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Future-proofing your holiday home with electric vehicle charging BLOG EV Charging Future-proofing your holiday home with electric vehicle charging 6 January 2026 at 12:50:07 More and more holiday homeowners are now offering electric vehicle charging to their visitors and why shouldn’t they? Doing your bit for the environment and purchasing a zero-emission vehicle shouldn’t cause any inconvenience further down the line. Unfortunately, many people are still struggling to find self-catering accommodations that provide the facilities to recharge their vehicles because there are so few. However, now is the perfect time to prepare and install electric vehicle charging stations to your destination as it will allow you to start offering your charging facilities ready for the next holiday season. By installing electric vehicle charging points at your holiday home/cottage, you and your visitors can experience a whole host of features and benefits. You’ll be able to accommodate for all types of visitors, which will attract and encourage many more holidaymakers and UK staycation enthusiasts to stay at your holiday home. Your accommodation will immediately provide EV driving guests with an even more relaxing stay, as well as a peace of mind knowing that they can recharge as and when they need to. They won’t be restricted on how far they can travel to explore while visiting and will be able to leave with a full charge when it’s time to travel home. That eliminates any stress of trying to find the nearest EV charging station in an unfamiliar area, by implementing electric vehicle charging points at your holiday home/cottage alone can provide EV driving guests with an overall positive stay from start to finish. As electric vehicle drivers are always on the look-out for destinations with the facilities to recharge; more than often, electric vehicle drivers will visit a destination more than once if the destination provided EV charging. Installing electric vehicle charging points at your holiday home/cottage could generate a loyal customer base, especially if holiday homes/cottages nearby do not offer the facilities to recharge electric vehicles. The popular, established company “Airbnb” have just recently introduced a filter to their website/ app where you can narrow your search to only show listings that offer electric vehicle charging facilities, this will provide your holiday home/ cottage more exposure to the public, which can lead to an increased footfall, which in turn allows you to generate additional revenue. A common factor that can discourage people from installing an electric charging infrastructure is the costs associated with the purchase and installation of the charging points, but did you know that with the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV grant) you can receive a grant of up to £350 off each socket. With our OZEV grant funded electric vehicle charging points, you can generate additional revenue by setting chargepoint user tariffs. By doing this, your holiday home/ cottage can easily generate additional revenue, whilst also maximising chargepoint return on investment. The environment needs protecting more now than ever before and many people are beginning to opt for “eco-friendly holidays” to reduce their carbon footprint. As a result, many climate-conscious holidaymakers are choosing to holiday in the UK, travelling to and from their desired destinations driving their zero-emissions vehicles. Deploying electric vehicle charging stations at your holiday home/ cottage shows that you’re encouraging environmental change, which could potentially attract eco-friendly holidaymakers. For more on how your holiday home/cottage can benefit from installing electric vehicle charging points: www.rolecserv.com/commercial-charging PREVIOUS NEXT Related Posts Smart Home Charging with the WallPod:EV HomeSmart Introducing TruePEN, safer by design 3 reasons why your caravan park requires EV charging

Making it all happen: The R&D team keeping us plugged in to EV innovation. BLOG EV Charging Making it all happen: The R&D team keeping us plugged in to EV innovation. Chloe Sharp 6 January 2026 at 12:50:07 In January last year, we started enquiring about opening our very own research and development centre in Nottingham University Science Park. Ian Griffiths, Technical Director at Rolec Services, talks about this process. “Given the fast pace of innovation and regulatory change within the EV industry,” developing a dedicated site for renewed growth was paramount and exploring the future of EV in-house “has placed Rolec in a strong position to weather disruptions in global trade, capture the best talent, and react quickly to new market opportunities.” Something that has already proved its value to us tenfold. Specifically with the introduction of the Smart Charge Point regulations in June 2022. As the UK government set out to make charge points more user-friendly and intuitive, the rest of the world was in the midst of a component shortage, impacted in part by the war in Ukraine. Leaving the EV industry bottlenecked. So… whilst everyone was looking globally to find