ECCUK were contacted by facilities management at Saint Francis of Assisi enquiring about the latest government grant funding for schools which allows schools, colleges and education centres to claim up to £2500 per socket towards the installation of EV chargers at their premises. The management had identified an area on the estate where they wanted to fit EV chargers for staff and parent EV charging.
The process of fitting the commercial electric vehicle chargers involved several crucial steps which ECCUK and Saint Francis of Assisi school management worked closely together on. These included:
EV Charger Site Assessment:
ECCUK conducted a thorough assessments of the various sites to identify optimal locations for EV chargers for the business considering accessibility, power supply, and future expansion possibilities.
EV Charger Selection
ECCUK carefully selected commercial EV chargers based on the expected usage patterns, charging speed requirements, and compatibility with various electric vehicle models. Consideration was also given to scalability for future expansion of the Fleet and customer EV charging infrastructure.
Cost Analysis and Budgeting:
ECCUK worked closely with the management at Saint Francis of Assisi and conducted a comprehensive EV charger installation cost analysis, factoring in ongoing maintenance expenses and electricity consumption to develop a budget that aligned with the schools’ financial objectives.
The electrical power infrastructure across the site was sufficient so no power upgrades were required.
Solution Implementation
The process of fitting the electric vehicle chargers was carried out by the ECCUK installation team. Once the EV chargers were live and operational the chargers were set up on a back-end EV charger management portal which allowed the Saint Francis of Assisi management team to fully manage the usage of the staff and vistor EV chargers.
The final training and handover process was handled by the ECCUK office where the schools’ management were shown how to use the EV chargers and the EV charger management portal.
The successful implementation of the workplace, fleet and customer EV charger infrastructure has brought about several positive outcomes for Saint Francis of Assisi School. Including increased satisfaction among employees, staff, parents and visitors who now have convenient access to EV charging along with the financial benefits for the school of having pay to charge EV chargers.
While fleet and commercial EV charger installations have initial investment costs, the long-term benefits include the extra revenue from EV charger users and has helped Saint Francis of Assisi School with their continued move towards sustainable business practices.
Conclusion:
Fitting a commercial electric vehicle charger proved to be a transformative step for Saint Francis of Assisi school, showcasing the benefits of sustainable practices within the business. This case study highlights the importance of strategic planning, and the positive impact that such initiatives can have on a company’s image, employee satisfaction, and the bottom line.
