BLOG EV Charging What Grants are Available to Renters and Flat Owners with Electric Cars? Chloe Sharp 22 March 2023 at 08:38:46 According to the 2021 census, 21.7% of people in England and Wales lived in apartments . That’s 5.4 million people . Yet, rental properties have been noticeably neglected by the EV industry since popularity first started to rise. When we think of home charging , the first thing that probably comes to mind is the image of a charger secured to the side of a house with a car parked nicely besides it. But for people who are living in rented accommodation, it’s not even possible to paint the walls, let alone install an EV charge point to the outside of your building. Not to mention people living in apartment complexes who don’t even have access to an exterior wall that isn’t six stories high. The main issue seems to be having somewhere to plug in your electric car. Cars are an investment, so why would you spend money on one if you have nowhere to charge it? The Juicy Details Other incentives have been introduced by the UK Government to help tackle this issue, like the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS), which has now been replaced by the EV chargepoint grant. Although phased out for homeowners, funding for apartments is still in effect . The grant offers applicants either £350 or a 75% cost reduction towards the cost of purchasing and installing the charger. You have until 31st March 2024 to apply. Do apply if you: · Own (or lease) an OZEV approved electric vehicle or have one on order. You can find a link to this list on the OZEV website. Leased vehicles, for work or for personal use, must have at least 6 months on the lease. Keep proof of your lease or pre-order at the ready, since these will need to be shown to your local EV charge point installer. · Live in a flat in the UK Homeowners who live in flats and people living in rental accommodation (flats and single-use properties). · Have access to a private, off-street parking space . Don’t apply if you: · Are going to move (or you’re planning on moving) soon. · Already have a charge point installed. Yes, even if that charger you have isn’t compatible with your new car. Or if you want to change the location of the charger. · Have already claimed this grant or other similar schemes. · Own and are living in a house. Don’t worry though, it’s not all doom and gloom. If you aren’t eligible for this grant, OZEV are offering funding for a range of different circumstances. Your landlord can also claim through the EV infrastructure grant for residential car parks, which gives them up to £30,000 of additional capital to go towards financing the installation of EV charge points. Check out our full range of OZEV approved chargepoints - https://www.rolecserv.com/ev-charging-product-ranges PREVIOUS NEXT Related Posts A Housing Developer's Guide to the Part S Regulations New Building Regulations Set to Make EV Chargers a Part of the Furniture Everything You Need to Know About The Most Affordable EV Charging Solution in the UK

NEWS Caravan Hook-Ups Rolec provide smart metered hook-up solutions to Nant Newydd Caravan Park ​ 12 December 2023 at 11:08:19 Situated on the east side of the Isle of Anglesey, Nant Newydd Caravan Park opted for Rolec’s smart card metered caravan hook-up solutions to ensure their destination is equipped with a solution that best meets their requirements and the needs of their customers. To complete the project, Rolec worked closely with S J Ward Electrical to provide water and power facilities by providing sixty-one QUANTUM illuminated touring pedestals and fifteen post-mounted hook-up connection units. Like all Rolec’s metered systems, the smart card units used in this project are CE compliant and MID Class 1 approved so guarantee billing accuracy which, with today’s soaring energy prices, is reassuring for end users who can be confident they are only paying for the electricity they are consuming. Meanwhile, site owners will have peace of mind knowing that they are only supplying energy which has been paid for. Smart card meters are a cost-effective and reliable way of managing caravan/holiday park’s electric supplies. The package includes smart cards, a card reader/writer, and the Windows™ software required to access the cards and view transactions. The software is simple and easy to use and enables the essential functionality of setting the rate to be paid by holidaymakers for the electricity they will use. When selling electricity, just enter the amount of credit required, transfer it to the card and the holidaymaker can be on their way. At the meter they only need to insert the card and the credit will automatically transfer and power will be made available. After a successful design and installation, Nant Newydd Caravan Park found a requirement for a further nine of the modern and stylish QUANTUM touring pedestals which will enable them to cater for even more visitors in the future. To learn more about Rolec’s smart card metering system: https://www.rolecserv.com/c-smartcard-metering PREVIOUS NEXT Related Posts 3 reasons why your caravan park requires EV charging ­­Lake District National Park installs charging infrastructure across its sites to support their electrification plans OZEV grant funding changes explained

