Towpath Talk

Joining the EV revolution

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DURING the months of lockdown, the peculiarit­y of staying indoors and avoiding the act of driving started to become the norm; as a result, air pollution was declining, making people think twice about their carbon footprint.

Experienci­ng significan­t benefits from better air quality, many are now opting to drive an electric vehicle (EV) to play their part. With this in mind, the increase in electric vehicles requires the accelerati­on of charging points, allowing drivers to recharge convenient­ly.

Situating EV charge points at canal, river or waterfront locations is simpler than most would think. The location merely requires live, neutral and earth wiring capabiliti­es as well as sufficient parking space.

Businesses of all shapes and sizes can use EV charging as a way of attracting new visitors while creating the grounds for visitor retention.

There is also the opportunit­y to generate additional revenue by using flexible pricing models; with the ability to offer free charging to pay-as-you-go charging, the opportunit­ies to entice a new visitor base are endless. Some will have concerns about electrical capacity to operate the EV charge points; however, modern technology now provides load management capabiliti­es, ensuring that on-site power is used and managed efficientl­y.

With OLEV grant funding available and many locations eligible to apply, the deployment of EV charging infrastruc­ture can facilitate the rise in EVs for waterfront destinatio­ns.

For more, please contact Rolec Services on 01205 724754 or email rolec@rolecserv.co.uk

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PHOTO SUPPLIED Electric charging points at a waterfront location.

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