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not enough to install a few sockets. You need a scalable electrical backbone that can handle future load increases, integrate with renewables and adapt to new charging technologies. With new housebuilds for instance, waEV-charge manages site surveys and the entire install, working around build programmes to make the process as seamless and simple as possible.” That means designing for load diversity, installing intelligent distribution systems and ensuring network connectivity for ongoing monitoring and software updates. It also requires forward planning in switchgear design, cable containment and data network topology. Chevalier-Moniz adds: “Scalability starts at the
design stage. We’re helping engineers plan installations that can scale from 5 to 500 charge points without rewiring or major upgrades. Modular architecture and open communication standards are key to achieving that flexibility.”
Collaboration powering Scalability and system
architecture: Planning for growth As EV adoption accelerates, scalability has emerged as the defining challenge for engineers and developers alike. The ability to futureproof infrastructure, particularly in multi-unit dwellings and commercial environments, is now critical. “Homebuyers and businesses expect EV readiness from day one,” explains Fogel. “But it’s
the future The partnership between waEV-charge and Volta Charge Points demonstrates how strategic collaboration can simplify complexity in an increasingly sophisticated market. The companies are working together to deliver integrated, OZEV-compliant solutions, combining robust hardware, intuitive software and technical training for installers. “Installers need confidence that every component, that’s from charger to management
platform, works seamlessly together,” says Fogel. “Our partnership ensures interoperability, compliance and support throughout the project lifecycle.” Volta’s focus on smart systems complements
waEV’s expertise in scalable infrastructure, offering installers a one-stop ecosystem for hardware, software and grid integration. “It’s about removing barriers,” says Chevalier-Moniz. “We make it easier for engineers to specify, install and maintain smart charging systems that will stand the test of time.”
Engineering a new era
of infrastructure With the right training, accreditation and partnerships, the electrical engineering sector is positioned to lead the UK’s shift to clean mobility. The transition isn’t simply about plugging in cars, it’s about reengineering how energy flows through buildings, developments and entire communities. As regulations tighten and demand grows, the message from industry leaders is clear: futureproofing is now an engineering responsibility. Fogel concludes: “We’re at a turning point.
Smart regulation, scalable design and strong collaboration are giving installers the tools they need to build the energy networks of the future. The engineers who act now will be powering Britain’s electrified economy for decades to come.”
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