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Electric Vehicle Chargers
FAQs

There are many advantages to owning an electric or hybrid vehicle, not least energy efficiency and carbon reduction. The government is focused on promoting the use of EVs with a £400m commitment to encourage potential purchasers. Part of this strategy sets aside funding for the grant-assisted installation of EV charge units at homes and workplaces throughout the UK. Below we have tried to answer common questions relating to domestic and commercial EV charge point installations.

EV Commercial Installations

  • Why choose Retroflo? +

    • Approved Installer: Retroflo is an NECIEC approved contractor with many years' expertise in electrical installations. Our British Standard working practices and HSE processes ensure the safety and quality of the installation.
    • Low installation and running costs: Our commercial charge points offer the option to charge two vehicles simultaneously, which significantly reduces the effective cost per charging socket. Furthermore,the use of industry standard foundations and electrical connections makes installation and connection a straightforward and cost-effective process.
    • Generate Revenues: The system has flexible billing at its core. You can select to supply electricity for free to your users (and simply collect usage data), or you can implement a tariff based on time or energy used.
    • Web-based management: Commercial EV charge points can be wirelessly connected to the a central communication network. This allows real-time management of your units and users through our administration website.
    • Maximum uptime: Fault reporting is automated through the communication network meaning maintenance can be instigated the moment an error occurs.

  • What are the benefits of installing EV charge points? +

    • Provide safe, low cost charging for employees and visitors.
    • Encourage your staff to adopt sustainable forms of transport by providing charging at work.
    • Display and promote your company's green credentials and provide an additional service to visitors.
    • Advertise the availability of charge points online to encourage customers from surrounding areas to visit.
    • Monitor how the provision of charge points improves visitor stay times.

  • What will a commercial charger cost? +

      All commercial installs differ in size and complexity. Please contact us for a free survey and quotation.

  • How will I manage usage and costs? +

    Our EV charge point solutions help owners reduce energy costs with intelligent charge scheduling to take advantage of lower tariff periods. With complete control and monitoring of their network, charge point owners can either opt for a swipe card system that allows access for authorised users only, or choose to make the unit available for all EV drivers to use.

  • Does the energy used contribute to CRC calculations? +

    Yes, and the system will easily generate reports for taxable benefit and CRC calculations. The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme was designed to encourage large public and private sector organisations to reduce their carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions through energy efficiency.

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