With electric vehicles (EV) now growing rapidly across the UK, commercial building owners have a unique opportunity to stay ahead of the curve by installing or upgrading EV charging points. While much of the conversation around EVs has focused on homeowners, commercial properties stand to gain significantly from investing in EV infrastructure.
But why?
1. Retain Customers
Commercial visitors and customers expect EV charging facilities more and more, as part of a modern, convenient experience. Offering on-site EV chargers can make your building more appealing which will help promote an increase in and retention of customers for retail or leisure properties.
2. Enhance Your Green Credentials
Installing EV chargers demonstrates a commitment to sustainability, which is increasingly important for businesses, investors, and local authorities. It’s a step towards net zero targets and can strengthen your corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) profile.
3. Take Advantage of Government Schemes While You Can!
There are several schemes to support commercial EV charging installation, such as the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS), which helps cover the upfront costs of purchasing and installing charge points. These grants reduce financial barriers and make EV infrastructure a more appealing investment.
4. Provide a Staff Benefit
Workplace chargers are a valuable perk for employees, improving satisfaction and retention. Staff can charge their vehicles during work hours, reducing range anxiety and making electric vehicle purchase and usage more practical.
5. Create an Additional Revenue Stream
Commercial properties can install pay-as-you-go chargers for public use. This not only offsets initial installation and running costs but can also increase foot traffic and attract new customers, putting your business “on the map” via EV charging apps and directories. Win-win, right?
6. Future-Proof Your Property
With the ban on selling new petrol and diesel vehicles coming into effect in 2030, demand for EV charging points will only increase. By installing chargers now, you ensure your property remains relevant, competitive, and ready for the evolving transportation landscape, not to mention staying ahead of the curve.
7. Support Local and Corporate Sustainability Goals
For larger companies, having access to EV chargers aligns with sustainability initiatives and carbon reduction targets (a major social value point!). Your building can play a role in enabling staff, customers and visitors to reduce their carbon footprint.
Commercial EV chargers double up as both a supportive movement towards sustainability goals and a strategic investment for building owners. Whether you are looking to upgrade existing infrastructure or installing your first chargers, now is the time to take action!
To discuss the supply and installation of commercial EV chargers at your building, get in touch with our team today.
