The Importance of EV Chargers for Businesses
Electric vehicles (EVs) have revolutionized the transportation industry by combining eco-friendliness with enhanced performance. As EV sales continue to soar, businesses are recognizing the importance of EV chargers in accommodating their customers, employees, and even their own fleet vehicles. Here are several key reasons why EV chargers are essential for businesses:
Meeting Customer Demand
Today’s consumers are increasingly conscious about reducing their carbon footprint and embracing sustainable practices. By installing EV chargers, businesses can cater to the needs of EV owners and attract a growing market segment. Providing convenient and accessible charging options can enhance customer loyalty, improve overall customer satisfaction, and even drive new business from EV owners who seek out establishments with charging facilities. Many potential customers could be looking for a place to charge while they browse the shops, that could be your business premises.
Employee Convenience and Retention
As the adoption of EVs increases, so does the likelihood of employees owning electric cars. By offering workplace EV charging stations, businesses demonstrate their commitment to employee well-being and environmental responsibility. A convenient charging infrastructure can reduce range anxiety for employees, encourage the adoption of EVs, and contribute to a healthier and more sustainable work environment. Installing EV chargers can also be seen as an attractive employee benefit that can aid in recruitment and improve retention rates.
Reinforcing Corporate Sustainability Initiatives
Incorporating EV chargers aligns with a company’s sustainable practices, helping them reinforce their commitment to environmental responsibility. By providing charging stations on-site, businesses can significantly decrease the carbon footprint of their employees and visitors. This integration of sustainable technology into daily operations allows businesses to reduce emissions associated with transportation, contribute to a cleaner future, and actively participate in moving towards a carbon-neutral society.
Stimulating Local Economy
The installation of EV chargers can also provide businesses with new revenue streams. Charging stations can be equipped with payment systems, allowing companies to charge customers for their usage, thus generating additional income. By offering EV charging services, businesses position themselves as central players in the transition to a green economy while seizing the opportunity to attract customers who specifically seek out charging infrastructure.
Future-Proofing Business Operations
As governments worldwide ramp up their efforts to combat climate change, there is a growing consensus to accelerate the transition towards electric mobility. By installing EV chargers, businesses are future-proofing their operations. They are staying ahead of the curve by preparing for the widespread adoption of EVs and ensuring that they can cater to the evolving needs of their customers and employees.
In conclusion, EV chargers are no longer just a convenience; they have become a necessity in our rapidly transitioning world. As the demand for electric vehicles continues to grow, so does the need for an extensive and accessible charging infrastructure. The transition to cleaner transportation is not just a trend; it is a crucial step towards combatting climate change and reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. EV chargers are no longer limited to major cities or specific areas; they are now being integrated into rural communities, workplaces, shopping centres, and even residential garages. This widespread availability of chargers makes it easier for people to make the switch to electric vehicles, as the fear of running out of charge becomes less of a concern. With advancements in technology, the charging process has also become faster and more efficient, reducing the overall charging time and allowing for quicker pit stops on long journeys. Moreover, the integration of renewable energy sources with EV charging stations opens up the possibility of a completely green and sustainable transportation system. By utilizing solar or wind power to charge EVs, we can further reduce emissions and minimize the environmental impact. Therefore, investing in the development of EV chargers is not only beneficial for individuals but also for the collective effort towards a cleaner and greener future.
Commercial EV Chargers Options
Delta EV Car Charger
Addressing this crucial need, Delta, a global leader in power and energy solutions, has introduced a number of different EV Chargers for commercial purposes.
DC Wallbox
The DC Wallbox EV Charger has an output power of up to 25 kW and 94% efficiency with CCS and/or CHAdeMO standard output. The design and pluggable power modules facilitate simple and cost-saving installation practices. The communications functions and RFID user authentication can support private and public charging applications.
Ideal for charging your fleet cars, employees, or on a service station forecourt, this is a great little entry model into commercial EV chargers. These can be wall mounted or an optional stand can be ordered, they come with a 13ft (4 m) charging cable.
Further information can be found by clicking on the EV charger image, or here.
City Charger 100 kW
Deltas City Charger 100 kW is an ideal solution for high-efficiency urban charging service, it supports simultaneous charging outputs and load distribution to optimise the utilisation rate of the charging site.
All weather outdoor design, built-in Ethernet, Cellular (3G.4G) and WLAN connectivity, and RFID reader, so you can charge customers accordingly and conveniently.
Ideal for charging your fleet cars, employees, or on a service station forecourt, this is a great EV charger for commercial purposes, they also have a 200 kW addition too.
Further information can be found by clicking on the EV charger image, or here.
