Commercial EV Charge Point Installations

In collaboration with Scottish Power, we bring you top-tier commercial EV charging solutions. Our commitment is to make electric vehicle charging more accessible, convenient, and sustainable, helping you drive into a greener future.

Whether you run a small start-up or you have sites across the country, we can help you to tap into the power of electric vehicle charging.

What are the business benefits of electric vehicle charging points?

Installing electric vehicles charging stations can have many positive knock-on effects. Here are just some of the ways in which your business stands to benefit:

Gain the competitive edge

Installing commercial EV charge points can help to give you the edge over your competitors. With demand for charging solutions on the rise due to the ever-increasing uptake of electric vehicles, existing customers may be more inclined to visit your business over your rivals. You may also attract a new customer base by offering this convenience.

Generate more revenue

According to research, there are economic benefits too, with businesses experiencing increased sales when charging stations are installed nearby. By being an early adopter of this technology, you could reap greater rewards than businesses that delay offering these solutions.

Boost employee satisfaction

EV charging stations can help your businesses to tick all the right boxes for today’s eco-conscious workforce. With more and more people wanting to work for businesses that are committed to sustainability, offering these solutions could help you to attract and retain high-calibre employees.

Enhance green credentials

Committing to sustainable practices is clearly good for the environment but it can also help to enhance the perception of your business in the mind of your target market. Installing EV charging stations can help you to build an eco-friendly reputation, which can make your business appeal to a wider audience.

Why choose Energy Solutions for commercial electric vehicle charging?

As an experienced energy broker, we’re passionate about helping you to make more sustainable energy choices. Since our foundation in 2016, we have built a reputation as an ethical, transparent and customer-focused company. We pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service and we will be there for you every step of the way from first contact to aftersales. We understand that your business has commercial goals as well as environmental ones. With that in mind, we strive to offer affordable solutions that will help you to achieve all your business objectives. We always choose trusted vendors and partners too. For EV charging, we work in partnership with Scottish Power, a trusted energy supplier that is paving the way when it comes to renewable energy. Registered with ADR and ICO and regulated by Ofgem, you are in safe hands when you come to us for EV charging for business. If you’re thinking of making the move to EV charging, contact us today for a no-obligation chat.

EV grants and schemes

You may be able to avail of help towards the cost of introducing electric vehicle charge points to your business. The government currently offers the following grants and schemes:

Workplace Charging Scheme

This grant subsidises the cost of the purchase, installation and infrastructure of EV charge points at workplaces. It provides support for installing up to 40 EV charging sockets at one site, up to £350 per socket.

Eligible businesses in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland could have up to 75% of the total costs covered by this scheme.

This scheme is open until 31 March 2025 and applications can be made using the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) application form.

If your application is successful, you will be provided with a voucher code that must be given to a OZEV authorised installer.

EV grant for commercial landlords

The government offers grants to commercial landlords towards the installation costs of EV charging points in rental and leasehold properties. With the Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant, eligible landlords could get 75% off the cost of purchase and installation, up to a maximum of £350 per socket. This scheme is set to close on 31 March 2025. To apply for this grant, you must set up a landlord account on the OZEV grant portal.

EV infrastructure grant for staff and fleets

This scheme gives small and medium-sized businesses financial help towards the cost of installing EV charge points and supporting infrastructure for their staff and fleet vehicles. It covers 75% of the costs, up to a maximum of £15,000. Successful applicants can get up to £350 per charge point socket and up to £500 per parking space enabled with supporting infrastructure. Businesses can avail of up to five grants across five separate sites. Open until 31 March 2025, applications can be made on the OZEV Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grants portal.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a commercial EV charging station?

When thinking about introducing EV charging stations to your business, you need to consider several costs – the unit price, the installation fees and the cost of any wider building works that will need to be carried out to accommodate your charging stations. The cost of the hardware can vary depending on how basic or advanced you want to go. Prices are affected by several factors, including charging speed, connection capacity, design and whether or not it offers advanced smart features. As outlined above, there are several grants that you may be able to apply for to bring down the cost of the purchase, installation and infrastructure of your EV charge points. For a bespoke quote, get in touch with one of our specialists today.

How to install a commercial EV charging station?

There are a few steps you need to take in order to install commercial EV charging stations at your commercial premises, from figuring out your existing electrical capacity and infrastructure to deciding how many charge points are required, their ideal location, to getting the necessary planning permission. A critical step is selecting a specialist installation partner. When you come to Energy Solutions, we make the process as seamless as possible, from start to finish. You don’t have to worry about being an energy expert; we have all the knowledge and expertise needed to meet your requirements.

Are EV charging stations profitable?

It’s true that EV charging stations require an initial outlay but it is possible to reap back the cost of your investment and to potentially make a profit by charging customers to use your stations. It helps if you can avail of a government grant so it’s worth looking into this before you begin. When it comes to charging for electricity, there are a range of pricing models to choose from, including:

Time-based – charging per minute
Energy-based – charging per unit of electricity used
Hybrid – using a mix of time and energy to determine pricing
Fixed-rate – charging a flat-rate monthly subscription fee, for example
Peak and off-peak – variable pricing based on when the vehicle is charged
Type of EV charger – charging more for ultra-quick charging .

Each model has its own pros and cons so it’s important to consider these before you determine the right one for your business.

It’s also important to consider the overall economic benefits that providing EV charging stations can bring to your business. These can take the form of increased footfall, sales and a broader target market. This halo effect can have a significant positive impact on your business.