a solution, we stayed closer to home. Taking on the undertaking of designing our own EV Controller and Smart Communications Module and investing in a British manufacturer to help turn these ideas into reality. But let’s take a step back for a minute and really focus on the process, from deciding we want to create our own components to bespoke circuit boards fitted into each and every unit that leaves our factory. Set against a backdrop of “geopolitical movement and global component constraints,” the team began researching (and developing…) a solution. Creating something that would bridge the gap between chargepoint and user. In a nutshell, it means you can communicate with your unit via app, schedule charging for off-peak hours and have full transparency over your energy usage. Communication is then also available between the charge point and your house to facilitate dynamic load balancing, which monitors electricity usage on your home circuit and downgrades accordingly. With this all worked out, all that was left was to turn concept into product. And for this, it was important to us to work with a team that maintained our standards and aligned with our values as British manufacturers. On top of that, they also had to work reflexively with our R&D team and have the capacity to manufacture to meet demand. You could say we were looking for someone who could give us Smart Made Simple… and SMS, “who facilitate rapid prototyping and volume manufacture,” immediately showed up on our radar. We’ve been working with SMS for a year now and ever since it’s been the perfect match. Our R&D team “has worked closely alongside SMS to ensure our new Smart charging technology is designed for manufacture to the highest quality standards.” PREVIOUS NEXT Related Posts The QUBEV just got smarter New Smart Charge Point Regulations A Housing Developer's Guide to the Part S Regulations

Powering St. Modwen for a Greener Future BLOG EV Charging Powering St. Modwen for a Greener Future Chloe Sharp 6 January 2026 at 12:50:07 A hands on approach As one of the longest standing EV chargepoint manufacturers in the UK, we have cultivated an extensive repertoire of projects globally. Working alongside not only developers like St Modwens but also those of Skanska, KIER, Goodman, Balfour Beatty, and more. Which has meant developing an adaptive approach to electric vehicle hardware that best meets the needs of businesses and developers. And for us, this starts with unit design. By prioritising British manufacturing and developing a team of dedicated research and development engineers, we have our hand in all aspects of product testing and design. Constantly adapting our chargepoints to meet the needs of different industries and building designs. Diverse product range Units are divided into two groups: pedestals and wall-mounted units. Each of which has benefits for different use cases. Pedestals, for example, are optimal for shared locations, like workspaces and residential estates. They are designed to optimise available floor space by charging up to 4 cars simultaneously, have increased visibility thanks to their LED amenity lighting and eye-catching design. On the other side of the coin, wall-mounted chargers (like our SecuriCharge unit) are the optimal choice for locations with less available floor space, such as underground car parks. Something that can also be a major consideration when installing hardware in more confined spaces. Increasingly more important following the introduction of Part S, all major new developments need to designate a minimum of 20% EV parking (with charging) for visitors to the site. Something that can provide a unique set of challenges. Our 15 years of industry experience has perfectly positioned us to advise you through this process, from project conception to installation, and ongoing support. Support every step of the way Our team of specialist support staff, dedicated account managers and residential chargepoint experts are poised to provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision about the future of charging at your development or business. As such, we offer CPD-Accredited support that includes industry insights, statistics, trends, updates to regulations, and the latest product developments related to our EV charging solutions. We understand the importance of preparing you with all the information before embarking on your project, which is why we also provide BIM & CAD packages, to make it easier to visualise chargepoints in your design, before even breaking ground. Combined with our sophisticated hardware designs, when your project does begin, the installation process will be as quick and seamless as possible. Our units are designed with completely removable front panels, to provide ample access to their internal hardware, to make installation and maintenance easier. And we work alongside smart back-office software providers to ensure users and operators have access to smart features that enhance the charging experience. Supported by smart hardware, like RFID cards and MID-approved metering for accuracy of monitoring and billing. Keeping it green Despite Rishi Sunak’s disappointing pulling