Objective: Enabling apartment residents to charge their electric vehicles Electric Car Chargers UK (ECC UK) successfully designed and installed an EV charging solution for a new development of apartments located in Little Stanion, near Corby, Northants. The development consists 135 house, with a mix of two, three and four bedroom properties, 66 two bedroom luxury…
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EV Charging FAQ’s
Our FAQ's help switching your fleet or vehicle to electric vehicle less daunting. We recognise it can be very daunting when you first look to buy or lease an electric vehicle. Charging an electric vehicle is very different to refuelling a combustion engine vehicle, and you will no doubt have a lot more questions that…
Announcement: ECC UK award for innovation
We are proud to announce that ECC UK have been awarded the “Most Innovative Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions Provider in the UK” in 2020. ECC UK had been shortlisted by SME News in the Greater London Enterprise Awards for our contributions to the electric vehicle charging industry since establishing a unique and compelling solution that…
Announcement: ECC UK awarded DAERA contract
ECC UK have been awarded Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Northern Ireland We are proud to announce that ECC UK have successfully been awarded the tender for supplying, installing and maintaining electric vehicle charging points for the DAERA in Northern Ireland. The contract has been awarded to initially install charging points at their…
Announcement: ECC UK awarded Norfolk County Council
ECC UK have been awarded Norfolk County Council with Shell NewMotion. We are proud to announce that ECC UK have been awarded the contract to install the first phase of electric vehicle charging points for Norfolk County Council. Working in partnership with Shell NewMotion, ECC UK will initially install electric vehicle charging points at their…
EV Charging Acronyms: Jargon Buster
Quick list of EV charging acronyms With so many EV charging acronyms being thrown around it's very difficult to make sense of it all. This is only a quick fire list of the common acronyms that relate to electric and hybrid vehicles, charging equipment and the physical installation of the equipment. EV Charging Acronyms ACAlternating…
Announcement: ECC UK become a Shell Premium Partner
We are proud to announce that ECC UK have become a Premium Partner for Shell NewMotion. NewMotion are an electric charging point manufacturer and are an integral part of the Shell Group as the globe makes a transition from combustion engine vehicles towards electric. Shell have already started to establish a strong presence in the…
Case Study: Melody Lane
Objective: Enable residents to charge their vehicles using a landlord supply Electric Car Chargers UK (ECC UK) successfully designed and installed an EV charging solution for a community of residents at Melody Lane, Highbury where their allocated parking is remote from their individual properties. The development consists of 15 allocated parking bays and the Melody…
Case Study: World Transport
EV charging solution for staff and fleets Electric Car Chargers UK (ECC UK) were successfully awarded the contract to install a 22kW electric vehicle charging solution for World Transport Agency who are an international freight forwarder with multiple sites across the UK. World Transport have so far benefited from £1,000 in OLEV contributions to help…
Case study: Honda EV charging partner
ECC UK have been successfully awarded the contract to install the Honda Power Charger for dealerships across the UK. Electric Car Chargers UK (ECC UK) have been successfully awarded the contract for installing the Honda Power Charger at multiple Honda dealerships across the UK helping them prepare for the exciting launch of the new and…
Case Study: Etopia Development
New Eco housing development from Tribus Homes Electric Car Chargers UK (ECC UK) are proud to be involved with the ambitious self-sufficient new build project, Etopia Corby. This well publicised modern and stylish modular housing development in Corby offers Energy+ homes allowing residents to benefit from renewable energy generation and storage. All of 47 properties…
Case Study: Zwanenberg Foods
EV charging solution for staff and fleets Electric Car Chargers UK (ECC UK) were successfully awarded the contract for installing electric vehicle charging points for the Zwanenberg Group who are an international food manufacturer with multiple sites across the UK. Zwanenberg have so far benefited from £6,000 in OLEV contributions to help them provide EV…
Case Study: Allianz Partners
Objective: Implement a future proofed charging point solution for their staff and fleet Electric Car Chargers UK (ECC UK) were successfully awarded the contract for installing and maintaining an electric vehicle charging solution for Allianz Partners in Croydon. Allianz Partners in Croydon benefited from a £3,000 grant from OLEV (Office for Low Emission Vehicles) who…
Hotel EV chargers can generate risk free revenue
Hotels with EV chargers are seeing an increase in revenue and improved customer satisfaction. So how can hotels do this for free? The fast emergency of electric vehicles in the UK is increase demand and expectation for hotels to implement charging facilities. Many of the large hotel chains such Holiday Inn and Best Western already…
How fast can your electric vehicle charge?
Choosing an electric vehicle based on a long mileage range doesn't always mean they will charge up quickly With so many new electric vehicles coming to market, it is important to consider a few different aspects before you decide which vehicle is right you or your business fleet. How does vehicle charging work? The charging…
Fully funded electric vehicle charging points for new residential developments
Are you a property developer or management agent having to comply with section 106 sustainable energy obligations? Our simple guide to installing fully funded EV charging points with no outlay or ongoing costs What is section 106 and why is this important? Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, is in place…
EV Charging Times and Distance Guide
Have difficulty understanding the different EV charging times? Our useful guide will help understand how long it takes to charge your electric vehicle, and help you choose the right charge point for you or your business With so much "range anxiety" surrounding electric vehicles we understand why drivers and businesses are cautious about making the…
Hotel EV charging points are boosting revenues
Is your hotel benefiting from the rise in electric vehicles in the UK? With many large hotel chains leading the way in providing EV charging for their customers, we explain why it's important to put your hotel on the EV charging map There are many good reasons why privately owned hotels and chains should be…
Latest electric cars to be launched in the UK
We are expected to see up to 200 new electric cars hitting the European market in 2019 and 2020 so knowing what car to choose, and when to choose it could prove challenging for drivers looking to make that switch to electric! In 2019 we are expected to see launches from all of the well-known…
London’s electric avenues ban petrol and diesel cars
Petrol and diesel cars will be fined on city centre streets for the first time as part of the toughest restrictions yet on polluting vehicles. Within the next two weeks, motorists will have to pay £130 for driving any car other than electric and hybrid models on nine streets in London during peak times. The…
4 important tips before you buy or lease your first electric car or van
Congratulations on deciding to buy or lease your very first electric vehicle. Read our "must do" tips to help you avoid some of the mistakes people commonly make when switching from fuel to electric vehicles. Whilst you may still be deciding what make and model to choose, we recognize that driving an electric vehicle is…
Buyers guide for choosing your home charge point installer
Prepare yourself for home charging with this simple guide that helps explain why free or cheap charging solutions are not always the best option. It is highly important to understand your options for charging your electric vehicle at home. There are grant schemes available for those who are eligible and there are a choice of…
Free home EV charger on selected lease deals*
ecofleet have partnered nationwide installers, Electric Car Chargers UK to provide a free, fully installed home charge point on selected lease deals. ecofleet have been specialists in helping individuals and businesses source electric, PHEV and hybrid vehicles for over 8 years, and fully recognise that moving away from a traditional fuel based vehicle is not…