Why you should hire EV chargers for your next project

With the growing market demand for EV chargers and many businesses transitioning to a low carbon model, now is the time to start thinking about more sustainable power solutions for your site.

With the recent launch of our EV chargers for hire, we highlight some of the benefits of choosing Algeco EV charging points.

1. Availability of EV charging points

As the construction industry continues to focus on sustainability and environmental goals, more and more people are relying on EVs for personal and professional use, but the charging network infrastructure in the UK is not there yet.

By hiring EV chargers for your site, your employees and site visitors can have access to the charging points when and where they need them.

Also, a lot of construction equipment and vehicles are EV too. According to IDTechEx, Volvo Construction Equipment has already committed to move its entire range of compact wheel loaders and compact excavators to electric powertrains, completely stopping the development of new diesel models, and they expect other OEMs to do the same.

2. Flexible hire terms

We know that every project is different, which is why we offer a range of EV charger solutions that can be configured to 7kW, 11kW or 22kW charging. They give you a wide range of end user benefits as well as being available on our flexible hire terms.

The EV chargers are also available for sites all around the country, so the Algeco team can come and install your EV chargers and provide and Installation Certificate.

3. Lower carbon footprint and meet sustainability goals

Lower the carbon footprint of your development by switching to EV plant and equipment. Plus, if you source electricity for the EV chargers from a green energy producer, it means your operational will be much more sustainable.

With the current fuel prices, it is much cheaper to run an electric vehicle, but they can also reduce your fleet’s greenhouse gas emissions.

4. Power come rain or shine

Construction sites can be harsh environments for equipment, that’s why our EV chargers have proven IP65 rated hardware which is built for extreme environments, down to -30°C and up to 55°C so EV users will always have access to power.

Is your project in an unusual location that sometimes experiences power-outages? When the local power source is off-grid, our Hybrid generator power solutions can ensure disruption-free charging.

5. Increased safety

With real-time alerts, if the unit is knocked over, the unit will terminate power automatically and alerts will be sent to the systems administrator through WiFi or 4G – meaning action can be taken immediately to make the area safe and repair or replace the unit.

If you’re looking to increase the sustainability of your site, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our expert team today.

Our brand-new Wigan site will be the first of our sites to have EV charging points for our colleagues and/or visitors to take advantage of. But it doesn’t stop there – all of the mechanical handling equipment on-site is electric-powered to minimise emissions as well.

If you’re in need of EV charging points with your next modular hire buildings order, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch! You can read more about our EV charging points here: https://www.algeco.co.uk/products/mobile-car-charging-algeco