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A decade ago, electric car owners were few and far between. Those vehicles had limited range and a hefty price tag.
Today, those barriers are shrinking, and people are leaping to electric vehicles. Employers, always keen to retain their workforce, are adapting to this changing demographic. Many are providing charging stations for both employees and customers.
Traditional drivers can fill up their gas- or diesel-powered vehicle in about 5 minutes. Electric vehicles take far longer: a full charge can take 30 minutes at a fast-charger station or a full night if charging at home, depending on the vehicle type. That’s led to an interesting choice for consumers: charge their vehicle every night, or drive out of your way twice a week to spend half an hour at a station charger?
Businesses are offering an alternative: Charge while working. Companies worldwide are providing chargers where employees can use medium-speed, upgraded stations to top off their employees’ batteries in half a day’s work. On-site charging provides peace of mind for long-commute employees and provides an incentive for converting to an electric vehicle. Employers often have discounted rates for electricity, which reduces the overall charging cost.
Signet Jewelers installed four stations at its new Cypress Waters location. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability and anticipates the chargers will help them meet their net-zero carbon emissions goal.
CEC Facilities Group installed two chargers at its headquarters to support its employees.
“We wanted to continue our commitment to sustainability outside our LEED Gold facility,” President Brad Smith said. “Many of our teammates drive to a jobsite and back every day, and finding a charging station is a big barrier to purchasing an electric vehicle. We want to provide a simple way for our team to drive sustainably.”
Other advantages include:
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- Achieving social responsibility goals
- Attracting sustainable-minded customers to your establishment
- Improve social-responsibility public image
- Tax incentives (depending on location)
- Improving employee morale
CEC installs both commercial chargers and those from vehicle manufacturers. Most businesses prefer the one-size-fits-all approach, but others with unique fleet requirements use manufacturer-specific chargers. CEC can provide both options and has relationships with Tesla, Porsche, and other dealerships throughout the region.
“Electric vehicles are still a new trend, but we are seeing increased demand every quarter,” said John Woods, electrical service manager. “Forward-thinking companies are making the move today, while others won’t be far behind.”
Want to know how installing electric vehicle chargers can help your company? Contact Service Sales Manager Travis Rowe.
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Service Sales Manager
trowe@cecfg.com
(214) 837-4347
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