The UK has seen a surge in sales of electric vehicles, which now account for 14% of new registrations every year. This is a rise which is set to continue in the future.
Is it time to invest in a new fleet and install electric charging stations at your business premises? Let’s explore the advantages of upgrading your fleet and the benefits of installing electric car charging stations on your premises.
Why should your business upgrade to electric vehicles?
By 2035, all vehicles sold in the UK must be fully electric. The phase-out date for selling new petrol and diesel cars and vans starts in 2030. So, rather than wait until you have to upgrade, it’s worth planning a phased investment so that you’re already compliant come 2030.
But this isn’t the only reason why you should invest in EVs for your business and install charging points at your company premises.
Here are some additional reasons:
1) Companies are under increasing pressure to ‘go green’
Customers and employees are expecting companies to pursue sustainability.
A 2021 study by The Institute of Customer Service states that 83% of consumers surveyed think businesses should do more to be environmentally sustainable.
Businesses with green policies are proving more attractive to both consumers and investors. By upgrading now, you could gain a competitive advantage.
Electric cars are cleaner and kinder to the environment than their petrol or diesel-powered counterparts. Instead of using fossil fuels, EVs rely on lithium-ion batteries charged by electricity. As a result, fewer greenhouse gasses seep into the atmosphere.
2) Electric vehicles are becoming more popular
10.6% of all new car registrations in 2021 were electric and most electric cars outperform comparable petrol or diesel-powered cars.
Additionally, the global market size of EV charging stations is estimated to grow by 15 times by 2027. This further shows a significant shift to electric over conventional vehicles.
Your employees or potential future employees may prefer to work for a forward-thinking company that has organised early EV adoption.
3) Easier maintenance
Maintaining an electric vehicle is also much more cost-efficient than a petrol-powered car. An EV doesn’t need oil changes or engine component replacements. They also boast less wear and tear than combustion engines.
Even better, electric cars also get regular software updates long after purchase.
4) There are financial benefits to ‘going electric’
The cost per mile of an electric vehicle is less expensive than a petrol-powered equivalent, giving you more miles for less money.
Whether your vehicle fleet is fully electric or partially electric, you can access government subsidy funds and tax benefits when you upgrade.
What are the benefits of EV chargers?
As electric vehicles become more popular, the need for charging infrastructure will increase.
So, besides the benefits of upgrading your fleets to electric, there are numerous advantages to investing in workplace EV chargers, including:
1) A boost in brand sentiment
Earlier, we spoke about the demand for businesses to play an active role in sustainability. Whether you want to attract top employees or show new customers your dedication to sustainability, upgrading your fleet and investing in EV charging stations will give your brand sentiment a boost.
Making it easy for employees and customers to charge their vehicles on your business premises also shows investors that you are serious about creating a sustainable and future-proofed business.
2) Access to financial incentives
The Workplace Charging Scheme is one example. This scheme specifically helps you install EV charging points on your business premises.
This incentive is provided via vouchers that can be used to reduce the upfront costs of EV charger installation.
3) Higher output from employees’
With EV charging stations on your premises, your employees won’t have to wait for their electric cars, trucks, or vans to charge using public charging stations as often.
Not only is it one less hassle for your employees to think about, it means they can get back to base more quickly. Cutting down on time spent at public charging points means that they can get more done in a day.
Are charging stations a good investment?
Whether it’s brand values and meeting your corporate social responsibility goals that are driving you or you’re interested in maintaining your competitive advantage and showing your future and existing employees that you’re ahead of the curve, it’s clear that investing in electric vehicles and EV charging infrastructure is a good move. This is particularly true if you take advantage of government incentives.
How can JC Metalworks help?
At JC Metalworks, we provide sheet metal fabrication for workplace electric charging points. We can assist you with design, prototyping, fabrication, assembly and more.
We can even help you plan a phased approach to implementation. We can manufacture a specific number of charging stations over a set time frame in line with your implementation strategy.
Find out more about our electric vehicle charging station solution or get in touch for advice or a quote.
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