Workplace & Commercial EV Charging in Derby & Derbyshire

Smart Features for Business Charging

Commercial EV chargers come with a range of smart features designed to help businesses manage usage, control access and recover costs. These tools are especially useful for workplaces where multiple staff, visitors or vehicles need to charge throughout the day.

RFID Cards & Access Control

Most commercial chargers allow you to control who can use them. With RFID cards or fobs, authorised staff simply tap to begin charging. This prevents unauthorised use and ensures your chargers remain available for the people who actually need them.

Usage Tracking & Reporting

Smart chargers record every charging session, including how much energy was used, how long the vehicle was connected and which user accessed the charger. Businesses can download or view usage reports, making it easy to track costs, monitor staff benefits or manage fleet activity.

Cost Recovery Options

For businesses that want to recoup charging costs, smart chargers can apply set tariffs for staff or visitors. Some systems allow for automated billing, while others offer internal reporting so you can recharge costs manually if needed. This is particularly useful for workplaces offering EV charging as an employee benefit.

Load Balancing

Commercial premises often have limited spare electrical capacity. Load balancing ensures that charging stations never overload your system by automatically adjusting power levels across multiple chargers. This protects your electrical infrastructure while still keeping vehicles topped up.

OCPP Management Systems

For larger sites, OCPP-compatible chargers can link to a central management platform. This lets you monitor chargers in real time, set permissions, troubleshoot remotely and scale your system as your business grows.

Integration with Business Operations

Smart chargers can be aligned with shift patterns, business hours or fleet schedules, helping ensure that energy use stays efficient and predictable. Whether you need simple staff charging or a fully managed commercial system, we’ll help you choose the right features to suit your business.

Installation Process for Businesses

We understand that commercial premises need clear planning, minimal disruption and a professional approach from start to finish. Our installation process is structured to ensure your workplace EV chargers are designed correctly, installed safely and integrated smoothly into your daily operations.

1. Site Survey & Consultation

We begin with a detailed survey of your premises — including your electrical capacity, car park layout, staff or customer usage patterns and future expansion plans. We discuss where chargers should be positioned, how many you need and what smart features will best support your business.

2. Design & Planning

Based on the survey, we create a tailored installation plan. This includes cable routes, mounting positions, load balancing requirements and any upgrades needed for your distribution board. We also consider signage, bay markings and accessibility if required.

3. Installation

Our qualified electricians carry out the installation safely and efficiently. Whether it’s wall-mounted chargers by your building, pedestal chargers in open car parks or dual-socket units for multiple users, we install everything to a high standard with minimal disruption. We work around your business hours where possible to keep your operations running smoothly.

4. Testing, Commissioning & Compliance

Once installed, we test all chargers thoroughly — including electrical protection, earthing, smart connectivity and charging performance. You’ll receive all relevant certificates, compliance documents and guidance for your business records.

5. Staff Demonstration & Setup

We walk you through how the chargers work, including RFID access, app features, reporting tools and scheduling. If your business needs user accounts or management access, we can help set these up so everything is ready from day one.

6. Ongoing Support

Commercial chargers need to remain reliable. If your business ever requires repairs, additional chargers or further electrical work, we’re here to support you. We can also provide periodic safety checks for ongoing compliance. Our structured approach ensures that your EV charging system is installed correctly and is ready to support your staff, customers and fleet straight away.

Commercial EV Charging Costs & ROI

The cost of installing workplace EV chargers varies depending on the number of units, the layout of your premises and the capacity of your existing electrical system. We give clear, transparent guidance from the start so you understand the full investment and the long-term benefits for your business.

What Influences the Cost?

Several factors determine the overall installation cost, including:

• The number of chargers required (single units or multi-bay setups)
• Type of chargers (wall-mounted, pedestal, or dual-socket)
• Distance from distribution board to parking areas
• Condition and capacity of your existing electrical infrastructure
• Smart functionality such as RFID access, reporting or cost recovery
• Load management or electrical upgrades, if needed

We always outline these elements clearly so you can make an informed decision.

Energy Tariffs for Businesses

Many businesses benefit from commercial electricity tariffs that offer cheaper rates during off-peak hours. By combining smart scheduling with a suitable tariff, you can significantly reduce the cost of charging staff vehicles or small fleet vans.

Staff Charging Policies & Cost Recovery

Smart commercial chargers allow you to:

• Set fixed charging rates for staff or visitors
• Track individual usage through RFID
• Bill departments, employees or company vehicles
• Monitor energy use for tax or reimbursement purposes

This keeps the system fair, organised and financially manageable.

Long-Term Return on Investment

Businesses across Derbyshire are seeing long-term savings by switching to electric fleets and offering onsite charging. Benefits include:

• Reduced fuel costs
• Lower maintenance for electric vehicles
• Increased staff retention and satisfaction
• Attracting environmentally conscious customers
• Future-proofing the business as EV adoption continues to grow

When installed and managed correctly, commercial EV charging becomes a cost-efficient asset rather than an expense.



Scalable as Your Business Grows

A key ROI benefit is that you can start small — perhaps with one or two chargers — and expand the system as demand increases. With OCPP management systems and load balancing, adding more chargers later is simple and affordable.

Why Derbyshire Businesses Choose Us

Businesses across Derby and Derbyshire trust us to install their workplace EV chargers because we combine electrical expertise with a clear understanding of how commercial premises operate. We don’t simply fit chargers — we make sure the system is safe, practical and tailored to the needs of your staff, customers and vehicles.

As fully qualified electricians, we assess your electrical infrastructure properly before installation. This means we design solutions that work with your existing distribution board, protect other essential equipment and remain compliant with commercial regulations. Many businesses find this level of care reassuring, especially when balancing EV charging with machinery, IT equipment, refrigeration, lighting or HVAC systems.

We’re also part of the Derbyshire Specialists Group, which gives your business an additional advantage. If your survey highlights an issue — such as an ageing distribution board, insufficient load capacity or an area that needs making good — we can handle it in-house. There’s no need to juggle multiple contractors or delay installation while you find another tradesperson. Everything is completed by one coordinated team.

Businesses choose us because we are:

• Dependable, local and easy to reach
• Experienced with offices, warehouses, hospitality venues and retail premises
• Skilled at planning safe cable routes across busy car parks
• Fully compliant with commercial electrical standards
• Respectful of business operations, minimising downtime
• Transparent with pricing and installation timelines
• Able to support future expansion as EV adoption grows

We understand that commercial installations require a higher level of planning and reliability. Our goal is to deliver an EV charging setup that works seamlessly with your business and supports your long-term growth.

Book a Commercial EV Charging Assessment

If your business is ready to introduce workplace EV charging — or you’d simply like expert guidance on where to start — we’re here to help. We provide clear advice, practical solutions and professional installation for commercial properties across Derby and Derbyshire.

Whether you run an office, warehouse, retail premises, hospitality venue or operate a small fleet, we’ll assess your site, explain your options and design a charging setup that suits both your power capacity and day-to-day operations.

Get in Touch to Arrange Your Assessment

• Send us photos of your distribution board and car park layout
• Request an on-site survey for more complex installations
• Ask questions about smart features, staff access or ROI
• Discuss single chargers or multi-bay charging areas

We cover Derby and all surrounding areas, including Pride Park, Allenton, Chaddesden, Littleover, Mickleover, Alvaston, Spondon, Belper, Ripley, Ilkeston and the wider Derbyshire region.

Our team is ready to help your business make the transition to safe, reliable and future-ready EV charging.  Get in touch today to book your commercial EV charging assessment or request a no-obligation quote, which can also include exploring charging solutions for employees at home.