EV Charging Drives Footfall, Dwell Time, and Basket Size
Shoppers with EVs choose retail destinations with charging — and they stay longer and spend more when their car is charging. Turn your car park into a competitive advantage.
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Why Retail Is Under Pressure to Deliver EV Charging
Losing Shoppers to EV-Equipped Competitors
EV drivers choose shopping destinations based on charging availability. Without it, you're losing a growing segment of high-value shoppers to competitors who offer it.
Shorter Visits and Smaller Baskets
Shoppers who are managing range anxiety visit quickly and leave. Charging removes that anxiety — they browse longer, visit more stores, and spend more per visit.
Sustainability Expectations From Retailers
Anchor tenants and retail park developers increasingly require sustainability credentials from landlords. EV charging is the most visible and measurable action.
"Designed for high-turnover retail car parks — maximising the number of vehicles served per bay per day."
High-Throughput Retail EV Charging That Pays Its Way
Designed for high-turnover retail car parks — maximising the number of vehicles served per bay per day.
Shopping Centre Installations
High-throughput 7kW–22kW AC and rapid DC charging for major shopping centres. Smart load management handles peak weekend demand without grid upgrades.
Supermarket & Retail Park Solutions
For 45–90 minute supermarket shops, 22kW AC chargers add 30–50 miles — enough for a round trip. Integrated with loyalty card programmes.
Garden Centre Charging
Garden centre customers browse for 1–2 hours — ideal for standard AC charging. Many garden centres use EV charging as part of a broader sustainability story.
Pay-As-You-Go & Subscription Models
Offer pay-per-use charging for casual shoppers or discounted rates via a retail loyalty programme — driving membership sign-ups alongside charging revenue.
Footfall & Revenue Analytics
Correlate charging sessions with transaction data — demonstrating the commercial value of EV charging investment to stakeholders and anchor tenants.
Retailer & Brand Sponsorship
Sell branded charging bay sponsorship to anchor tenants or local businesses — a new income stream that reduces your net infrastructure cost.
The Commercial Case for Retail EV Charging
Destination Discovery
EV driver apps direct shoppers to your centre. Many first visits are driven by charging availability — and a good experience converts them into regulars.
Extended Dwell & Higher Spend
Shoppers who are charging do not rush. Research consistently shows 15–25% higher average spend per visit among EV charging customers.
Anchor Tenant Attraction
Premium retailers and F&B operators favour locations with EV charging. It supports tenant attraction and lease renewals for retail park owners.
Direct Charging Revenue
High-turnover retail locations generate significant charging revenue — often enough to cover infrastructure costs within 2–3 years.
ESG & Sustainability Reporting
Carbon saved data from your charge points supports CRREM, GRESB, and BREEAM reporting requirements — increasingly important for institutional landlords.
Phased Investment Strategy
Start with a pilot block of 10–20 bays, measure commercial impact, then expand with confidence. Our infrastructure is designed for phased rollout from day one.
Significant Grant Funding for Retail Operators
Shopping centres and retail landlords qualify for multiple funding streams — we handle every application.
OZEV Workplace Charging Scheme
For staff charging areas. Up to £350 per socket, max 40 sockets. Covers up to 75% of installation costs.
EV Infrastructure Grant
Per-site grant for customer and public charge point installation at retail premises.
10-Year Business Rates Relief
Zero business rates on qualifying charge points for 10 years — meaningful saving for large multi-bay retail installations.
First-Year Capital Allowance
Full tax relief on qualifying EV equipment in year one — improving capital project ROI significantly.
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