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Return home7.2. Planning workplace depot charging
Learn about the key steps involved in installing workplace charging infrastructure, from carrying out a site assessment and securing the necessary agreements to selecting suitable charge point locations, completing on-site works and future-proofing the installation for fleet growth and changing operational needs.
This section outlines a typical process for installing electric vehicle charge points at a workplace or depot.
Site load
- Assess whether the existing electrical capacity at the workplace or depot is sufficient to support charging infrastructure.
- Engage with the distribution network operator (DNO) where necessary to discuss connection upgrades and additional capacity requirements.
Agreements
- Understand site ownership and any associated conditions that may affect the installation.
- Identify any legal, contractual or regulatory restrictions relating to electricity use at the site.
- Agree project budgets and secure funding or financing arrangements.
Location planning
- Determine where charge points will be installed and assess the practicalities of routing cables between consumer units and charging locations.
On-site work
- Assess the extent of civil engineering works required, including excavation, ducting and trenching.
Future-proofing
- Consider long-term infrastructure requirements, including future charge point installations, fleet growth and potential technology upgrades as charging equipment evolves.
Source: SP Energy Networks (2018), SSEN (2019) and Western Power Distribution (2021).
