Commercial EV charger installation in Northern Ireland
Workplaces, fleets and customer car parks across NI are going electric. Whether you need two staff bays or a managed bank of fast chargers, we match you with vetted, NICEIC-registered installers, and we flag the grants your business can claim.
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The Workplace Charging Scheme, at a glance
- 75% / £500
- Workplace Charging Scheme grant per socket
- 40
- Sockets you can claim for under the WCS
- £20,000
- Maximum WCS support across a single site
- 3
- Vetted quotes from one short form
What we cover for NI businesses
From a couple of staff chargers to a full fleet depot, the same vetted network quotes for your job.
Workplaces and staff parking
Give employees a reason to choose EVs and a perk that costs you little after the grant. Smart chargers let you set access, track usage and recover the electricity cost if you want to.
Fleet and pool vehicles
Depot and yard charging keeps vans and cars ready each morning. We match you with installers who can scope load management so multiple chargers run without overloading your supply.
Customer and visitor car parks
Charging draws drivers in and keeps them on site longer. Retail, hospitality, gyms and visitor attractions across NI are adding bays as a genuine footfall driver.
Destination and tenant sites
Hotels, offices and managed estates can offer charging as an amenity. Pay-to-charge units turn the install into a service you bill for rather than a sunk cost.
Grants that make it add up
The Workplace Charging Scheme takes a real chunk off a business install.
The Workplace Charging Scheme
Businesses, charities and public-sector bodies can claim 75% of the cost, up to £500 per socket, for up to 40 sockets. Schools and education settings can claim up to £2,000 per socket. You apply for a voucher and an authorised installer redeems it against your quote.
How to claim the WCSWhy comparing matters more here
Commercial quotes vary far more than home ones, because socket count, supply capacity, cable runs and load management all move the price. Comparing up to 3 vetted quotes is the only reliable way to judge both the scope and the cost.
How comparing worksWhat to think about before you quote
A good installer will raise these on a site survey. Knowing them first means you brief them well and compare on the right things.
- 01
Your electrical supply
Several commercial chargers can draw more than your incoming supply allows. A site survey checks capacity and whether load management or a supply upgrade is needed.
- 02
Single or three-phase
Many business premises have three-phase power, which opens up faster 22kW charging. A registered installer confirms what you have and what suits your vehicles.
- 03
Access and billing
Decide early whether charging is free for staff, restricted by RFID or app, or paid for by visitors. It shapes the hardware and the back-office you'll want.
- 04
Future expansion
Cheaper to lay cable and groundwork once for the bays you'll want in two years than to dig twice. Tell installers your roadmap so they size the infrastructure right.
Commercial EV charging: common questions
What is the Workplace Charging Scheme?
The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a government grant for businesses, charities and public-sector organisations. It covers 75% of the purchase and installation cost of EV chargepoints, up to £500 per socket, for up to 40 sockets across your sites. You apply for a voucher and an authorised installer redeems it for you.
Who is eligible for the WCS in Northern Ireland?
Businesses, charities and public-sector organisations with dedicated off-street parking for staff or fleet use can apply, provided they have the authority to install. You'll typically need to be registered (for example with Companies House) and have suitable parking. We match you with installers authorised under the scheme who handle the voucher redemption.
How much can a commercial install cost?
It varies far more than a home job, because it depends on the number of sockets, your electrical supply, cable runs across a car park, and any load management or supply upgrade. That's exactly why comparing quotes matters: get up to 3 from vetted installers and compare scope as well as price.
Can we charge staff or visitors for electricity?
Yes. Smart commercial chargers can restrict access by RFID card or app and bill users per kWh or per session, so you can offer charging free as a perk, recover your costs, or run it as a paid service. Tell the installer your preference and they'll spec the right units.
Do commercial installs need NIE Networks notification?
Larger or higher-power installations can require notification to or approval from NIE Networks, and may need a supply assessment. A registered installer handles the network side and the certification as part of the project.
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Tell us about your site and we'll match you with vetted NI installers who handle the grant and the network side.
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