Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Charging Points FAQ's
Is there any government funding available?

YES
Business’s can apply for a grant of £300 per charging point for up to 20 charging points
Domestic Installations up to £500 per Socket only 1 per household

Is it hard to get permission to install a charge point?

No, if you use an accredited Installer they will do most of it for you.

Can I fit a charge station in my car park?

YES, there are a many different types,
Wall Mounted,
Pole mounted,
Lamp post or your own lighting post
Stand alone Bollards

How do I apply for a grant?

Just log on to
workplacechargingscheme@dvla.gsi.gov.uk
Follow the instructions if you need help:
Email info@techsb.co.uk

Can I charge customers to charge there vehicles?

YES there are a number of ways.
Create a standard tariff and add it on to any bill.
There are a number of Mobile telephone charge accounts
Card terminals
Token/Buy a key

How long does a car take to charge and how much?

Vehicles can take from 10 minutes to 10 hours Its your choice
Fast charge is the most common they take upto 4 hours
The cost depends on you supply tariff and costs vary from 0.70 pence to £3.65

How many chargers can I have in my business?

Any business can have as many charge stations as they like,
You must get a professional installer to survey
The installer will notify your Electricity supplier and agree any upgrade and cost’s
Government Grants are limited to 20 max

Why should I install any chargers?

The EV market is growing day by day and many company car users are transferring to them and charge stations will be the reason why they:
Hold meetings with clients
Stay overnight
Organise conferences

How do I decide what charge station to have?

That depends on :
Charge time, how quickly does the charge take
How you want the parking area to look
How much you want to spend

Will Electric cars really become our no:1 form of transport?

Yes
One of the biggest concerns charging points you can change that.

What is an electric vehicle?

An electric vehicle has no internal combustion engine. Instead, it’s powered by an electric motor powered by rechargeable batteries.

Are electric vehicles really better for the environment?

Unlike their heavily polluting combustion engine cousins, electric vehicles are emission-free on the road. However, the generation of electricity still generally produces emissions, and this needs to be taken into account. Even so, research suggests a reduction of 40% in emissions compared with a small petrol car, and as the UK National Grid uses becomes ‘greener’, that figure will increase significantly.

Can't I just charge my electric car from a standard 3-pin plug socket?

Yes, you can – but with great caution…

You’ll need to have your home socket inspected by a qualified electrician to make certain that your wiring is safe for the high electrical load needed
Make sure you have a socket in a suitable location to take the charging cable: it is NOT safe to use an extension cable for recharging your car.

This method of charging is very slow – around 6-8 hours for a 100-mile range.
Using a dedicated car charging point is much safer, cheaper and faster than standard plug sockets. What’s more, with the OLEV grants now widely available, a quality charging point can cost from as little as £150, fitted and working.

How do we control who uses our company charging points?

There are various options (including keys and RFID cards) for securing your charge points and making sure that only authorised users can access them. We’ll work with you to identify the best strategy for you and your business.

Can I track the usage and costs of our charge points?

Yes, certainly. There are many user access and usage monitoring options including tokens, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a range of intelligent software systems from which to choose. We’ll work with you to identify the right options for your needs.

Are your car charging points compatible with any electric vehicle?

We work with a variety of manufacturers and can therefore provide you with the ideal charging points for your users’ vehicles.

What happens if we relocate?

As your property, you are of course entitled to take your charging points with you to your new premises. However, the charge points must only be moved by a qualified electrician.

Naturally, we will be only too happy to help.