One or two EV chargers at your existing site

Visiting drivers, guests, customers and local residents who need to charge away from home.

Per kWh charges above your electricity cost, with possible extra trade from drivers who spend time and money at your business while they charge.

• Basic pricing and budgeting
• Dealing with suppliers
• Friendly customer service

• Check whether your supply can handle the chargers without an expensive upgrade
• Landlord or lender consent if you do not own the site
• Check whether planning permission or the Public Charge Point Regulations apply
• Use a suitably qualified installer and keep the certification
• Public liability and property insurance
• Income from a few chargers may be modest, so treat it as an add-on
• Check how electricity resale and VAT are treated for your business

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on the chargers you choose, installation and whether your supply needs an upgrade. Check your supply can cope first, as an upgrade can be expensive.

Monthly revenue is typically around £100 to £500, depending on local demand and your pricing. Income from a few chargers may be modest, so it is best treated as an add-on to your existing business.

Check whether your supply can handle the chargers, whether you need landlord or lender consent, and whether planning permission or the Public Charge Point Regulations apply. Also check installer certification, insurance, electricity resale and VAT.