Fleet EV Charging Solutions

Fleet EV charging is all about making sure your electric vehicles have a reliable way to charge during the workday. Instead of relying on public chargers or drivers figuring it out themselves, businesses install their own chargers where they make the most sense. Typically this includes at the back of the depot,  the office or another spot where vehicles regularly stop. That way, the whole fleet can get charged as part of the normal routine.

The process  and how it works is simple. You plug the vehicle into a charger that draws electricity from your site’s power supply. Some chargers take a few hours and are great for overnight use . Others  like DC chargers, are much more powerful solutions meaning quicker charge times allowing busy fleets to keep moving.

There’s a bit more going on in the background, though. You’ll need to think about how much power your site can handle (The infrastructure), how many vehicles will be charging at once and how to avoid overloading anything. The good news is that Electrassure are certified installation experts and can help guide you from site survey through to installation.

It’s true that a lot of businesses in the UK are making the move to electric fleets because it can make a lot of sense in the long run. Electric vehicles are typically cheaper to run than petrol or diesel, especially when you’re fuelling up several of them every day. There’s less maintenance to worry about too, for examplel no oil changes, fewer moving parts, and lower wear and tear.

Then there’s the growing pressure to cut carbon emissions. Many companies have targets to hit, and switching to electric is one of the most direct ways to show they’re serious about doing things more sustainably. It also helps with things like Clean Air Zone charges, which can add up fast for city-based fleets.

When you’ve got more than a handful of vehicles in your fleet, you’ll need a charging setup that’s more than just plug and go. That’s where a charge point management systems comes in. It gives you visibility across all your chargers and vehicles, so you can see what’s charging, what’s ready, and what needs attention. It removes the guess work and gives you real time data.

It also lets you control how power is shared across your site. You can prioritise certain vehicles, set charging times to avoid peak tariffs, and make sure you don’t overload your power supply.

As your installation partner, the first think our team will do is carry out a full survey to determine what your site can already handle. If upgrades are required, that might mean bringing in more supply from the grid. This takes a bit of planning but its more than doable.

There’s also the option to install battery storage on-site. This will allow you to draw power direct from the grid, store it, and then deliver it quickly to vehicles when needed. It’s not always the right solution for everyone, but for larger fleets or sites with limited grid access, it can be a smart way to scale up without waiting on network upgrades. Our team of installers will help guide you through the options.

Some businesses see payback in as little as a few years, depending on how the fleet is used. Others see the value more gradually as fuel and servicing costs shrink and vehicle downtime goes down. There are also UK grants and tax incentives that can help with installation costs and reduce the upfront hit.

Installation requirements, costs and ROI is not a one size fits all calculation. But for many commercial fleets, especially those that operate from a central depot or return to base regularly, the long-term savings are real.

Furthermore, As a OZEV authorised installer, ElectrAssure can assist you with claiming Government Incentives and Grants to help reduce the cost of transitioning your fleet over to an EV Fleet.

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs with 249 employees or less) are entitled to £15,000 OZEV grant funding per building or 75% of installation costs. There must be a minimum of five parking bays that are dedicated to EV charging in order to qualify. Funding is capped at £500 per parking bay for future infrastructure needs, or £850 per parking bay where there will be a working electric vehicle charging point. Charge points must be for exclusive staff or fleet use to qualify. You can claim up to 5 grants in total, but each claimed grant must be for a different site.

Read our full article about Government Incentive and Grant options.