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30th Jul 2021

EV charging at work: employee request form

As the landscape for EV charging evolves and we draw closer to the government’s ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, it’s more important than ever to have EV charging points installed in both domestic and commercial locations.

Requesting EV charging points to be installed at your place of work is something that all employees should feel empowered to do. And for employers it acts as an attractive benefit to staff and bolsters the companies green credentials.

Here’s how you can kickstart this process and the advantages of implementing this change.

How to apply for EV charging at work

It’s really easy to start the process of having an EV charger installed at your workplace. All you need to do is send an email to your employer requesting just that! We have pulled together a template to use to make the process even easier. Just copy the text below into your email provider to get those wheels in motion…

Dear (name)

I’m writing to you regarding the installation of an electric vehicle (EV) charging unit at (company name).  As the automotive world is going green and EV’s are becoming ever more popular, it’d be highly convenient for those who own EV’s to have a charging unit installed for commuting to and from the workplace, as well as our customers.

This would benefit the business for the following reasons:

• It’s attractive to current and future employees, increasing staff retention and can be listed as a benefit 
• Bolsters the companies green credentials 
• Leaves a great impression on visitors and customers who can also benefit from charging access 

I have done some initial research into the best EV chargers and am sharing this helpful article to give you further information: https://www.tlgec.co.uk/services/ev-charging/commercial-ev-charging-solutions/

I look forward to hearing from you,

Kind regards

(Name)

 

This will give your employer all of the information needed to make an official decision and will then be able to look into the next steps.

Benefits of EV charging points at work to employers

By encouraging employees to drive EV’s, your company is contributing to saving the environment by reducing harmful emissions that fuelled vehicles produce.

If you work at a facility such as a shopping centre, having the option of EV charging for consumers who own an EV will make the establishment convenient and attractive for them to visit.

Businesses can benefit financially by using EV’s and can benefit through incentives of going electric, such as cutting costs off fuel duty and road tax. There are a variety of government grants and schemes that will aid businesses across the country.

If you’re interested in having an EV charging unit installed for your business or commercial premises, please contact us. Alternatively, you can check out all our services here!