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EV infrastructure that scales with you

Commercial EV charging is not simply a larger version of home EV charging. The electrical infrastructure requirements, load management considerations, DNO notification obligations, and — for public-facing or tenant-facing installations — the billing and access control requirements all add significant complexity compared to a single domestic charger.

We design commercial EV charging systems from first principles: your electrical supply capacity, your intended charging demand, your user base (employees, fleet vehicles, customers or a mix), and your long-term expansion plans. Getting this right at the design stage is far cheaper than retrofitting additional capacity later.

Load management

Every commercial premises has a maximum import capacity — the level of power it can draw from the grid without triggering demand charges or overloading the incoming supply. Multiple 7kW or 22kW EV chargers, all drawing simultaneously, can exceed this capacity rapidly. We install dynamic load management systems that monitor the site's total demand and automatically throttle charger output to stay within capacity — allowing more chargers to be installed than the supply would otherwise support.

Billing and access control

For public car parks, hospitality venues, housing developments and multi-tenanted commercial premises, charging units need to support billing — either charging visitors at a per-kWh or per-session rate, or allowing cost recovery from employees or tenants. We install OCPP-compatible chargers with cloud-based management platforms that support card payments, app access, RFID access control, and real-time session monitoring.

Solar-integrated charging

Commercial premises with solar PV can direct surplus generation to EV charging during business hours — reducing grid import during peak tariff periods and maximising solar self-consumption. We design integrated solar-plus-EV systems where the energy management controller prioritises solar for EV charging before exporting to the grid.

LEVI funding and Workplace Charging Scheme

The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) provides a grant voucher towards the cost of installing EV chargepoints at eligible commercial premises. We'll advise on eligibility during the survey and handle the application process where applicable.

Dynamic load management

Automatic throttling prevents supply overload when multiple chargers operate simultaneously. More chargers, same supply capacity.

OCPP-compatible chargers

Open protocol billing and access control. Cloud dashboard, RFID and app access, card payments, real-time monitoring.

7kW and 22kW options

7.4kW single-phase for employee charging. 22kW three-phase for faster turnaround on fleet vehicles or high-dwell car parks.

Solar integration

Energy management systems that prioritise solar surplus for EV charging before grid export — ideal with commercial solar.

Future-ready infrastructure

Cable trays and conduit sized for expansion. DNO capacity reserved. Modular load management grows with your fleet.

Applications

Commercial EV charging use cases

Workplace charging

Employee benefit charging — single or multi-bay, with RFID access control and optional cost recovery billing. Load managed to stay within supply capacity.

Fleet depot charging

Overnight fleet charging for vans, cars and light commercial vehicles. Scheduled charging during off-peak tariff periods. Load balancing across all bays.

Car park & retail

Public-facing charging with payment terminal, card reader or app access. Revenue generation or cost-neutral operation. OCPP cloud management platform.

Hospitality & leisure

Guest EV charging for hotels, holiday lets, golf clubs and visitor attractions. Untethered Type 2 sockets for guest use. Billing by room or booking reference.

Housing developments

EV infrastructure for residential developments — shared car park chargers with tenant access control and individual billing. Building Regulations compliant.

Agricultural & rural

Farm vehicle and machinery charging. Rural supply constraints addressed with load management and solar-integrated charging design.

Planning EV charging for your business or car park?

Tell us your intended number of bays, your supply capacity (if known) and your user base — we'll advise on the right infrastructure from the outset.

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Common Questions

Commercial EV charging FAQs

How many EV chargers can my supply support?

This depends on your current supply capacity (the maximum import current your connection agreement allows) and what else is drawing power simultaneously. Without load management, a 100A three-phase supply would support around 4 x 7kW chargers running simultaneously. With dynamic load management, the same supply could support 8–12 chargers, throttling output on each based on total site demand. We assess your supply capacity during the survey and design accordingly.

Do I need to upgrade my electrical supply to add EV charging?

Not necessarily — load management can often allow a significant number of chargers to be added within existing supply capacity. Where a supply upgrade is genuinely needed, we'll advise on the process and costs, which typically involve an application to your DNO. Supply upgrades can take 3–9 months, so early identification of this requirement is important in project planning.

What is the Workplace Charging Scheme?

The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is an OZEV grant that provides a contribution towards the cost of purchasing and installing EV chargepoints at eligible business premises. Eligibility depends on the type of organisation, ownership of the site, and planned use of the chargers. We handle WCS applications as part of commercial EV projects — subject to current funding availability.

What is OCPP and why does it matter?

OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) is an open standard for communication between EV chargers and management software. OCPP-compatible chargers can be managed by any OCPP-compliant software platform — giving you flexibility to change management provider, add billing features, or integrate with other building management systems. Non-OCPP (proprietary protocol) chargers lock you into a single manufacturer's platform. We install OCPP-compliant chargers as standard for commercial installations.

Can commercial EV chargers be powered by solar?

Yes — and for businesses with existing or planned solar PV, this is an increasingly popular configuration. An energy management controller monitors solar generation and diverts surplus to EV charging before it's exported to the grid. This maximises solar self-consumption and reduces the per-kWh cost of EV charging. We design and install integrated solar + EV systems, and can retrofit EV load management to existing solar installations.

Do commercial EV chargers require planning permission?

EV chargepoints on commercial premises typically qualify as permitted development under Class A of Schedule 2, Part 2 of the GPDO — meaning planning permission is not required in most cases. Exceptions apply to listed buildings, scheduled monuments, and chargers within certain protected areas. Rapid DC chargers (above 50kW) may require specific considerations. We'll advise on the planning position for your specific installation during the survey.

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Free Commercial EV Charging Survey

Design the right EV charging infrastructure for your site

Answer 6 quick questions and we'll come back with a tailored commercial EV charging proposal. Takes about 90 seconds.

Question 1 of 6

What type of site is this for?

Site type affects the installation approach, load management requirements and grant eligibility.

Question 2 of 6

How many charge points do you need?

We design and install from small workplace installations to large multi-bay commercial sites.

Question 3 of 6

What types of vehicles will use the chargers?

This determines the required power output and connector types.

Question 4 of 6

Do you need smart charging and reporting?

Smart systems enable load management, usage reporting, billing and remote monitoring.

Question 5 of 6

What electricity supply does the site have?

Existing supply capacity affects how many chargers can be installed without network upgrade.

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