Delta Grid EVM
To help EV charging service providers ensure power availability, reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction in new and existing EV charging infrastructure, Delta has included special features for EV charging in the DeltaGrid® energy management system. By enabling the grouping of EV chargers, prioritisation, scheduling, and configurable limits to charging power as well as leveraging time-of-use tariff arbitrage, DeltaGrid® EVM provides unparalleled possibilities for managing EV charger infrastructure. DeltaGrid® EVM takes EV charging to the next level with the possibilities of integrating energy storage and renewable energy sources such as solar, in order to not only improve a site’s carbon footprint but also reduce operational costs through peak shaving, self-consumption optimisation, load shifting and more. (Source – DeltaGrid® EVM)
Fronius EV Car Charger
Fronius has manufactured an EV charger called Wattpilot. It comes in two versions, both of which offer sustainable charging with solar or green electricity from the grid.
Although Fronius haven’t made a dedicated commercial EV Charger, the Wattpilot home 3-phase version can easily be installed and multiple chargers at the same time, They can also be secured with an approved RFID chip, allowing you to create up to 10 users per charger.
Wattpilot – Home
The Wattpilot comes in an 11 kW version for a single-phase power supply. It offers two charging modes: ECO MODE – this is when your vehicle will be charged when available with self-generated solar power, or the cheapest mains grid power possible. NEXT TRIP MODE – this is for if you want to reliably charge your EV to cover a specific journey, i.e. a certain number of kilometres by a certain time.
The charger comes with optimal power distribution with dynamic load balancing and access to the Solar. wattpilot app allowing you to control it from your phone or tablet. If required your charger can be secured with an approved RFID chip or card, you can create up to 10 users and make it totally secure in a public space.
Further information on them can be found by clicking on the charger image, or here.
Wattpilot – GO
The Wattpilot comes in a transportable solution for when you’re on the road. Available in a 22 kW power category, just plug it in and let it charge. It offers two charging modes: ECO MODE – this is when your vehicle will be charged when available with self-generated solar power, or the cheapest mains grid power possible. NEXT TRIP MODE – This is for if you want to reliably charge your EV to cover a specific journey, i.e. a certain number of kilometres by a certain time.
The charger comes with optimal power distribution with dynamic load balancing and access to the Solar. The Wattpilot app allows you to control it from your phone or tablet. If required your charger can be secured with an approved RFID chip or card, you can create up to 10 users and make it totally secure in a public space.
Further information on them can be found by clicking on the charger image, or here.
Myenergi EV Car Charger (Zappi)
Myenergi has manufactured an EV charger called Zappi, with the goal of creating a kinder and more sustainable future. Their products allow you to take control of your energy usage and reduce your carbon footprint. The Zappi is fine for commercial situations as you can have a 5-digit pin to stop just anyone using the EV charging. You are not capable of charging customers for using the EV charger, so more for your own business fleet than a money-making exercise for the business.
Zappi
Myenergi has manufactured a really clever EV charger called Zappi. It is a premium EV charger so is more expensive than others out there, but it has some brilliant features.
The three-phase model is 22 kW, has a 3-year warranty, and allows you to use excess renewable energy (solar or wind) to power your EV car. There is also a Myenergi app that allows you to access and control your devices from anywhere in the world, and you can pin code protect the charger with a 5-digit pin for added security, stopping people from changing your settings or using the charger without permission. You can buy the Zappi tethered (comes with a type 2 charger and cable) or untethered, and black or white.
There are 3 modes :
ECO – This mode is a mixture of green energy and imported energy. It minimises the use of grid power to charge using 100% green energy from your renewable energy system, continuously adjusting in response to changes in generation or power being consumed elsewhere in the home. If surplus energy drops below 1.4 kW then power will be drawn from the grid
ECO+ – Charging power is continuously adjusted based on generation and demand from the home. The EV charging will pause if there is too much imported power from the grid, only continuing once surplus free power is available again.
FAST – The EV will be charged at maximum power, no matter where the power is derived from.
My energy has also developed a couple of other products to make your life easier.
Eddi – This allows you to direct 100% of your clean and green energy around your home, therefore no more exporting it back to the grid.
Harvi – This allows you to install the Zappi and Eddi without any unsightly hard-wired current transformer (CT) clamps.
Further information on them can be found by clicking on the charger image, or here.
Ocular EV Car Charger
Ocular has manufactured several commercial EV chargers, Ocular is 100% Australian-owned with Australian-based support. They really do stand out from the crowd.
Ocular IQ Wallbox
The Ocular IQ Wallbox EV charger is an intelligent EV charging station that can be used across different applications like apartments or light commercial. It come with a compact design with a class-leading LCD screen, giving you live feedback. It had been designed to create a simple user experience without compromising on advanced technology. It has an IP66 rating, so can be installs inside or outside, withstanding the harsh Australian conditions in it’s stride.
The single phase model is 7.6 kW and three phase 22 kW, and it can be purchased tethered (comes with a type 2 charger and cable) or untethered. There is also access to an intelligent smartphone app which makes it easy to understand energy consumption when charging.
What makes this charger stand out is intelligent EV Charging allows for billing, monitoring, and data analysis via any OCPP platform. This makes the Ocular IQ Wallbox a perfect solution across fleets and commercial applications.