away from the UK’s ambitious net zero aims, sustainable transport has continued to be an industry that has sustained growth thanks, in majority, to the fleet and logistics sectors. The prime minister’s announcement seems to have had no impact on the public’s desire for environmental change and businesses continue to champion electric vehicles as the future for their fleets. We, as a company, have set ourselves our own environmental aims: reducing waste by transitioning to 100% recyclable packing. Something that has already turned heads in the industry, being awarded commendations at the most recent UK Packaging Awards. Convenience is key A recent BVRLA report showed that nearly half of the company cars delivered in the first three months of this year were battery electric vehicles. And this growing appetite among fleets has also had an impact on charging behaviour. We have been seeing an increased demand for fleet DC charging, as operators want to reduce the time vehicles remain idle. In response to this we have remained a reliable source of DC hardware, providing scalable solutions with short lead times to support a speedy transition to green travel. All of which are easy to install, maintain and come with the full Rolec support package. Rolec EV remains one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of smart OCPP compliant AC fast and DC rapid chargers. Our extensive stock holding enables us to offer next-day delivery across our AC range and just 3-5 day delivery on the DC range of stocked chargers. Click here for more information about our Development Charging Solutions Check out our range of Part S compliant chargepoints - https://www.rolecserv.com/ev-charging-product-ranges PREVIOUS NEXT Related Posts Rolec and Monta; Making EV Charging a Whole Lot Better Creating a Fleet Electrification Roadmap Rolec EV Named Official Charging Partner for Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre

CASE STUDY Green Bins Meet Green Vehicles; Edinburgh City Council Unveils New Electric Refuse Collection Fleet EDINBURGH CITY COUNCIL Championed as one of the most progressive cities in the UK (and one of the largest) Edinburgh is home to more than 500,000 constituents and an impressive EV fleet of over 150 decarbonised cars, vans, and buses for the dedicated use of the council. With no plans to slow down anytime soon; dedicating themselves to becoming a completely Net Zero city in the next six years. SCOPE Thanks to funding from Zero Waste Scotland, The City of Edinburgh Council will be welcoming new electric refuse collection vehicles (eRCVs) as part of their goal to electrify the council’s entire fleet by the end of 2024. The new 20 tonne vehicles will help the city to expand their recycling facilities and better support their constituents’ needs. To support the growth of their EV fleet, the council felt the need to expand their chargepoint network and came to Rolec to devise a plan. New vehicles mean new charging requirements, specifically in this case, the council were looking for ultra-rapid chargers, with the scope to deliver charge to these larger vehicles. The chargers also had to account for the difference in vehicle height and dimensions and therefore needed to be fit with longer than standard cables. Furthermore, with the ever-growing nature of their EV fleet, the council also prioritised chargepoints that could be scaled-up as and when the need arose. SOLUTION Rolec provided Edinburgh City Council with 10 x 80kW UltraCharge 160 chargepoints, each with extended 7m cables and capable of being upgraded to up to 160kW at a later date. Creating a robust and scalable charging network capable of handling the needs of these larger EVs. All of which is backed up by an extended hardware warranty provided by Rolec. They also opted for OCPP 1.6-J hardware to allow them even more freedom with their back-office. Giving the council the opportunity to trial Monta’s software, with the capacity to revert back to ChargePlace Scotland if they wish in the future. BENEFIT The EV hardware provided by Rolec means the council will be able to meet their environmental aims on two fronts: delivering expanded recycling services to their constituents and cutting fleet carbon emissions at the same time. ‘We are forever encouraged by local councils who put sustainability at the forefront of what they do, and Edinburgh City Council is no exception. Their continued focus on reducing carbon emissions through advanced policy changes and a passion for fleet electrification has defined this project. It was a pleasure to work with the team and we look forward to seeing their continued development.’ - commented Josh Holstead, Business Development Manager, Rolec EV division PREVIOUS NEXT Edinburgh City Council

