Drive Business Growth with EV Charging Stations for Your Commercial Property in Kent
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Drive Business Growth with EV Charging Stations
Electric vehicles are rapidly increasing on Kent’s roads, giving commercial property owners a valuable chance to attract new visitors and tenants. Installing EV charging stations not only supports sustainability but can also boost revenue, extend dwell times, and modernise your site.
This guide covers the business case, main benefits, technology choices, and steps to get started.
Key takeaways:
- Why EV charging meets growing demand and raises your property’s profile
- How to increase footfall, revenue, and sustainability credentials
- Tips for hardware, software, and power management
- Guidance on incentives and compliance
- A practical step-by-step plan
Why Install EV Charging?
As more drivers rely on destination charging—at shops, leisure centers, and workplaces—sites without chargers risk losing business. Tenants now expect charging as a standard amenity. Offering it sets your site apart.
Business Benefits
- Increased dwell time: Charging sessions mean longer visits and more sales
- Repeat business: Reliable chargers foster loyalty among drivers
- Revenue potential: Monetise charging with tariffs and fees
- ESG impact: Meet sustainability goals, win accreditations, and cut emissions
- Future-proofing: Meet new tenant and planning requirements, boosting property value
Smart chargers optimise available power, letting you serve more vehicles without heavy infrastructure upgrades.
Choosing and Installing EV Charging
System Options
- 7–22 kW AC chargers: Great for offices, retail, and leisure; lower install cost
- 50–150+ kW DC chargers: Fast charging for high-traffic sites; higher CAPEX
Most properties benefit from a mix of AC and some rapid DC chargers. Choose robust, OCPP-compliant hardware for flexibility.
Essential Features
- Dynamic pricing and user access controls (via RFID, apps)
- Smart load balancing to prevent supply overloads
- User-friendly design: clear signage, accessible bays, safe cable management
Project Costs & Returns
- AC sockets: ~£1,000–£2,500 each plus installation
- DC rapid chargers: ~£15,000–£40,000+ each plus works
Revenue comes from charging fees, increased on-site spend, and higher tenant retention.
Incentives and Compliance
Check for:
- OZEV Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS): Grants for eligible businesses
- Capital allowances: Tax relief on qualified equipment and works
Installations must comply with UK regulations (BS 7671), electrical safety standards, and local planning rules. Proper maintenance and reliable uptime are key—drivers won’t return to sites with faulty chargers.
Simple Steps for Success
- Define your goals and user groups: Who will use the chargers? What’s your business aim?
- Survey your site and electrical capacity: Plan power and cabling routes.
- Pick suitable hardware and software: Focus on quality, compliance, and remote management.
- Arrange installation: Minimise disruption with phased works if needed.
- Launch, promote, and track performance: Add chargers to major maps and monitor usage for optimisation.
FAQs
- Do I need planning permission?
Most installs qualify as permitted development, but listed or sensitive sites may need extra clearance. - Supply upgrades?
Often avoided with smart charging; rapid units may need it. - How many chargers?
Start according to demand, but install infrastructure for future expansion. - Maintenance?
Regular checks and remote monitoring protect uptime and reputation.
Partner with Prowired
Prowired designs, installs, and supports EV charging solutions across Kent. We offer surveys, tailored proposals, quality equipment, and ongoing maintenance—so you can boost business, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.
Call 01795 470 285, email info@prowired.co.uk or use our contact us form to start your EV charging project.
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