Workplace and fleet EV charging contractor

Employers, landlords, hotels, councils, housing managers and small fleet operators.

Project fees for each installation, plus annual maintenance contracts and call-out charges for repairs.

• Qualified electrician with inspection and testing experience
• Project planning and quoting larger jobs
• Managing a small team or subcontractors

• Start-up costs depend heavily on what you already own: a suitable van, test equipment, tools, training, public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and a first stock of materials all add up
• Employer's liability insurance once you take on staff
• Competent person scheme registration and notifying the network operator, check what applies
• Larger sites may need a grid connection upgrade, which takes time and is outside your control
• Rules on public charge point reliability and payment methods, check current regulations
• Slow payment on large jobs, agree stage payments in writing

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around £15,000 to £60,000, depending on what you already own. A suitable van, test equipment, tools, training, insurance and a first stock of materials all add up.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £5,000 to £25,000, depending on the size and number of jobs and any servicing work. The estimates assume at least about 30 hours a week. Agree stage payments in writing on larger jobs.

You would typically be a qualified electrician with inspection and testing experience. Check which competent person scheme registration and network operator notification applies, and note that larger sites may need a grid connection upgrade outside your control.