BLOG EV Charging Your Charging Questions Answered ​ 12 December 2023 at 11:07:42 We’ve answered some of the EV charging questions asked by prospective electric vehicle drivers. How much does it cost to charge an EV at home? The cost of charging an electric vehicle at home is dependent on various factors; when you charge your vehicle; how you charge your vehicle (3-pin plug or charging point); size of the vehicle’s battery; tariffs/charging networks used and how much energy you need. Charging your electric vehicle at home is a cost effective alternative to charging at public locations, especially when charging is complete during the night, when energy rates are low. How long does it take to charge an EV from empty to full? This depends on both the battery size as well as the speed of the chargepoint. Most electric vehicle drivers will recharge their vehicles at home from empty to full and most will also ‘top-up’ their charge if a chargepoint is available at their workplace or at a public destination. What grant funding is available for getting a chargepoint installed at my home? The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) offers grants to support the wider use of plug-in vehicles. The EV chargepoint grant provides funding of up to 75% towards the cost of installing electric vehicle smart chargepoints at domestic properties. This grant is open to flat owners, people in rental accommodation, landlords and social housing providers. View our OZEV grant fundable smart electric vehicle chargers for the home I own a business, is there grant funding available for workplace chargepoints? Yes. The OZEV Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) provides generous cost savings for businesses/organisations across the UK for the purchase and installation of electric vehicle chargers at their workplace premises. Workplaces are eligible for up to £14,000 grant funding (£350 per socket, a total of up to 40 chargepoint sockets permitted at your premises under OZEV WCS) towards their chosen chargepoints. View our workplace EV charging solutions Where can I charge my car if I don’t have a home electric vehicle charge installed yet? There are hundreds of locations with chargepoints available for electric vehicle drivers to use. The number of public electric vehicle chargepoints in the UK has increased by 34% in the last year - according to Zap-Map, there are now over 32,000 public EV chargers available to use (time of writing). Some public chargers offer free charging, whilst others will ask you to pay a fee - prices will vary due to pricing models implemented by the car park. Most public destinations will offer AC Fast charging (anything from 3.6kW to 22kW), however there are now hundreds of DC rapid chargers located across the UK for public use and this figure is set to increase in the near future. Looking for more answers? Check out our FAQs or get in touch PREVIOUS NEXT Related Posts Supporting Your Transition to a Zero Emissions Fleet 5 Reasons Why Your Workplace Needs EV Charging. 200,000 EV Chargepoints Installed Worldwide

BERTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Manage your marina’s services anywhere, anytime on any device An innovative cloud-based solution providing significant benefits to marina operators and berth holders. CONTACT US READ OVERVIEW Home Site Structure Marina Services Site Structure Metering & Management Systems Site Structure BerthVend Providing your visitors with a seamless berth services provision BerthVend is a cloud-based berth services management system, providing marina operators with significant control over their marina’s utilities, whilst allowing berth holders to pay for the services used easily using the BerthVend app. BerthVend offers marina destinations a modern berth services management solution, eliminating the requirement for costly expenditure on labour costs. READ OVERVIEW BerthVend System Berth services management made easy BerthVend Benefits For Your Marina/Waterfront Destination Marina Office Management Control and manage your marina’s utilities using your desktop computer, tablet, or mobile phone. BerthVend App Allow berth holders to pay for services using the BerthVend app; get paid quicker and easier! Over the Air Software Updates No need for engineers! Benefit from remote over-the-air software updates, ensuring you’re always on the latest version! Electric & Water Meter Readings Understand your electric and water meter readings without the requirement for manual labour. Pre-pay & Post-pay Provide berth holders with the option to pay for the utilities used via the BerthVend app or to pay after their visit. Assign Services to Boat Name Make identifying the berth holder’s consumption