Rolec and Monta; Making EV Charging a Whole Lot Better BLOG EV Charging Rolec and Monta; Making EV Charging a Whole Lot Better Chloe Sharp 6 January 2026 at 12:50:07 Whatever we can do to make your business’ transition to clean transport easier, we’re on it. We actively engage with our customers to understand their needs and challenges. A recurring concern we’ve noticed is the desire for better integration between EV charging hardware and software. Currently they seem to function independently, but it doesn’t have to be like this, right? Right. As part of our ongoing relationship with EV software provider Monta , we are making life that little bit easier. Tasking ourselves with taking apart every step of EV adoption and either simplifying it or making it better. So, to get things started we went all the way to the beginning. The genesis of the chargepoint, if you will. Quicker, easier and smarter installation: We already manufacture all our chargepoints in the UK at our custom-built factory in Lincolnshire (across the car park from my desk, actually). So, we get a behind-the-scenes look at every single step an EV charger takes before it reaches you. On one of our behind-the-scenes snooping sessions, someone asked the question: ‘what more could we be doing?’ And on that day, history was made… Ok, that’s a little dramatic, but it did kickstart some intense brainstorming for the team. And soon, our brainboxes had come up with a solution; we were able to offer pre-onboarding to Monta. The biggest benefit? For larger projects, the installer would receive an invite to the ‘Installer Job’ on the Monta portal once units were dispatched to them. Where the entire network of chargepoints would be uploaded and waiting. No more manually entering the serial number for each unit, now the installation can be more about installing and less about admin. Cost savings and support if things go wrong: Choosing Rolec and Monta means choosing the most competitive pricing in the industry. Not too shabby right? And this comes paired with Monta’s feature-packed Enterprise Plan, reduced transaction fees and subscription costs – so more of your profit can be converted to revenue, without missing out on the advanced features that make managing your chargepoint smart. If we were to tell you the full list of features you get by pairing up with Rolec and Monta, we’d be here for an age. But we do have time to highlight some of the stars of the show: · 24/7 support via email, chat, or phone, so (as Shakira said) ‘whenever, wherever’ you can reach someone who can help. · Work from home charging - charge at home while you work from home with Monta’s ‘Sponsor a Chargepoint’ feature. All charging expenses can be managed through a shared company wallet, keeping everything accurate and in one place. How convenient. · Smart queue and booking facility – have even more control over your charging network, schedule charging for your fleet vehicles, reserve chargepoints for those that need more power and manage your vehicles all through Monta. · Dynamic and scheduled pricing tariffs – lately, the cost of electricity seems to change minute by minute and so do our energy needs. Monta’s platform lets you take advantage of fully flexible pricing; set charging pricing based on the hour-by-hour price of electricity and schedule pricing to change during set hours. For more information about how the Monta back-office mananagement platform click here PREVIOUS NEXT Related Posts Rolec and Monta join forces to deliver over 20,000 connected EV charge points in 2023 Rolec EV Named Official Charging Partner for Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre Creating a Fleet Electrification Roadmap

200,000 EV Chargepoints Installed Worldwide NEWS EV Charging 200,000 EV Chargepoints Installed Worldwide 6 January 2026 at 12:50:07 With EV adoption and the need for charging infrastructure increasing, Rolec EV are proud to announce its 200,000 chargepoint installation milestone. As industry leaders in providing both AC Fast and DC Rapid chargers across the UK and worldwide, reaching the 200,000 chargepoint installation mark comes at a time when charging infrastructure is pivotal to the adoption of electric vehicles. Numerous industries are benefiting from Rolec’s diverse range of products, whether that be for workplace, commercial, development or home electric vehicle charging purposes. Most businesses in the UK are now reconsidering their carbon footprint and as a result, are choosing Rolec EV as their chargepoint manufacturer for their workplace and/or fleet charging requirements. Similarly, new developments, whether that be homebuilds, warehouses, offices etc are opting to situate chargepoints at their premises to ensure a future-proof solution is in place for the rise in electric vehicles. Frankie Mellon , Head of EV Charging said: “What a superb milestone to reach! Not only are our chargepoints gaining and maintaining momentum in the UK, but across the globe too. Despite the challenges the global economy is facing due to the current pandemic, it is encouraging to know that the industry is evolving, with businesses and individuals making the switch to an electric vehicle. The deployment of worldwide charging infrastructure still has a long way to go and of course, we are proud to be a part of that journey.” For more on our EV charging solutions visit: www.rolecserv.com/ev-charging or contact our team PREVIOUS NEXT Related Posts Introducing the new EV OpenCharge range MG on the Road to Net-Zero in Enhanced Partnership with Rolec EV. Rolec Provides Over 1,000 EV Charging Points for Kia UK.

