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Workplace EV Charging Explained
Workplace EV charging provides charge points for staff and visitors — needing a capacity assessment, safe design to BS 7671, load management and a usage/payment policy.
Workplace EV charging provides charge points for employees and visitors in car parks and on-site parking. It supports sustainability goals and staff benefits, but must be planned so it is safe and does not overload the site.
Key considerations
- Capacity — a capacity assessment confirms how many chargers the existing supply can support before any upgrade.
- Load management — dynamic load management lets multiple chargers share the available capacity safely, avoiding costly supply upgrades.
- Safe design — installation to BS 7671 Section 722, with correct earthing and RCD protection.
- Access and payment — deciding whether charging is free, cost-recovery or paid, often using OCPP back-office software.
A sensible rollout
Many workplaces start with a modest number of chargers plus load management and spare capacity in the design, so more can be added as demand grows without re-engineering the supply. A site survey is the practical first step.
Ongoing management
Chargers need periodic maintenance, and usage policies keep bays available and fair. Treating EV charging as managed infrastructure — not a one-off install — keeps it reliable and cost-effective.
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