Evolt Charging supports Manx Utilities
Major EV infrastructure upgrade on the Isle of Man
Evolt Charging, the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure business, is playing a key role in a major investment programme by Manx Utilities to support more drivers in making the switch to electric on the Isle of Man.
The upgrade to the Isle of Man’s public charging infrastructure, which follows the withdrawal of the current supplier, Pod-Point, from the public charging market, will see the introduction of new, faster chargers installed and managed by the Evolt Charging team.
The majority of existing single-phase 7kW charge points will be upgraded to three-phase 22kW units where possible, allowing for faster vehicle charging and better accommodation of the growing number of EVs on the road. Load balancing capabilities are included that adapt to different vehicles’ charging speeds.
User friendly
The new Evolt infrastructure will include user-friendly features, including multiple charging options, such as Pay-As-You-Go via Web-Pay, RFID card access for easy, contactless payment at DC Rapid chargers, and app-based charging through a new dedicated App. Evolt will be able to monitor the performance of the network in real time for quick fault resolution.
Chair of Manx Utilities, John Wannenburgh MHK said: ‘Manx Utilities is dedicated to providing an EV charging network that is not only robust and reliable but also prepared to meet the future needs of the Isle of Man with sufficient charging points sited throughout the Island. With this upgrade, we are confident that our infrastructure will continue to support the growing number of EV drivers and contribute to a more efficient sustainable future for all’.
‘Of course, there will be assistance and support available for all customers, including a free-phone service which will be in place 24 hours a day, seven days a week from November.’
John Wannenburgh
Anne Buckingham, Managing Director of Evolt Charging, is delighted to be helping Manx Utilities in a turnkey project: “Upgrading the charging infrastructure with new, future proof technology and new service support from a business that is here for the long term will deliver a smarter, faster and more reliable charging experience for all Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers on the island,” she says.
“We are excited to be working with Manx Utilities in this first stage development, and in planning how best to expand the infrastructure in the future.”
Anne Buckingham
Work on the network is due to begin in October, starting at Manx Utilities’ Ballacottier HQ, the Comis Hotel and on Loch Promenade. Rapid chargers already in place at the Sea Terminal and Tesco stores in Peel, Port Erin and Ramsey will not be replaced, but will be integrated on to the new platform.
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