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Electric vehicles are now very popular in commercial settings - business fleets, staff travel, customer parking. At Bristol Commercial Electricians, we specialise in providing commercial-grade EV charging points at workplaces, retail units, business centres, industrial sites, pubs, restaurants, hotels, etc. If you're looking for anything from a single workplace charger to dozens of charging bays, we provide an ECS Gold Card electrician team who can help with this.
Types of Commercial EV Charging Points We Can Provide
Fast AC Chargers from 7kW-22kW
Best for offices, retail units, pubs, restaurants, and hotels, staff car park areas, or a block of flats.
Rapid DC Chargers from 25kW-150kW
Designed for fleets of vehicles, commercial car parks, public car parks, high-usage sites.
Multi-Bay Charging Systems
Engineered to load-balance for multiple vehicles at a time.
Benefits of Commercial EV Charging Installations
Big Perk for Staff and Customers
A business with easy access to EV charging is very appealing for future employees and customers, making it more likely for them to choose you over your competition.
Future-Proof The Business
All businesses will be forced into electric company cars, vans, and fleet vehicles. Installation costs will only go up as demand does the same, so getting EV points installed quickly can often be a great call.
Drive Up Commercial Property Value
If you own a commercial building and add an EV charging point, it will become more valuable to potential tenants or buyers.
20+ Years of Electrical Work
Local & Trusted Team
The Process for Commercial EV Chargers
Initial Survey
The team will assess your building's capacity, layout, and desired installation. They will review the existing electrical layout, available power for EV charging, potential routes for cables, potential charger locations, and potential groundworks.
Design & Spec
From charger type and location to number of units and safety measures, this includes everything required to create the perfect set up.
Electrics & Groundworks
The team usually needs to install a new circuit, upgrade the distribution board, install new protective devices, and carry out groundworks for trenching before preparing cable locations and directions.
Why Choose Bristol Commercial Electricians?
Commercial specialists
The installer team doesn't do domestic, they only work in business environments, seeing as they're highly specialised.
Rapid response times
Unlike most electrical businesses, there is a dedicated office person to help schedule call out for urgent cases.
Minimising disruptions
We understand the annoyance of a closure or disruption, so the service providers work hard to make these extremely minimal.
High qualifications and level of workmanship
The team is back by massive amounts of certification and industry knowledge, you'll receive the highest level of electrical services available.
Long-term approach
We appreciate electrical services are often required on a recurring basis, so the team works hard to treat all clients as partnerships, getting you the best deals and service.
Communicative team
It's important to understand exactly what you're paying for, and how it affects your business. The electrical makes this crystal clear with full transparency.
FAQ - Commercial EV Charging
Do we need planning permission?
Generally you don't need planning permission, although very large installations or listed buidings will do. The team can let you know during the survey.
Do we need to upgrade the current set up?
The survey will reveal wheter your current electrical infrastructure has what it takes for EV charging bays. Most set ups are usually fine, especially in modern buildings.
How many charging points can we do?
It simply depends on how much the current or upgraded infrastructure can handle, as well as the space you have for the charging points.
Can you do rapid chargers?
Yes, the team can install both fast AC and rapid DC charging points for commercial buildings.
Can the charging points be for staff only?
Of course, there are numerous systems to create access-restrictions for EV charging points, it's pretty straightforward.
How long does an EV charger take to install?
The installation is usually finished within a day. Multi-bay systems or upgraded electrical infrastructures can take weeks, though.
Do we get a certificate at the end?
Yes, all installations come certified to BS 7671 standards and full documentation for compliance reasons and insurance requirements.
Can we charge customers for using the EV chargers?
Yes, very easily. A simple smart charger system can allow customers to pay at the bay or at your business reception area before charging their car.
Do EV charging points need maintenance?
Because they handle a lot of electricity, yes, annual maintenance is recommended. This helps to identify faults and guarantee longevity for the charging points.
