Commercial EV Charger Installation UK: Workplace & Landlord Guide
Updated: Oct 16
Commercial EV charger installation requires more than choosing a charging unit. Workplaces, landlords and property managers need to consider demand, electrical capacity, access, ongoing costs and future expansion. Logic Charge provides research and enquiry guidance; we do not install chargepoints.
Who needs commercial EV charging?
Businesses may want workplace charging for employees, destination charging for customers, fleet charging for company vehicles or provision for tenants. Each use case creates different requirements for parking, dwell time, billing and maintenance.
Planning a workplace EV charging installation
Start by estimating the number of vehicles, daily mileage, how long they remain parked and when electricity demand is highest. A site survey should assess available electrical capacity, distribution arrangements, cable routes, civil works, accessibility and any landlord or planning permissions.
Commercial EV charger installation costs
Costs vary with charger type, number of bays, network connection, groundworks, electrical upgrades, software subscriptions and maintenance. Request itemised proposals showing installation, commissioning, payment or access management, warranties and ongoing service charges. For fleet and workplace sites, total cost of ownership matters more than the hardware price alone.
Charging speeds, load management and scalability
A bank of AC chargers may suit vehicles parked for several hours. Faster DC charging can serve shorter stops but may bring much higher infrastructure requirements. Dynamic load management can help distribute available power across charging bays. The right approach depends on actual site usage, not simply the highest advertised kW.
Grants, compliance and operator responsibilities
UK schemes and eligibility can change. Check current official government guidance before budgeting for grants. A suitable contractor should explain applicable electrical standards, safety responsibilities and handover documentation. Public-facing charging may have additional payment, reliability and information obligations.
Get advice on your commercial charging project
Logic Charge can help structure the questions for an initial feasibility discussion and compare the considerations behind supplier proposals. We do not claim to have an established nationwide installer network or to provide certified engineering designs. Send an enquiry through the website to discuss your project. Installation enquiries are subject to availability and professional assessment.
Start with how long vehicles stay
Dwell time simply means the time a vehicle remains parked. An employee’s car may be on site all day; a delivery vehicle may need to leave again soon. Write down arrival times, departure deadlines and the energy each vehicle needs. That is more useful than choosing the highest power number first.
Understand AC, DC and shared power
AC means alternating current. With AC charging, the vehicle’s onboard charger converts it for the battery, so the car’s AC limit matters. DC means direct current: the conversion happens in the charging equipment. A DC charger can serve a different operational need, but it also changes the site’s power and cost requirements. A 22 kW AC unit cannot make a vehicle accept 22 kW if its onboard limit is lower.
Load management shares the available charging capacity. It can help several vehicles use a site without all drawing maximum power at once. Ask the designer to demonstrate that the proposed system will still meet departure deadlines on a busy day. Smart software does not remove the need for adequate electrical capacity.
What should a commercial quotation include?
Compare the charger hardware and number of usable outlets; electrical and network work; cable routes and groundworks; accessible bay design; commissioning and documentation; software, connectivity and payment charges; maintenance response; and warranty exclusions. Ask what happens when communications or the charging-management service is unavailable. Consider future expansion without assuming every charger or software platform will remain compatible indefinitely.
Check grants before work begins
The current Workplace Charging Scheme has a maximum £500-per-socket contribution, subject to its percentage cap, eligibility and application rules. Some older infrastructure and landlord schemes closed to new applications in March 2026. Read our dated grants guide before treating funding as part of the budget.
How does a photo survey fit in?
A guided photo survey helps an installer assess the property remotely. Jumptech provides software for that process. Logic Charge’s Jumptech route is being prepared and is not connected yet. The installer reviews the information and decides whether a visit or further assessment is needed. A home photo survey alone cannot establish the design of a complex commercial site. Do not remove electrical covers or enter hazardous areas to take photographs.
Research reviewed 16 October 2026. This article uses documentary research, not independent equipment testing. Logic Charge provides information and enquiries; an independent professional must establish technical suitability, installation scope and the final quotation.
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