Top 4 benefits of EV (Electric Vehicle) charging points or charging stations

Any company that wishes to remain operational and grow over the coming decades should be looking to invest in EV chargers at some point soon.

In the years leading up to the UK's 2050 net zero carbon target and in light of new UK legislation requiring that all cars and vans sold in the UK be fully electric by 2035, businesses will be under more pressure than ever to reduce emissions and meet the soaring demand from employees and customers driving electric vehicles.

Since the government has promised to provide 145,000 charge points across England every year until 2030, making the transition easier for staff and consumers, installing EV chargers is a need for any business.

Having EV Charging Points in your workplace has it's benefits, lets look at our top 4 picks below:

Assist clients in achieving their net zero objectives

In addition to meeting internal lower emission requirements, having a zero carbon fleet and providing EV chargers on-site can help other firms attain net zero as many environmentally conscious companies are now demanding that their supplier chains be carbon free as well.

Many people now own electric vehicles (EVs) to assist them cut their carbon emissions and achieve their own net zero goals. People can use the carbon calculator provided by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy to determine what they need to do to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and the contribution that EVs make to these emissions.

Boost exposure by putting your business on the map

Destination charging is a method of attracting EV owners to your establishment by appearing on the maps they use to locate charging stations. Simply installing a charging station at your place of business will draw an increasing number of potential consumers because the EV community is growing quickly.

Increase footfall

According to a report by CACI, retail and leisure locations should anticipate greater foot traffic if they install electric vehicle (EV) charging outlets soon.

In the study 66% of those who plan to purchase an EV will frequent stores and other establishments more often if they have convenient charging options. Additionally, 33% of EV owners have charged their vehicles inside a grocery store, and 48% of current EV owners have used the infrastructure for charging in a public parking lot.

Stand out among rivals

Offer a feature that your rivals don't. If you provide an EV charging station for customers to plug in their cars or vans, electric vehicle owners will choose your company over the competition. At the same time, your rivals will appear to be less environmentally aware or sustainable than you

We provide installation, testing and maintenace of all EV Charging Point types throughout the UK, if you'd like support with your EV Charging Points or station, please don't hesitate to get in touch with a member of our team, you can contact us here: 01604 696113 - enquiries@protestesltd.co.uk.