The Opportunity for Commercial EV Charging Installations
With the UK government set to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030—and hybrids by 2035—investing in rapid DC charging infrastructure is essential to meet rising EV demand and stay ahead of the transition. Commercial car parks are emerging as valuable real estate for EV charger installations. Whether you’re a property developer, landlord, retail operator, or facility manager, the question “Can I put an EV charger in my car park?” is becoming increasingly relevant — and the answer is yes, with significant revenue potential.
Why Now Is the Time to Invest
Electric vehicle adoption in the UK is surging, driven by government incentives and a nationwide push toward zero-emission transport. Businesses with existing car parks — such as retail, office, hospitality, or industrial — have a unique opportunity to monetise unused space by installing EV charging infrastructure.
Commercial EV charging enhances your property’s appeal to tenants and customers and opens up new income streams. There are also a number of solutions, including part or fully funded rapid EV charging supply and installation, where you don’t have the larger up-front costs and can still generate new revenue from as early as month 2.
Do I need a rapid EV charger?
Rapid DC chargers, such as those offered by Electroad, deliver high power output (20kW to 300kW+), enabling most EVs to charge up to 80% in 20–40 minutes, compared to several hours on standard AC chargers. They’re ideal for:
- Commercial sites (retail parks, depots, service stations)
- High-traffic locations where charging speed matters
- Fleet operators needing minimal vehicle downtime
- Public charging networks aiming to meet rising EV demand
Electroad’s chargers are built for performance, scalability, and reliability, with options like contactless payment included as standard on all units, multiple charging standards (CCS/CHAdeMO), and smart load balancing.
In short, if time, efficiency, and future readiness are priorities for your EV charging strategy, a rapid DC charging solution is not just a good idea—it’s essential.
Technical Requirements and Grid Capacity
Installing EV chargers is more than just attaching a unit to a wall. Commercial sites and car parks must consider:
- Electrical supply: Does the site’s existing supply meet the required kW output, or will a grid upgrade be needed?
- Load management: Smart charging systems can balance multiple units to avoid costly demand spikes.
- Charger type: Our 20kW DC chargers are more cost-effective for longer dwell times (e.g., office or retail parks), while 47kW+ DC rapid chargers are suited for quick turnaround locations or high-traffic areas.
At ElectRoad, we handle all technical assessments, DNO applications, and infrastructure upgrades to future-proof your site.
Partner with ElectRoad
At ElectRoad, we specialise in turnkey EV charging solutions for commercial clients including management companies and land owners of car parks across the UK. From planning, installation and management, we help businesses turn car parks into revenue-generating EV hubs all powered by the UK’s most reliable EV charging solution ElectRoad.
FAQs
1. Can I put an EV charger in my car park without planning permission?
If your installation meets specific size and location conditions, it may fall under permitted development rights. However, some commercial projects will require planning approval. ElectRoad can assess your site and manage permissions for you.
2. Who handles maintenance and customer support?
ElectRoad offers full-service packages, including hardware maintenance, software management, and 24/7 support. This ensures maximum uptime and a smooth experience for drivers and site owners alike.
3. Can I limit charger access to staff or customers only?
Yes. We can configure chargers to be private, public, or hybrid-access using smart controls. Whether you want to limit access to employees, offer perks to customers, or open the chargers to the public for additional income, we tailor the setup to your needs.