Future-Proof Your Forecourt for the Electric Transition
Petrol station revenue is declining as EV adoption accelerates. Forecourt operators who invest in rapid EV charging now are positioning for the next 20 years — generating new revenue streams and retaining customers through the transition.
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The Existential Challenge Facing Forecourt Operators
Falling Fuel Revenue
EV market share is growing year-on-year. Every EV sold is a vehicle that never uses a petrol forecourt — the revenue trajectory is clear and accelerating.
High-Voltage Grid Challenges
Rapid EV chargers (50kW–150kW) require significant electrical infrastructure. DNO upgrades, transformers, and groundworks are complex — but navigable with the right partner.
Changing Customer Dwell Behaviour
EV drivers spend 15–45 minutes charging — far longer than a 3-minute fuel stop. The forecourt model must evolve: more food, more retail, more reason to stay.
"From single-site petrol stations to national forecourt networks — we deliver rapid charging infrastructure and the managed service behind it."
Rapid EV Charging Infrastructure for Forecourts
From single-site petrol stations to national forecourt networks — we deliver rapid charging infrastructure and the managed service behind it.
Rapid & Ultra-Rapid DC Charging
50kW, 100kW, and 150kW DC rapid chargers deliver 100+ miles in under 30 minutes — meeting driver expectations at motorway services and major forecourts.
Motorway Services Solutions
High-capacity multi-bay installations for motorway service areas — designed for peak demand, all-weather reliability, and 24/7 operation with remote monitoring.
Truck Stop & HGV Charging
High-power overnight charging for HGVs and LCVs — 150kW DC and overnight AC installations designed around mandatory driver rest periods.
Integrated Retail & F&B Planning
Longer dwell times mean more retail and food spend. We work with your retail partners to optimise forecourt layout for the EV customer journey.
Phased Network Rollout
Planning a multi-site network? We design a consistent technical specification across all sites, manage simultaneous deployments, and provide unified network management.
Network Management Platform
Single dashboard for your entire charging network — pricing, uptime monitoring, revenue reporting, and driver usage analytics across all sites.
Why Forecourt Operators Choose Energy-Partners
Revenue Diversification
Charging revenue partially offsets declining fuel margins — while extended customer dwell times increase shop and food service revenue per visit.
DNO & Grid Expertise
We manage the full DNO application process, grid upgrade design, and transformer procurement — the most complex part of forecourt EV charging, handled for you.
National Network Capability
We deploy and manage EV charging networks across the UK — a single supplier relationship for national forecourt groups simplifies procurement and operations.
Future Government Mandate Compliance
The government's EV infrastructure mandate for major fuel retailers is on the horizon. Installing now means compliance, not crisis.
24/7 Network Monitoring
Round-the-clock remote monitoring with automatic engineer dispatch — critical for public-facing rapid chargers where uptime directly impacts driver confidence and revenue.
Rapid Charger-Specific Grants
Dedicated government funding streams exist specifically for rapid public charging infrastructure — often covering a significant portion of equipment and installation costs.
Forecourt & Public Charging Grant Funding
Forecourt operators and public charging providers can access specific funding streams beyond standard workplace grants.
LEVI Capital Fund (Rapid Chargers)
Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure funding specifically supports public rapid charging installation — available to forecourt operators via local authority partnerships.
RAPID+ Grant for Rapid Chargers
Up to 75% of eligible costs for rapid EV charge point installation in underserved locations — applies to many forecourt and service area sites.
10-Year Business Rates Relief
Zero business rates on qualifying charge points for 10 years — significant saving on high-value rapid charger installations.
Capital Allowance First-Year Relief
Full first-year tax relief on qualifying EV charging equipment under HMRC Full Expensing rules.
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