ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING FEATURE


PREMIUM CHARGING FOR THE UK B


Garo Electric has introduced a premium quality electric vehicle charging range to the UK Smart technology allows for easy


acked by extensive Nordic expertise, Garo charging points are


featured in multiple high profile installations, including Facebook, Musgraves, Abbott, McDonalds, Volvo’s R&D facility, airport car parks and Sweden’s Green Highway. The comprehensive range includes wall


chargers, public fast chargers and DC charging stations. Every setting is catered for, from home charging to workplaces, institutions, municipal buildings, offices, shopping centres, car parking and public spaces, service stations and more.


operation and a positive user experience. This includes RFID functionality, WiFi, 3G/4G and cloud billing/reporting systems – giving the user complete control of the charger and who can charge. A unique load balancing function allows the charging station to adapt to the demands of the user’s system. Domestic users can set the wall charger to avail of cheaper off- peak electricity rates to make running their EV even more cost effective. Where available, all Garo electric


vehicle charge points will automatically take their supply from photovoltaic panels (PV). If the PV array cannot supply the total electric vehicle requirement, the balance will automatically be taken from the grid. Premium durable materials are used


to ensure that every charge point can withstand the elements. A three year warranty comes as standard across the range.


The Garo range of charging points includes


wall chargers, public fast chargers and DC charging stations


Garo Electric garo.co.uk/evcharging


EV charging for housing association


Rexel has supplied a full electric vehicle charging (EVC) system for Beyond Housing, one of the largest registered providers of social housing in the North East and Yorkshire


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ith its Teesside base in Redcar accommodating more than 350


staff, Beyond Housing was keen to implement electric charging facilities in its car park for use by colleagues, customers and visitors. Working with specialist EVC installers McNally Electrical, an EVCO423 quantum charge system from Rexel was specified to provide the solution. In 2018, Beyond Housing took the


decision to replace its fleet of 160 vehicles as part of an initiative to reduce lease and running costs. The organisation took the opportunity to help the environment at the same time, incorporating a small number of electric cars and vans within the new fleet. While researching the provision for


electric vehicle charging in the local area, it became apparent that availability was poor. The decision was


made to purchase and install an EVC system at Beyond Housing’s Redcar office, not only to support its new fleet vehicles, but to also contribute to increased provision in the Redcar and Cleveland area. Beyond Housing is now considering the installation of a similar solution at its Scarborough office to allow colleagues to utilise electric vehicles for longer journeys across the wider operating area. Chris Walker, head of business


intelligence at Beyond Housing, says: “When designing our new fleet, we wanted to embrace the latest technology and encourage greater take up of electric vehicles to improve air quality in our operating area. Colleagues have welcomed this initiative and have started to utilise our electric vehicles for service delivery. Furthermore, the availability of charging points allows colleagues who


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already have their own electric vehicles to top up their batteries whilst at work. “Our ICT team worked closely with


Rexel and McNally Electrical on the equipment specification and installation project, which involved civil works and a temporary power shutdown. This process was well managed and ran very smoothly. We are really pleased with the outcome.”


Beyond Housing was keen to implement electric charging facilities in its car park


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