easier by assigning services to the boat name. Switch Services On/Off Wherever you are, whatever device you are using, you can remotely switch on/off your marina’s utilities instantly. Billing & Payment Chasing Ensure that berth holders are paying their bills on time by sending payment chasing emails and text messages. Flotilla & Charter Billing A hassle-free billing feature for groups/parties of berth holders, allowing you to bill them using the host portal. Interactive Dashboard See the view of your marina layout and the status of your marina service pedestals. Generate Revenue Set your own utility tariffs for berth holders and generate additional revenue, including potential profit. Exportable Analytical Feedback Get to know historical and real-time behaviour of your marina service pedestal and export data when required. Reservation of Utilities Assign your marina’s services to your visitors in advance, providing them with a straightforward experience on arrival. Future-proof & Scalable BerthVend allows marinas to add as many marina service pedestals as desired to its host portal to manage. For The Berth Holder Virtual Wallet Know your balance, top-up & pay for services Start, Stop & Pause Services Control when you want to use the marina’s services Low Balance Alerts Know when to top up your virtual wallet Switch Currencies Pay using the currency relevant to the marina Return Your Balance Return your unused money back to your bank account if no longer required Automatic Top-Up Set your virtual wallet to automatically top up when balance is low Looking to modernise how you control & manage your marina’s berth service? Take a look at how BerthVend can provide you with a simple, straightforward and streamlined berth services management experience. VIEW OVERVIEW Rolec Marina | BerthVend Play Video Can’t find what you are looking for, or have a question? Give us a call on +44 (0) 1205 724 754 CONTACT US MARINA COMPATIBLE RANGES MegaMaster LEARN MORE Classic Pedestals LEARN MORE Quantum Pedestals LEARN MORE

BLOG EV Charging Welcoming the UltraCharge 160, for future-thinking businesses Chloe Sharp 1 February 2023 at 15:09:37 As I’m sure you’ve heard, the UK government has set out a goal to reach a total nationwide carbon emission of net zero by 2050. By far one of the most impactful ways to achieve this is to start the transition to electric vehicles . To this point, all new vehicles sold in the UK past 2030 must be fully battery-electric. By switching to fossil fuel-free vehicles by 2030 (2050 for HGVs), the aim is to tackle the 21% of emission produced from cars, vans, and HGVs in the UK. However, to realistically achieve this, EV infrastructure needs to expand, with the Climate Change Committee (CCC) estimating that the UK alone will need 325,000 total public charge points. Our newest chargepoint, the ULTRACHARGE 160, has been designed with this in mind, giving power to future thinking businesses. The ULTRACHARGE 160 is our most economical unit to date, with a unique scalable, modular design custom-built to grow with your needs. Offering DC charging capabilities of up to 160kW and a continuous power output segment of 300-1000v - providing a charge of up to 80% in around 20 minutes. Optimising speed to provide you with a significant increase in revenue potential. Making the ULTRACHARGE 160 the optimal choice for public, fleet and highway infrastructure developments. Not only does the unit have the capacity to charge 2 vehicles simultaneously, the ULTRACHARGE 160 is also capable of supporting the charging requirements of not only standard EVs, but also expanding to include larger commercial vehicles such as HGVs and buses. Its wide output range switches automatically according to the vehicles’ requirements. All of which can be configured in relation to your site’s unique power limitations and adjusted in real time with the help of the unit’s dynamic power sharing function. Which allocates power equally to each vehicle depending on the site’s power provision as well as vehicle demand; automatically diverting 100% of its output once one vehicle reaches full charge. If there’s one thing that working in the EV industry has taught us, it’s that changes can happen quickly and unexpectedly. With this in mind, if/when your needs change, you can easily upgrade your unit by increasing the number of power modules. Purpose-designed to expand our range of power offerings from just 60kW to 160kW in 20kW increments. Giving you the power to customise your energy at a rate that suits you. You can also further customise your unit with our bespoke chargepoint branding services, tailoring it by adding your brand colours and logo to make them as much a part of your business as they are ours. As with all our units, the ULTRACHARGE 160 comes with 4G and ethernet connectivity as standard. It is also OCPP1.6 compliant, making it easy for you to manage your unit through any compatible back-office, such as our own VendElectric and other preferred back-office