Project Better Energy has a dedicated team of technicians and engineers developing charge point solutions and handling installations. The Project EV team has so far installed over 10,000 EV charge points across the UK. It is also inventing new charge point solutions – it’s latest the UK’s first Megawatt charger has been designed for local council fleets of commercial vehicles which are beginning to be converted to EVs including refuse trucks, heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), buses, road sweepers, as well as smaller cars and vans. This solution has just completed its pilot at Islington Council prior to rolling out more widely.
Before we start work for any new customer we sit down with them to understand what it is they really need. Many think they need Direct Current (DC) rapid chargers installed when actually the 7kW or 22 kW Alternating Current (AC) charge points may be more suitable.
There are several different types of AC charge points for EVs, each with specific connectors and power outputs which Project Better Energy can talk you through. Here are the main types:
-Type 1: This connector is typically found on older electric vehicles and supports up to 7kW of power. It has five pins and is not commonly used in newer EV models.
-Type 2: This is the most common connector for modern EVs in the UK. It supports up to 22kW of power and includes a locking mechanism to prevent tampering.
For those needing more rapid DC-based charging, perhaps for public charging facilities in service stations and supermarket car parks, there is:
-CHAdeMO: This connector type is used for DC fast charging and is being phased out in favour of the CCS connector. It supports up to 400kW of power.
-CCS Combo Type 2: This connector combines the Type 2 connector with additional pins for DC fast charging. It supports up to 350kW of power and is widely used for rapid and ultra-rapid charging.
AC charge points are typically used for slower, home, or workplace (9AM to 5PM) charging, while DC chargers are used for rapid and ultra-rapid charging at public stations.
Project Better Energy can help you select the right charge points, bundled with the most relevant and convenient payment system in-built, for your offices or public charge points. We can even support customisation of charging posts so that your EV charge points become a direct expression of your brand values. Come and talk to us about your EV charge point needs. We can definitely advise you on the best solutions for you. We’ll also help you manage the costs of putting EV charge points in by helping you tap into the most relevant government grant schemes to keep your costs down.
