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The project was part-funded through the government’s Workplace Charging Scheme for State-Funded Education Institutions, which offers up to £2,500 per socket.
The installation was carefully planned to minimise disruption to the school and took place outside of opening hours. As a result, Pikes Lane now benefits from reliable, cost-effective EV charging infrastructure and a smart management system tailored to their needs.
Client Challenges
Pikes Lane Primary School needed a reliable EV charging solution that could support its current staff while accommodating potential growth in demand. They required a system that allowed staff to charge at a low cost while ensuring the school could cover its energy expenses. Limited public use at a different tariff was also needed. The system needed to be easy to manage and flexible enough to adapt to any future changes in usage.
Our Challenges
The site’s existing electrical infrastructure had limited spare capacity at the planned charge point location. We needed to ensure the charging points would operate at optimal performance without affecting the school’s overall energy use. In addition, the installation required cabling to be laid under pre-existing pavement and car park areas, alongside painting EV-specific parking bay markings.
Solutions Implemented
We installed two Easee charge points with integrated load management and connected them to the Clenergy charge point management platform. This allowed us to create a closed user group for staff with a low-cost tariff, as well as a public charging option with a higher rate.
To manage the school’s limited electrical capacity, we fitted an Easee Equaliser device. This enabled real-time load balancing across multiple phases, prioritising power to the charge points whenever possible while reducing it automatically if demand elsewhere on-site increased.
All work was scheduled for out-of-hours to ensure no disruption to school operations.
Conclusion
This project demonstrates how schools can benefit from government EV charging grants while working with a trusted installer like Voltari. By applying for the Workplace Charging Scheme for State-Funded Education Institutions, Pikes Lane received up to £2,500 off per socket—significantly reducing installation costs. Schools can invest in robust EV charging infrastructure through the workplace charging scheme that supports staff, visitors, and community use.
With flexible scheduling, tailored charging tariffs, and reliable, load-managed hardware, Pikes Lane is well-positioned to meet its charging requirements now and as demand increases.
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