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Amp EV is with you on your EV journey

Glasdon Group Limited has committed to being a Responsible Business and is constantly evaluating its social and environmental impact. A key priority is to see how it can positively contribute to both the communities in which it operates and the wider environment. Over the years they have taken many steps to help achieve this, as can be seen from its ‘Responsible Business’ journey.

As part of this, Glasdon Group Limited has pledged to reach Net Zero by 2035 and committed to upgrading all company vehicles to electric by 2025. As part of this roll out they employed Amp EV to support them with the installation of 14no 7kW EV charging stations and a back office management portal.

Alasdair Croft, Amp EV’s Managing Director said: “We were delighted to be chosen to deliver this project and a pleasure to work with Glasdon Group’s management and be a part of its carbon saving strategies. Charging infrastructure is the key element of the future in sustainable transport. Amp EV is working in partnership with many high profile clients to deliver this infrastructure on their behalf across the UK. Glasdon Group is an excellent example to follow, setting the benchmark high with their mission.”

Further to exhibiting the quality and safety considerations necessary for a project like this, Amp EV was able to present the best commercial value, and demonstrable experience in this field. With a wealth of understanding of the constraints of working in a busy workplace, and the necessary safety provisions and flexibility required to deliver the project gave their bid the cutting edge over their competition.

With supply chain arrangements in place with UK and international EV charging equipment suppliers, and close working relationships with electricity providers, Amp EV is in a perfect position to ensure the right solution for every location.

Its work with independent connection providers allows a full turnkey project management approach to supply and connection. This avoids the long lead in times often associated with direct instructions to the electricity suppliers. All of this was important to Glasdon when it came to selecting the right supplier.

Working closely with the company throughout the installation process, Amp’s team remained focused on quality, value, and engineering. Understanding the big concerns for Glasdon was cost and energy efficiency, Amp EV ensured that they were able to offer the most efficient charging options.

Throughout the process, the team at Amp EV kept the key personnel at the business up to date with the progress of the project, and ensured that it was completed on time.

Amp EV’s range of chargers, coupled with its online industry leading EV charger management portal, makes them key UK-wide providers of electric vehicle charging points, helping the UK keep pace with the sustainable and environmental commitments to reach the 2050 net zero target.

Its friendly staff and wealth of specialist knowledge make Amp EV the only call to make if you are looking to electrify your fleet and make inroads on your Net Zero journey.

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Future proof your fleet with EO Charging

With the ban on new petrol and diesel sales now only a couple of lease lifetimes away, it’s imperative fleet managers have a clear EV strategy – including for installing charging infrastructure, says EO Charging

Last year, the UK Government announced it was bringing forward its ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars. While many of our clients welcomed the acceleration of this shift, they also admitted feeling slightly daunted by the scale of the task over the next seven years to prepare their fleets and businesses.

We recently surveyed 500 fleet managers across the UK to understand their progress in switching to electric, and while eight in ten have a clear electric vehicle (EV) strategy, only half have started implementing it.

The research also showed that confidence among fleet decision makers in small or medium-sized businesses was significantly lower than their counterparts in larger companies.

However, with the 2030 deadline now only a couple of lease lifetimes away, the window for action is narrowing. Businesses that start their electrification strategy early can also start to take advantage of the operational and financial benefits. According to research published by Go Ultra Low, almost 435,000 SMEs could save up to £1,440 a year by switching to their first electric car.

To make the most of these potential gains, it is vital businesses receive the right guidance and support to help them navigate the transition.

Investing in the right charging infrastructure

Taking the time to identify the right charging infrastructure for your business is essential to ensure a successful transition.

A mistake we often see fleet managers make is to purchase new EVs before addressing if there is sufficient power available on site to charge them. It takes time to install the right charging infrastructure, which increases considerably if a new grid connection is required. View it as an afterthought and risk your new vehicles sitting idle for months while you wait for the power required to run them.

That’s why it’s important to work with the right charging partner, one that is able to guide and educate your business through the process from start to finish.

At EO, we understand that every business and fleet is different. That’s why we provide tailored charging solutions that are unique to your business needs, making it simple and cost-effective to invest in EV charging infrastructure whether you have a fleet of 5, 50 or 500 EVs.

Making the most of your electric fleet

From Amazon to Tesco, we’re already powering some of the world’s biggest businesses. We’ve distilled our experience into enterprise grade charging hardware and software, designed for fleet operators of all sizes.

Our latest generation of OCPP-compliant smart chargers – the EO Genius 2 for commercial use and the EO Mini Pro 3 for return-to-home fleets – have been completely reimagined with EO’s new signature product design language and feature a fully reconfigured operating platform.

The Genius 2 offers load management - allowing fleet managers to distribute available power across multiple chargers via any OCPP-compliant software platform or once connected to the EO Cloud. The EO Cloud is a centralised platform that provides charging insights such as detailed energy usage, charge scheduling, telematics integration and much more, allowing fleet managers to control their new electric fleet with ease, no matter the location.

The Mini Pro 3 can also be connected to the EO Cloud, allowing fleet managers to easily track workplace, depot and employee home chargers across one dashboard.

Ongoing services and maintenance

Once the right charging solution has been identified, our team will install the infrastructure and can remotely monitor it 24/7/365, providing maintenance services as and when its needed.

EO recently executed an operations and maintenance programme covering several thousand AC chargers at more than 50 sites across six countries, and were able to resolve any Europe-wide on-site or remote issue in an average time of under three hours.

It’s time to act now

We’re all moving towards an electrified future; it is no longer a question of if, but when.

With an increased desire for transparency in the supply chain, businesses can transform their operations by electrifying their fleet, making cost savings whilst building consumer trust.

With the right charging partner, you’ll be able to make the most of your electric fleet and trust that you’ll have a helping hand no matter what the future holds. If you’re considering switching to electric, we encourage you to get in touch with our charging experts today to understand how we can help.

Find out more To find out more about EO’s bespoke electric vehicle charging solutions for businesses and fleet operators of all sizes, visit https://www.eocharging.com/ commercial-solutions