Why Equans is your trusted partner for EV charging solutions
Transitioning your fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) needs careful planning to ensure it meets your business requirements. That makes choosing the right partner to guide you through the process key to a smooth and successful rollout. With over 10 years of experience in e-mobility, Equans offers businesses and fleet managers end-to-end support, proven experience, and tailored solutions that ensure your EV future is in good hands.
Consultative approach
We provide a truly consultative approach, from identifying your long-term needs to charger recommendations, funding support, infrastructure design and installation, 24/7 driver support, and ongoing maintenance, we can handle the entire EV process for you from start to finish. Our customised services deliver fully optimised EV fleet solutions tailored to your unique needs.
Industry-leading experience
We offer a true end-to-end service that makes EV adoption simple. Building on over 10 years of experience and expertise in EV infrastructure, you’ll be in safe hands with Equans. We’ve already electrified some of the UK’s largest companies and councils including; Morrisons, Whitbread, NatWest and The West Yorkshire Combined Authority, to name a few. Our extensive track record gives you confidence that your transition will be a success.
The GeniePoint Platform
Our software platform is at the heart of our electric vehicle network. The proprietary owned back-office platform provides you with everything you need to manage your charge points from a single dashboard. The platform is designed to provide you with full control, including setting tailored tariffs to enable you to monetise your chargers and manage access and billing. Plus, since it’s proprietary owned it means we’re constantly innovating and can also adapt to suit your specific needs.
Strategic partnerships
We have strong relationships with charger manufacturers, OEMs, DNOs and more, which enables us to deliver large-scale projects efficiently. Equans is a one-stop destination for all EV charging requirements, so you’ll benefit from better pricing, products, and service thanks to our purchasing power and capabilities.
Focus on user experience
Equans places user experience at the forefront. With our user-friendly app and RFID card access, drivers have multiple options to initiate charging sessions effortlessly. With interoperability partnerships with well-known names in the industry such as Zap-Map, Octopus, Shell Recharge, Bonnet, Ford, and Paua, Equans ensures charging is easy and convenient, catering to the varied needs of EV drivers.
Personalised account management
Your dedicated Equans team provides consistent support throughout your EV implementation journey and after deployment. Your account manager gets to know your business and goals to recommend strategies tailored to your needs.
Equans also provides:
- Cost-saving charger monetisation,
- Driver tools, including apps,
- Charger-maintenance monitoring,
- Regular software updates,
- Usage analytics and sustainability reporting, and
- Future-proofing your operations.
With Equans, not only will we make your transition to an EV fleet smooth and easy, but you’ll get a great charging infrastructure that supports you long into the future.
Whitbread: A case study
One of the success stories that exemplifies Equans’ capabilities is our collaboration with Whitbread, owners of the well-known hotel chain Premier Inn. Whitbread recognised the importance of providing convenient and reliable EV charging services for their guests and the general public. The collaboration began in 2021 with the task of installing chargers at 300 hotels over a three-year period. This large-scale engagement involved collaboration with distribution network operators to ensure seamless integration with the grid infrastructure.
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority: A case study
Another impressive project that showcases Equans’ capabilities is our collaboration with West Yorkshire Combined Authority. After securing funding from the Government’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), the West Yorkshire Combined Authority appointed Equans to deliver 88 new charge points across West Yorkshire, all using 100% renewable energy. Equans provided free charging at all charging points for the first two years as a further incentive for residents and business users. Equans were able to exceed the original agreement and delivered 98 charge points within budget. The scheme has seen huge successes, with over nine million free miles provided to drivers since the launch in 2019.
Industry leadership
With over 150,000 charge points installed globally and more than 200,000 EV drivers registered to GeniePoint, we lead the industry in experience and scale. Our public rapid-charging network enables efficient charging for fleets on the go. Overall, Equans’ public and private networks have enabled over 500 tonnes of CO2 savings.
The top choice for fleet managers
Our comprehensive end-to-end service, proven experience, strategic partnerships, and dedicated account management really do set us apart. When businesses choose Equans, they have not only a trusted advisor but also a partner dedicated to their long-term EV success.
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