Integrated EV Charging Solution for Growing Workforce

Client Brief

A long-term client approached Lynx Project Management Solutions to assess the optimal number of EV chargers that could be installed in their recycling centre car park. Our client’s exponential growth continues, and so does the number of employees with electric vehicles. The new recycling centre car park was identified as the perfect location for some additional charging points.

 Following an initial site survey and electrical assessment, Lynx Project Management Solutions submitted a comprehensive proposal detailing the power availability and the potential charging capacity for the location. Our brief also included coordination with groundworks contractors, ensuring a fully integrated approach to the project’s delivery.

Project Overview

Lynx Project Management Solutions project managed a complete EV charging solution, comprising 12 dual-output charging units, providing 24 simultaneous charging points.

Project elements included:

Electrical Design and Specification

• Electrical design and technical scope by Lynx Sustainable Solutions.
• 12 x twin 7.4kW Rolec Auto-charge EV charge points specified.
• Each unit is configured with maximum 32A single-phase output (7.4kW single output or 2 x 3.6kW dual outputs).
• 2 x 63A, 4-way TP&N distribution boards were housed in an external electrical enclosure.

Power Infrastructure

• A new AC supply connection was taken from the existing warehouse distribution board.
• 2 x 63A sub-mains were installed to supply external distribution boards.
• A high-level cable route (2.5m) with uni-strut goalpost support system was installed across the footpath.
• Underground ducting network connected to all 12 charging points via draw pits.

Project Coordination

• Lynx Project Management Solutions coordinated all technical aspects between other Lynx Group companies and groundworks contractors.
• Regular on-site meetings ensured works progressed as planned with no delays or complications.
• The DNO (Distribution Network Operator) application was submitted and approved for network connection – Lynx Sustainable Solutions.
• All electrical testing and certification have been completed and issued to the client.

Project Delivery

The project deployment benefited from an under-utilised car park area, typically only 2-3 cars in a 300-space car park during installation. This allowed uninterrupted access for both groundworks and electrical teams.

The only restricted access requirement was for the main electrical connection within the warehouse, which was successfully coordinated with the client’s on-site maintenance team.

The phased approach ensured optimal workflow:

• Site survey and electrical assessment.
• DNO application and approval.
• Coordinated groundworks installation.
• Electrical infrastructure installation.
• EV charger commissioning and testing.
• Site finishing and line marking.

The Result

The project successfully delivered 24 EV charging points, helping the client to accommodate their growing electric vehicle fleet and supporting their sustainability initiatives across their operational sites.

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