.
Charging units come in a variety of charging ratings that dictate charging speeds. From standard units with 3kW power and charge times of 8 to 14 hours, to fast charging units up to 22kW delivering charging speeds of 4 to 6 hours. And beyond that, Rapid and Ultra-Rapid units can deliver 50kW to 200kW power with average charging times of 10 to 20 minutes. It’s really about what is best for your business, what sort of mileage is used and whether storage capacity is a factor.
We have many years experience in designing, supplying and commissioning EV Workplace Chargers and have provided Commercial EV Charger Installations for numerous businesses across the South of England. Part of the MP Walden offering is a design and consultation service that looks at the specific needs of your site.
Grants and government legislation surrounding electric vehicles are changing all the time. We ensure we’re always 100% up to date with the latest information so you don’t need to be. We can also make applications on your behalf.
Please contact us to book a survey and we’ll help you equip your workplace for your EV charging requirements, both now and for the future.
The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a government scheme for electric vehicles offered by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV). The WCS is open to businesses, charities and public sector organisations that meet the eligibility criteria (see below). From the 1st April 2022 this scheme was extended to small accommodation businesses and is still running in June 2024.
Businesses can reduce the cost of Workplace charge points by up to £14,000 with the government WCS grant. It’s a voucher-based grant designed to help with the up-front costs of buying and fitting charge points at a workplace. Businesses of all shapes and sizes can be eligible for £350 funding per charging socket at their workplace car park.
The government has put in place help for businesses and organisations who rent, lease or manage residential properties and install electric vehicle (EV) charging points in their car parks.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) administers the grant on behalf of the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV).
You can claim up to £30,000 or 75% of the installation cost and can only claim one grant per building. If more charge points are needed in addition to those provided by this grant, then the EV chargepoint grant for landlords can be used.
Businesses can get up to:
£500 per passive parking space
£350 per active parking space
You can receive up to 30 grants per financial year. The financial year runs from 6 April to 5 April the next year.
The EV infrastructure grant for staff and fleets is for small-to-medium-sized businesses in the UK. It is separate to the Workplace Charging Scheme.
The grant covers up to 75% of the cost of installing the infrastructure needed for chargepoints to operate and for future chargepoints to be installed. It also includes the cost of any chargepoints installed. There is a limit of £15,000 per grant.
You can apply for this grant if you are a small-to-medium-sized business with no more than 249 employees.
Your carpark must have at least 5 clearly-marked, off-street parking spaces to be eligible for the grant.
The amount you can receive is:
£350 per chargepoint socket installed
£500 per parking space enabled with supporting infrastructure
February 2024 saw the announcement that state funded schools and education institutions with dedicated off-street parking will see an increase in the grants available under a new grant covered by the WCS. The new grant will provide up to 75% of the cost to buy and install chargepoints, up to £2,500 per socket, up from the previous £350. This will be capped at 40 sockets across all sites. The idea is to boost the chargepoint facilities for staff and visitors and could ultimately help schools to generate revenue by making the chargepoints available to the public.
Work from home? You may be eligible for the WCS too. The scheme guidance states:
“If your primary place of work is also a residential property (your home), you can apply for the grant under this scheme as long as your address is either:
In addition you must have off-road parking.
If you are installing a chargepoint at your home, you must use:
If you choose a residential only chargepoint from the list your claim will be declined.
As with all other elements of the scheme, sites are only eligible if they are within England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland (the Channel Isles and Isle of Man are included within this). PLEASE NOTE, you cannot apply for this grant if you have previously claimed under the Domestic Grant (DRS) or EVHS. As a government approved Commercial EV Charger Installer we’ll be happy to discuss eligibility with you.
We’ll conduct a site visit and discuss your requirements. We’ll cover all aspects of electrical installation design, any planning applications required and assist with the acquisition of the equipment. We then cover charger installation location, DNO requirements, desired charge rate and what sort of payment or management system you require.
As qualified electricians and Government approved EV charger installers we’ll fully install your commercial electric vehicle charging system. We’ll undertake all electrical works, mounting, channeling and signage. Your installation will then be fully inspected, tested, commissioned and certificated.
As part of the installation we’ll give you a full run down on the functioning and features of your new system. And we’ll be on hand after installation for any questions or issues with your installation. We also offer servicing and repairs. Your choice of charger will be covered by guarantees but at some point will need maintaining.
As a Government approved Commercial EV Charger Installer we work with a variety of different EV Charger suppliers (some of which are listed below). With a host of design styles and charging speeds, you can choose the ideal EV charging network for your business. Whether you’re installing on your forecourt for employees and customers to use, or installing multiple charging stations for your fleet of vehicles, our engineers can help you find the perfect solution for your needs.
We have recently been working closely with Easee. This Scandinavian brand is now making commercial charging solutions specifically for the UK market. They advertise their product as “the ultimate solution for delivering EV Charging at scale for workplaces, apartment blocks, car parks and transitioning your company car fleet to electric.” The feedback we’ve had from customers so far is excellent.
The Easee Charge maximises the available electrical capacity within a building using dynamic load and phase balancing. This is the ultimate solution for delivering EV charging at scale. It’s suitable for the workplace, apartment blocks, car parks or fleet usage. The Charging Robot is compact and lightweight.
With 5 charge ratings in the range and charge speeds of 30 minutes to 4 hours, these DC chargers are ideal commercial chargers, suitable for a range of locations and set-ups. You can benefit from:
We have recently partnered with Simpson & Partners as an approved Commercial Electric Vehicle Charger installer (we also install their domestic range, please see our Domestic menu).
We install all of the products in their Business Series Range, from the 7.3kW right through to the three phase 22kW Business EV Charger. Some of the features include:
And all chargers come with the free, easy to use Simpson & Partner app. So you can set charging schedules on your phone from the comfort of your office chair! Our experienced engineers can talk you through how to set this up.
(* feature depends on chargepoint variant.)
More information on what grants are available for help with the purchase of Electric Vehicles or Charging Infrastructure is available in our recent article – “What Grants are available for Electric Vehicles in the UK in 2024“. To contact MP Walden, Commercial EV Charger Installer in Berkshire, please complete our contact form below.