partners (like MONTA, Fuuse and ChargePlace Scotland). So that you can receive real-time data on usage, CO2 emissions and revenue. The integrated RFID/NPC/contactless payment terminal gives EV drivers a direct and app-less way to pay. We designed ULTRACHARGE 160 to suit fleets of all sizes, meaning it is compatible with a multitude of different operational methods; choose from simple plug & charge, RFID or app-controlled access. Allowing you to track your staff or fleet’s activity and usage. As well as over-the-air firmware and software updates to further future-proof your unit. Still curious? Click here to find out more information about the UltraCharge 160. To place an order, please contact enquiries@rolecserv.co.uk PREVIOUS NEXT Related Posts Rolec and Sinexcel partner up to bring affordable DC charging to the UK One Charger, Two Outlets, Unlimited Style New Smart Charge Point Regulations

BLOG EV Charging What grants are available to Landlords looking to install EV chargers at their properties? Chloe Sharp 3 May 2023 at 13:36:11 So, you want to install EV chargers at your rental properties but want to know what funding is available to you. If you’re a landlord you get access to not one, but two grants. Lucky you! OZEV introduced both the EV chargepoint and EV infrastructure grants, both of which can be used on the same property, for the sole purpose of encouraging you to install electric vehicle chargers. As you can probably guess, you can only use these grants if you are applying for a property you aren’t living in, which includes properties that you live in for part of the year and rent out for holidays, and it must be in the UK. And it’s not just flats that can benefit from cost saving, you can also apply if you are renting a house or commercial property. Extra consideration does need to be taken for commercial buildings to make sure that the chargepoint isn’t available to the public but thankfully, this can be successfully managed by most back­-office software. Parking needs to be off-street, private, clearly defined, accessible and owned by you. You can’t be flinging wires and parts around willy-nilly, if you need access to public or private land you need to prove you have permission before any work can be started. EV Chargepoint Grant As the name suggests, the EV Chargepoint Grant relates to funding for the purchase and installation of EV chargepoints. Get up to £350 per socket or 75% off the cost to buy and install. Those of you that own multiple properties can get funding for up to 200 grants each financial year for residential properties and 100 for commercial. Don’t spend it all in one place though, unless you want to I guess, since you can spread these grants over multiple installations instead of just one. EV Infrastructure Grant The EV Infrastructure Grant handles funding for the supporting hardware and, you guessed it, infrastructure for electric vehicle chargepoints to be installed. Think wiring and posts. Depending on the scope of the work you plan on carrying out, there is up to £30,000 available through this grant. Or 75% of the total costs, whichever is less. Like the EV Chargepoint Grant, there are a number of grants available each financial year (30). However, unlike the EV Chargepoint Grant, each of these grants must be used for different properties and each of those properties must contain multiple dwellings. Since this grant focuses on the wider picture, the requirements also focus on the size of the project. Work must be carried out on at least 5 parking spaces, for example, and the grant is specifically for properties with multiple houses/residences. Check out our full range of OZEV approved chargepoints - https://www.rolecserv.com/ev-charging-product-ranges PREVIOUS NEXT Related Posts What Grants are Available to Renters and Flat Owners with Electric Cars? New Building Regulations Set to Make EV Chargers a Part of the Furniture A Housing Developer's Guide to the Part S Regulations

Home Site Structure Support Site Structure Do you offer a smart electric vehicle charging point for the home? Sales Support Charging at Home Do you offer a smart electric vehicle charging point for the home? Yes. Our WallPod:EV HomeSmart is available with or without built-in TruePEN PME Fault Detection. This home EV charging point provides easy, convenient charging, allowing drivers to simply charge their electric vehicle using their mobile phone and/or smart device. The WallPod:EV HomeSmart also enables electric vehicle drivers to integrate with their energy supplier, enabling them to benefit from their greener and cheaper tariffs. The WallPod:EV HomeSmart is equipped with many smart features, take a look yourself: www.rolecserv.com/home-charging 10 February 2022 Last updated: Related Support Does your WallPod:EV HomeSmart support smart/green charging? What are the different types of charging connectors? What grants are available for home electric vehicle charging points? Are Rolec’s EV charging points compatible with all EVs?