Built with scalability in mind, Ocular IQ meets your needs today and in the future. Manage an unlimited number of networks via the software of your choice. Plus. thanks to load balancing, you can reduce your infrastructure and energy costs.
- Load balancing
- OCPP 1.6J compliant
- Easy expansion
Further information on them can be found by clicking on the charger image, or here.
Ocular IQ Commercial
The Ocular IQ Commercial EV charger provides a high quality and cost-effective EV charging point designed to offer full Mode 3 fast charging to any EV in Australia. With OCPP integration, the charger can be connected to any charging management system for easy operation, monitoring, and maintenance. With it’s metallic frame and extra-large LCD screen this product is ideal for public and fleet applications to charge any EV in Australia. It has an IP66 rating, so can be installs inside or outside, withstanding the harsh Australian conditions in it’s stride.
The single phase model is 7.2 kW, and three phase 22 kW and it can be purchased tethered (comes with a type 2 charger and cable) or untethered. There is also access to an intelligent smartphone app which makes it easy to understand energy consumption when charging, and can be managed via load management, the advantages of load management can be found here.
Further information on them can be found by clicking on the charger image, or here.
Ocular IQ Dual Tower
The Ocular IQ Dual Tower EV charger provides a high quality and cost-effective EV charging point designed to offer full Mode 3 fast charging to any EV in Australia. With OCPP integration, the charger can be connected to any charging management system for easy operation, monitoring, and maintenance. This charger is heavy duty and is great for public spaces, shopping centres, workplaces, etc. It has an IP66 rating, so can be installs inside or outside, withstanding the harsh Australian conditions in it’s stride.
The single phase model is 2 x 7.2 kW, and three phase 2 x 22 kW and can be managed via load management, the advantages of load management can be found here.
Further information on them can be found by clicking on the charger image, or here.
Ocular Combi 60-120 kW
The Ocular Combi 60-120 kW EV charger provides a high quality and cost-effective EV charging point designed to offer full fast charging to most EV in Australia, generally within an hour. With OCPP integration, the charger can be connected to any charging management system for easy operation, monitoring, and maintenance. This charger is heavy duty and is great for public spaces, shopping centres, workplaces, etc. It has an IP66 rating, so can be installs inside or outside, withstanding the harsh Australian conditions in it’s stride. Built in 4G modem, RFID compatible with MID metering. A truly outstanding bit of kit, that will last the test of time for your commercial needs.
The charging station is available in 60, 90 and 120 Kw models and can be managed via load management, the advantages of load management can be found here.
Further information on them can be found by clicking on the charger image, or here.
Ocular DC Atlas 60 – 180 kW
The Ocular DC Atlas is their fastest charger ever. This DC charger as two EVs to charge at once. It comes with two tethered 5m type 2 cables, floor mounted system combines speed and function to simultaneously charge two EVs. most EVs will charge within 30 minutes. With OCPP integration, the charger can be connected to any charging management system for easy operation, monitoring, and maintenance. Being RFID compatible, giving you the flexibility to be able to charge customers for using this and creating an extra income stream. This charger is heavy duty and is great for public spaces, shopping centres, workplaces, etc. It has an IP66 rating, so can be installs inside or outside, withstanding the harsh Australian conditions in it’s stride.
This can deliver 150 kW (450 km additional range per half hour), weighing in at 430 kg and can be managed via load management, the advantages of load management can be found here.
Further information on them can be found by clicking on the charger image, or here.
Wallbox EV Car Charger
Wallbox are a global company dedicated to changing the manner the world uses energy, they create smart chargers that combine outstanding design with cutting-edge technology. All products are designed and manufactured in Europe.
Copper SB EV Charger
Wallbox Copper SB is designed to provide versatility, reliability and elegance for businesses looking to electrify their commercial parking.
The Copper SB charger guarantees EV drivers’ satisfaction thanks to its integrated socket, enabling EV charging for any electric vehicle on the market. Choose who accesses your charger with the RFID card reader and easily connect to the charger with the myWallbox app.
Copatible with Type 1 and Type 2 EVs, and the charging cable can be locked or unlocked vuia the myWallbox app , as well as via OCPP. Copatible with your employee’s company cards and is always connected thats to the smart communications it has within it.
(source – Wallbox)
The single phase EV charger comes as a 7.4 kW, 3 phase 22 kW, and has a 3 year warranty.
Further information on them can be found by clicking on the charger image, or here.
The Commander Range EV Charger
Wallbox Commander is an advanced, intelligent charging system for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. Commander is designed to offer maximum recharging performance, efficient use of energy and a customised experience for charging your vehicle. Suitable for installation, in private garages and community or company parking.
Through the myWallbox platform, you can monitor energy consumption, view charging history and schedule charging sessions. You even have the option of configuring your Wallbox so that it charges at the most cost effective time of day.
(source – Wallbox)
The single-phase EV charger comes as a 7.4 kW, three phase 22 kW and has a 3-year warranty.
Further information on them can be found by clicking on the charger image, or here.