M&E Contrax Resources

EV Chargers for Businesses

Resource Highlights:

Workplace EV charging supports staff, visitors and fleet vehicles with reliable charging on site.

The UK’s Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) provides grant support towards purchase and installation costs and has been extended to 31 March 2027, with grant rates increasing for installations completed from 1 April 2026.

A good install starts with a site survey, electrical capacity checks, and a plan for future expansion.

Brand choice matters, but so does design, load management and monitoring.

A practical guide to workplace charging, grants, and installation

EV charging at work is quickly becoming a “must have” rather than a nice extra. Whether you’re supporting staff who drive EVs, running a fleet, or simply future-proofing your site, installing workplace chargers gives your business more control, better convenience, and a clear sustainability win.

At M&E Contrax Renewable, we design and install EV chargers for businesses and commercial sites, with systems planned around your parking layout, electrical capacity, and how charging will actually be used day-to-day. We install a wide range of reputable brands including Project EV, myenergi Zappi, Rolec, and Andersen.

Why businesses install workplace EV chargers

Businesses usually install EV charging for one (or more) of these reasons:

Staff charging: attractive employee benefit and supports EV adoption

Fleet charging: predictable charging for company vehicles

Visitor charging: customer convenience for hospitality, retail and public-facing sites

Future-proofing: preparing for EV growth and site electrification

Sustainability: supporting environmental targets and procurement requirements

The main types of workplace EV charger

Most business installs fall into two broad categories.

AC chargers (typical workplace units)

Ideal for staff parking, visitor bays, and longer dwell times

Often the simplest and most cost-effective workplace setup

Works well with smart scheduling and load management

DC rapid chargers (higher power, faster charging)

Best for fleets with quick turnaround needs or public charging models

Requires more infrastructure planning and higher electrical capacity

Often needs more detailed design and approvals

Project EV, for example, offers both AC and DC charging options across a wide power range.

Choosing the right charger setup for your business

The “right” solution depends on how charging will actually be used.

A proper design considers:

Who is charging? staff, visitors, fleet, public

How long are vehicles parked? (dwell time changes the best charger type)

How many bays now, and later? plan expansion from day one

Electrical capacity and distribution (what your supply can support)

Load management (avoid overloading and keep charging fair/reliable)

Payment / access control (if you need permissions, RFID, app access, etc.)

Groundworks (ducting, trenching, bollards, signage)

DNO approval and electrical capacity

Some workplace installs require DNO notification or approval depending on:

total site load and charger count

whether you’re adding higher power chargers

export capability (less common for EV chargers, more relevant when paired with solar/batteries)

supply constraints

A professional installer should assess capacity and advise early so your project doesn’t get delayed later.

Grants available now

Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS)

The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is the main UK grant supporting workplace charger installs. It’s a voucher-based scheme that helps eligible organisations with the upfront purchase and installation costs.

Key points to know:

It’s available across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Installers must be OZEV-authorised to claim the grant on the customer’s behalf.

The scheme has been extended until 31 March 2027 and grant rates change for installs completed from 1 April 2026.

Grant rate change (important):

From 1 April 2026, the maximum grant rate increases to £500 per socket for installations completed from that date.

Practical tip: even if you’re not ready to install 20–40 bays now, design the infrastructure so you can scale without starting from scratch later.

There is a separate scheme for state-funded education institutions with a different grant structure, including up to £2,500 per socket (with overall limits).

Note on landlord schemes

Some landlord-specific EV chargepoint grants have different timelines (including closures for commercial landlord routes). If your charging project is linked to landlord arrangements, it’s worth checking the latest position.

Funding disclaimer: grant rules and eligibility can change. Always check the latest official guidance before proceeding.

Brands we install

We install a range of leading chargers and recommend options based on your site requirements, budget, and how you want charging managed.

Project EV

A broad commercial range covering AC and DC options, useful when you need a scalable approach across multiple bays or site types.

myenergi Zappi

Often chosen where solar integration is part of the plan (for example, businesses with onsite solar PV looking to use more generation directly for EV charging).

Rolec

A commonly used UK workplace charging option, often specified for practical commercial installs where reliability and straightforward deployment are priorities.

Andersen

A premium, design-led option where appearance and finish matter more (for example, client-facing sites or higher-end premises).

What the installation process looks like

Site survey and design

We assess parking layout, cable routes, distribution boards, and how charging will be used.

Proposal and grant support (where applicable)

If you’re eligible for WCS, the process is voucher-based and the installer claims the grant on your behalf.

Installation and commissioning

We install chargers safely, test properly, commission, and set up monitoring/access as required.

Handover and support

We provide documentation and show your team how the system is managed day-to-day.

FAQs

Start with your current demand and plan the infrastructure so adding more bays later is simple. A survey plus staff/fleet usage estimate usually gives the clearest answer.

Yes, load management is a standard part of good workplace design so charging can be scaled without disrupting operations.

Yes. OZEV’s Workplace Charging Scheme is the main route, extended to 31 March 2027, and grant rates increase to £500 per socket for installations completed from 1 April 2026.