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Is my unit in warranty? Home Site Structure Support Site Structure Is my unit in warranty? Product Support Is my unit in warranty? Charge Points Purchased After December 2022: These units come with a 3-year warranty as standard. Charge Points Purchased Before December 2022: Units purchased before this date have a 12-month warranty. Charge Points Sold Under the OZEV Grant Scheme: These units have a 3-year warranty and additional warranty benefits. For further details, you should refer to the OZEV grant scheme documentation. UltraCharge Units: These units have a 24-month warranty. For further assistance please contact us via our online chat service. This is available Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm GMT and is the fastest way to access support. Alternatively, use our contact form and one of our team will get back to you as soon as they can. 8 September 2023 Last updated: Related Support My charging cable is stuck? My charger(s) is/are controlled by an app, but I am having difficulties using the app, who do I contact for support? My unit was installed a long time ago, and is out of warranty, but has now developed a fault. Will I have to purchase a new unit? My smart charger has gone offline and I cannot connect to the unit?

Mercedes-Benz South West and Rolec partnership supports the acceleration of EV adoption in the UK BLOG EV Charging Mercedes-Benz South West and Rolec partnership supports the acceleration of EV adoption in the UK 6 January 2026 at 12:50:07 With the UK banning the sale of new petrol and diesel engine vehicles in 2030, combined with Mercedes-Benz revealing plans for their all-electric range of vehicles, the partnership between Rolec and Mercedes-Benz South West comes at the perfect time. In collaboration with EVC South West (one of Rolec’s approved installers), Rolec are now deploying electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Mercedes-Benz South West’s showrooms, LCV centres and service stations, ensuring that their electric and hybrid vehicles are recharged, ready for the best user experience. Locations that will benefit from Rolec’s charging points include: Exeter, Plymouth, Taunton and Truro. As electric vehicles are becoming a part of the norm and drivers are contemplating the switch to electric, Mercedes-Benz South West are also ensuring that prospective EV drivers are provided with confidence when making the decision to switch. By implementing a dedicated ‘EV area’ combined with the introduction of EV experts, future electric vehicle drivers will leave Mercedes-Benz South West locations with greater knowledge of the benefits and intricacies of electrifying with their next vehicle change. Jake Hudson, Business Development Manager at Rolec Services said: “I’m delighted to announce the partnership between Rolec and Mercedes-Benz South West, and I look forward to seeing the project evolve with EVC South West. As Mercedes-Benz begin to launch more and more EV models, this will certainly be an exciting time for the team at Mercedes-Benz South West and their customers; we are thrilled to be a part of that journey in ensuring the showroom, LCV locations and service centres are equipped for its electric vehicles’ recharging needs.” Lee Nash, After Sales Director at Mercedes-Benz South West said: “We want to make the move to electric as simple as can be for our customers and that begins at each of our sites. We’re pleased to be working with Rolec Services to enhance the EV presence in our showrooms.” To view Mercedes-Benz South West's EV range: https://www.mercedes-benzsouthwest.co.uk/ To learn more about Rolec's EV charging solutions: https://www.rolecserv.com/ev-charging PREVIOUS NEXT Related Posts MG on the Road to Net-Zero in Enhanced Partnership with Rolec EV. Rolec Provides Over 1,000 EV Charging Points for Kia UK. Rolec supports Willmott Dixon’s fleet electrification plans

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