EO Charging has partnered with TriConnex, an independent multi-utility provider, to launch a residential EV charging solution that offers the supply, design and connection of EV chargers between 7kW and 350kW, depending on the size and scale of a developer’s project.
As part of the UK government’s aim to further incentivise UK drivers to choose an electric vehicle, it has signalled a change in building regulations to ensure a charge point is installed on every home with parking. The proposed changes would require developers to provide active charging provision in all new build residential developments. This would mean additional costs, operational challenges with regards to the management of charging points, and the requirement to select a solution that is reliable and complies with new regulations.
“The majority of electric vehicle drivers find it easiest to charge their vehicles at home, and overnight when electricity is often cheaper. By analysing where domestic vehicles spend the most dwell time, often at home, it’s clear that investment needs to be made in both private and public charging infrastructure to support the green revolution,” said Charlie Jardine, CEO at EO Charging.
While it is relatively easy to fit a charging point to a single dwelling, there are inevitable complexities in shared developments or spaces such as with billing, maintenance and repairs of the equipment. TriConnex’s partnership with EO Charging resolves this by installing smart equipment that can distinguish the cars and energy used each time for smart billing, as well as providing unparalleled customer care and service should there be any issues.
“With the Government set to mandate chargers in all new developments, this partnership is ahead of the curve in helping to deliver this service for residents who want to embrace the EV revolution now,” Jardine continued.
Meeting the growing customer demand for electric vehicle charging can increase the value of residential developments. As an independent residential specialist, TriConnex supports and advises developers on the extra capacity required to provide household and shared EV charging facilities. Through the partnership with EO Charging, it now offers a fully inclusive product that also provides an innovative lifetime adoption option for long-term ownership and management of off-plot, shared and community chargers, taking on this responsibility for management companies.
“As the transition to electric vehicles gathers momentum, we expect to see an increasing demand for reliable, competitively priced charging installations from EV owners who don’t have access to on-plot parking,” said Chris Doré, Business Development Manager at TriConnex Ltd.
“By providing a full range of residential EV charging solutions we want to add value to our customers’ developments and enable drivers to switch to electric vehicles.”
EO Charging designs and manufactures EV chargers and supplies cloud-based charge-point management software. The company’s products include the smallest smart fast chargers for individual homes, as well as larger units for charging in communal and public parking areas.
