Workplace EV charging starts with a plan.
Whether you need one chargepoint for a company car or are considering several bays for a growing fleet, the installation should fit how your site actually operates. UK EV Charging helps Midlands businesses begin that discussion and, where possible, find an appropriate installer.
What is the charging for?
Staff vehicles: consider the typical length of a working day and which employees need access. Visitors: think about how people find, access and potentially pay for charging. Fleet vehicles: understand daily mileage, return-to-base times and whether charging can happen overnight.
Commercial settings need different answers
Hotels and hospitality: guests may park for several hours or overnight, so access and payment arrangements matter. Depots and van fleets: the priority is often whether all vehicles can be ready for their next shift without exceeding the site's electrical capacity. Offices and landlords: parking rights, staff access, ongoing maintenance and future tenants should be thought through early. Schools and colleges: there is a distinct funding route for eligible state-funded education sites; see our school charging guide.
Electrical capacity and future growth
Several chargers operating together may need load management or electrical upgrades. A suitable installer can assess the existing supply, parking layout, cable runs and what is practical if you later want more sockets. It is usually better to discuss those possibilities before construction begins.
Who can use the chargers, and how do they pay?
For shared or workplace bays, ask your installer about RFID cards or app-based access, usage reporting, payment collection and back-office software. Decide whether charging is free for employees, billed to drivers or offered to visitors, and check any recurring software or transaction charges. A small business fleet may need scheduled charging and dynamic load management so vehicles do not all draw their maximum power at once.
Understanding the costs
Commercial installations vary widely and may require a site survey. Ask for a clear breakdown of equipment, installation, any civil or electrical supply works, software or maintenance subscriptions and ongoing support. Cable trenches, bay layout, bollards, protection and surface reinstatement can be significant parts of the job, and should be priced transparently by competent contractors. Read about factors affecting installation cost.
Could a grant contribute?
The government's Workplace Charging Scheme can support eligible organisations with up to 75% of eligible installation costs, capped at £500 per socket for qualifying installations completed from 1 April 2026, subject to the scheme's limits and application rules. An OZEV-authorised installer must handle the grant claim. Read our grant overview, and always check official current rules before budgeting.
Start with a conversation
We only need the business location and a brief idea of what you're planning at first. We can discuss the detail with you, and an installer can advise what survey or quotation is appropriate. You are not obliged to proceed.