Charging stations support sustainable fleet at Ben Burgess HQ
The growth in electric cars is unprecedented as we move towards the goal of a greener transport future through the phasing out of petrol and diesel cars by 2030. This makes them a popular choice for commercial fleets, with organisations looking to use cleaner vehicles and fuels to support their operations. EV charging stations at home and at work are an essential addition to properties, ensuring the ease of use of the new vehicles.
East Anglia’s premier agricultural, construction and grounds care machinery supplier, Ben Burgess, is one Norfolk business that has set its sights on a sustainable future by adding electric powered company vehicles to their fleet.
As an authorised installer of the Government’s workplace charging scheme, Diamond Services, was delighted to assist Ben Burgess with a series of EV charging stations at their head office in Norwich.
Five Project EV charging stations were installed at the premises on Europa Way, providing reliable, energy efficient, fast charging points for both staff and visitors.
Its simple, elegant design is discreet and easy to use so was the ideal choice of unit.
Project EV also offer:
- A five-year guarantee,
- Full electrical and temperature protection,
- Smart charging options
This enables Ben Burgess the ability to offer their colleagues a seamless solution for their electric car charging needs.
Ben Burgess Group HR Manager, Michael Casanova said, “We already have a number of fully electric cars being used everyday by our colleagues and incentivise them to choose electric vehicles over the diesel alternative as a way of increasing the speed our company car users move to fully electric. The installation of car charging points at our HQ was a natural progression and I have been delighted with the service and expertise from Diamond Services.”
“Electric vehicles are just one initiative we have adopted as part of our plans for a sustainable future. We have installed solar at many of our sites and employ the latest technology such as heat pumps HVAC at our new sites to ensure they are as eco-friendly as possible.”
Diamond Services offer many of the leading brands of EV charging stations including Project EV, MyEnergi Zappi, EO Charging and Rolec. Our skilled electricians provide a detailed site survey along with the installation and handle all the registration and grant funding paperwork so that businesses can benefit from the Government’s scheme for workplace electric vehicle charging grants. This means organisations can receive up to £350 per installed chargepoint, for up to 40 chargers at their premises.
The benefits of electric vehicles are clear – zero emissions, tax incentives and highly efficient power costs resulting in running costs that are less than half that of traditional fuels.
UK businesses are planning to spend £15.8bn on EVs between April 2021 and March 2022, a 50% increase on the previous year according to a survey by Centrica Business Solutions. If you’re planning to invest in an electric fleet, contact us today to ensure you’re fully geared up for workplace car charging.