Home Site Structure EV Charging Site Structure EV Charging Product Ranges Site Structure WALLPOD WALLPOD Intelligent EV charging unit The WALLPOD is an affordable and reliable EV charging unit, which is ideal for both domestic and commercial locations, providing up to 7.4kW fast charging. This future-proof OCPP compliant unit can offer a simple plug & charge or pay-to-charge solution via the EV driver’s smartphone and/or RFID card/fob through any chosen OCPP back-office management system. VIEW DATA SHEET ENQUIRE NOW Future-proof & feature rich Suitable for both domestic and commercial installations Plug & charge, mobile app or RFID controlled charging Universal charging socket or Type 2 tethered lead Up to 7.4kW charging output PME fault detection (no earth rod required) Dynamic load balancing (CT clamp & cable included) Solar PV, battery storage or wind turbine integration* Alexa & Google assistant compatible* OCPP 1.6 compliant (Can integrate with any back-office) Over-the-air firmware / software updates Built-in over current & 6mA DC leakage protection Cable lock feature (can be permanently locked by user) Integrated RFID reader MID-approved energy metering 4G / Wi-Fi / Ethernet connectivity IK10 impact resistant design Wall or post mounted OZEV grant fundable Designed & manufactured in the UK KEY FEATURES OCPP 1.6 compliant Branding & colour options available Grant fundable Optional RFID card / fob operation 4G / WI-FI / Ethernet enabled IP rated & UV stabilised SPECIFICATIONS MATERIALS High impact resistant Polycarbonate ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONS 179mm (W) 367mm (H) 142mm (D) CHARGE PROTOCOL Mode 3 INPUT VOLTAGE 230V AC (±10 %) 50/60Hz (Single Phase) PROTECTION Over current protection | DC fault protection - 6mA | Lightning surge, over temperature protection | PME fault detection | Load balancing NEED AN INSTALLATION SERVICE? Contact us today if your project requires installation. Our dedicated support team will connect you with a local installation partner. Rest assured, Rolec will provide expert support throughout your project. ENQUIRE NOW Are you an installer and want to become Rolec approved? Click here to learn how 15 YEARS IN THE MAKING & A POPULAR INTELLIGENT EV CHARGER FOR BOTH DOMESTIC & WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS SUITABLE FOR HOMES GARAGES RESIDENTIAL WORKPLACES OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES • RFID0010 | RFID card • RFID0020 | RFID fob • EVFP0030 | Mounting post – fits up to 2 chargers • EVFP0040 | WallPod plate for mounting post • EVCB0020 | Root mount protection barrier – 48mm • EVCB0040 | Surface mount protection barrier – 48mm • EVPS0010 | EV parking sign – A4 landscape (Other sizes are available) • EVPP0100 | 5m 32A Type 2 to Type 2 charging cable • EVPP0107 | 10m 32A Type 2 to Type 2 charging cable • EVIN0010 | 20A Single Phase EV consumer unit with Type A RCBO • EVIN0015 | 40A Single Phase EV consumer unit with Type A RCBO • EVRS0030 | Remote wall mount for Type 2 plug holster • ACSR0125 | 100A up to 35mm² screened CT clamp with 10m cable • ACSR0520 | Enegic fuse protection device – 36mm connectors • ACSR0530 | Enegic fuse protection device – 100mm connectors • Branding options available Need help finding the right solution? Please complete the form and one of our experts will be in touch to discuss your EV charging requirements. LET'S BEGIN Product Enquiry Form RELATED PRODUCTS QUBEV Smart LEARN MORE ZURA LEARN MORE SECURICHARGE LEARN MORE PRODUCT CODES EVWP0020 EVWP1080 EVWP1085 EVWP1140 EVWP1145 EVWP2080 EVWP2085 EVWP2140 EVWP2145 EVWP2010 EVWP2020 EVWP3000 EVWP2096 EVWP2156 EVWP2036 EVWP2046 EVWP2056 EVWP2066 EVMM0010 EVMM0011 EVMM0020 EVMM0021 EVWP1080-PEN EVWP1085-PEN EVWP1140-PEN EVWP1145-PEN EVWP2080-PEN EVWP2085-PEN EVWP2140-PEN EVWP2145-PEN EVWP2010-PEN EVWP2020-PEN EVHS1080-PEN EVHS1085-PEN EVHS1140-PEN EVHS1145-PEN EVHS2080-PEN EVHS2085-PEN EVHS2140-PEN EVHS2145-PEN EVHS2010-PEN EVHS2020-PEN EVWP4145B EVWP4010G EVWP4010W EVWP4010B EVWP4020G EVWP4020W EVWP4020B EVWP4096G EVWP4096W EVWP4096B EVWP4156G EVWP4156W EVWP4156B EVWP4036G EVWP4036W EVWP4036B EVWP4046G EVWP4046W EVWP4046B EVHS4080G EVHS4080W EVHS4080B EVHS4085G EVHS4085W EVHS4085B EVHS4140G EVHS4140W EVHS4140B EVHS4145G EVHS4145W EVHS4145B EVHS4010G EVHS4010W EVHS4010B EVHS4020G EVHS4020W EVHS4020B ROLEC4020G ROLEC4020W ROLEC4020B ROLEC4140G ROLEC4140W ROLEC4140B ROLEC4145G ROLEC4145W ROLEC4145B

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