What's the point of installing recharging points in a company?
Inevitably, installing charging stations in a company offers significant benefits, both for the organization and its employees. According toAvere France328,512 electric cars were sold in France in 2023, an increase of 49.5% on the previous year, and 118,009 charging points are now open to the public. What's more, this demonstrates a particular attraction for drivers to go green.
Also read : 5 reasons to install charging stations on your premises
Initially, by encouraging the adoption of electric vehicles, the company is helping to emissions of greenhouse gases and fine particulates and fine-particle emissionsemissions, thus encouraging more environmentally-friendly mobility. According to the French Ministry of Ecological Transition, this represents around 30% of the country's GHG emissions.
Secondly, the company improve its cost management and optimize its cash flow. By installing recharging stations and adopting a fleet of electric vehiclesthe company becomes more competitive, as the kilowatt-hour (kWh) rate for electricity remains more affordable than for fuel. What's more, installing a charging station gives your company the opportunity to diversify its sources of revenue by charging for recharging. In addition to boosting your company's salesthis approach also discourage excessive use of charging stations by "buffer vehicles", i.e. those that remain connected for several hours or even days in a public parking lot. Pricing options can therefore include :
- Rate per kWh,
- Time rate,
- Flat-rate pricing based on the power of the electric recharging solution.
What's more, if the company chooses to install solar panels or photovoltaic parking shadesthe can be even more significant.. It can generate its own green electricity and power charging stations with solar energy.
For further information, please see our article on mandatory photovoltaic shading for parking lots.
What's more, by reducing its CO2 emissions, the company is demonstrating its commitment to the energy transition. In this way, it can meet its objectives in terms of corporate social responsibility (CSR) OBJECTIVES. This contributes to raise its profile and strengthen its brand image with customers and employees alike.
Also read : Companies: the benefits of an electric vehicle fleet
In addition to attracting new customers and talent, installing charging stations on your premises also helps to build customer and employee loyalty. customer and employee loyalty. It's an additional benefit that sets organizations apart from their competitors.
Finally, following the LOM lawlaw, directives concerning charging stations in the workplace are constantly evolving. So, to ensure compliance with legal requirements and anticipate future changes, Beev recommends that companies devote resources to the adoption of charging solutions for electric vehicles.
What does the LOM law say?
To give you some context, the report on the LOM law of 2019 highlights that current transportation policy is no longer in line with global measures and challenges, and no longer meets the needs and expectations of citizens. Thus, two problems need to be resolved the lack of public transportation in many areas, and theenvironmental and climatic urgency.
Companies covered by this legislation are those with more than 50 employees and a fleet of more than 100 vehicles (with a total weight of less than 3.5 tonnes).
Article A26 of the LOM stipulates the purchase of low-emission vehicles (greenhouse gas emissions of less than 60 g/km):
- 20 % of this renewal from January 1ᵉʳ, 2024
- 35 % of this renewal from January 1ᵉʳ, 2027
- 50 % of this renewal from January 1ᵉʳ, 2030
Company parking lots: how many spaces do they need for electric vehicles?
In addition to updating the electric fleet, a new condition has been added.
Initially, companies with buildings buildings erected prior to 2012with more than 20 employee parking spaces, are required to prepare their parking spaces for the installation ofinstallation of charging stations.
In a second phase industrial or tertiary buildings erected after January 1ᵉʳ, 2017 and equipped with an enclosed, sheltered parking area for employees must imperatively :
- anticipate installation (ducts, cable trays or conduits from the general low-voltage switchboard),
- or install pre-wiring to integrate one or more charging stations.
In a third phase, parking lots with less than 40 spaces require the company to pre-equip at least a minimum of 10% of parking spaces. For larger parking lots, this proportion rises to 20 %.
Which model to choose, depending on the size of your business?
When it comes to choosing a recharging solution for your business, the size of your company plays an important role in the selection process. So, here are a few considerations to take into account depending on the size of your business.
Initially, the number of charging points depends on the number of vehicles in the fleet. If the option is to offer free charging to employees' vehicles, or to open the station to the public, more will naturally be needed.
What's more, when it comes to installing a charging station on your premises, you need to pay particular attention to brand selection. Considering the manufacturer of the charging station is of paramount importance. Likewise, the type of terminal chosen for the company will vary according to the specific features of the parking lot. For example:
- In an enclosed parking lot or equipped with photovoltaic shade = wall-mounted terminals,
- For outdoor parking lots = ground-mounted charging stations or totem totem charging stations.
For more information, see our article on the best charging stations for professionals may help you in your choice.
Different types of charging power for different needs
Customer or employee satisfaction is a key factor in maintaining a long-term relationship. That's why it's important to choose the type of power delivered by a recharging solution.
Did you know? : 90% of electric car recharges are carried out at home or at work, while the remainder are on the roads or in public parking lots, according to Avere France.
Note that charging stations for professional use can deliver power ranging from 3.7 kW to 22 kW.
As you know, recharging solutions deliver several types of recharging power:
- Slow charging (domestic or reinforced socket, AC current) 1.8 kW and 3.7 kW
- Fast to accelerated charging (AC current) 7.4 kW, 11 kW and 22 kW
- Fast charging (DC) Up to 350 kW
It is therefore advisable to choose charging stations that are compatible with the electric vehicles in your business fleet:
- For company parking lots slow or accelerated recharging.
- for fleet charging of electric cars at night or during employees' working hours).
- low turnover of electric vehicles.
- For parking lots open to the public : fast recharging.
- to ensure optimum rotation of each electric vehicle with increased mobility needs.
- recharge time divided by 3 compared with slow recharge.
However, if you don't want to buy charging points directly, Beev offers professionals charging point rental.
How much should I expect to pay to install a charging station on my premises?
First and foremost, please bear in mind that an IRVE-certified installer is required for charging station installations with a equal to or greater than 3.7 kW. Their expertise and skills guarantee the safe installation of this device.
What's more, they follow the guidelines of the NF C 15-100 electrical standard. This standard sets out guidelines for :
- design,
- installation,
- maintaining low-voltage electrical systems in France.
Its aim is to ensure maximum user safety and optimal equipment operation.
If you want to become more efficient and develop your expertise, we invite you to join our network of Beev IRVE installers installer network and become our partner.
Naturally, the cost of a charging station varies according to brand and capacity. This amount includes various essential elements:
- the number of terminals,
- their power,
- the distance between the terminal and the electricity meter,
- available options,
- the necessary roadworks,
- available options.
The AC terminalswhich operate on alternating current and offer a power range from 3.7 to 22 kW, are the most most economical. You can buy a reliable model for less than €1,000, but some can cost upwards of €2,000.
On the other hand DC charging pointscharging points, which use direct current and offer a power rating of over 50 kW, are more expensive. For the purchase of a charging point, we recommend a minimum investment of €10,000.
For more information, please see our article on price of electric car charging stations.
Conclusion
As you've already guessed, choosing the right charging station for your business is of strategic importance. By investing in the right charging infrastructure, you're not only meeting today's needs, but also anticipating future trends.
The variety of options available can seem daunting, but by understanding your company's specific needs, you can make an informed decision. Whether it's to meet the needs of your employees, visitors, or to contribute to the energy transition, every choice of charging station is a step towards a more sustainable future. What's more, don't forget that you're entitled to certain subsidies for the acquisition of charging stations in France.
We hope this article has provided you with valuable information to guide your decision. To further explore sustainable mobility solutions and other aspects of the transition to a greener energy future, stay tuned to our blog. Together, we can shape a cleaner, more sustainable world for generations to come.
