Transitioning to Electric? Kia Handles It.

Embracing Electric Transport

The shift to electric mobility is in full swing. More and more companies are moving towards a sustainable fleet, driven by climate goals, government policies, and evolving customer and employee expectations. This transition involves more than just replacing combustion engine cars with electric vehicles. You'll face challenges concerning charging infrastructure, energy management, fiscal regulations, fleet management, and changing employee mobility needs.

Integrating Charging Infrastructure into Strategic Mobility Policy

One of the most concrete and strategic challenges is facilitating sufficient and smart charging options at the workplace and at home. How do you ensure employees can charge without worry, both at the office and on the road? What does this mean for the building's energy capacity? And how can employers offer an attractive charging proposition that aligns with the broader sustainability strategy?

Towards a Smart and Future-Proof Approach

Establishing a charging hub requires more than just a few charging stations. Consider grid congestion, legislation, subsidies, ease of use, and sustainability. Kia Charge supports you at every step, from advice to management.

Charging at the Office

• Navigating Regulations: Support in applying European and national regulations like AFIR, EPBD III, and BENG.
• Insight into Fiscal Benefits & Subsidies: Advice on schemes like KIA, MIA, VAMIL, and SPRILA, including applicable savings strategies and charging hub exploitation for investment payback.
• Smart Energy Management: Integration with solar panels and energy management via load balancing and HEMS to prevent peak loads and optimize your grid capacity.
• Scalable Infrastructure: Analysis of current and future charging demand. Flexible charging hubs that grow without major redesign.
• Strengthening Sustainability & Image: Support in achieving ESG and CO2 targets, and visible impact on your brand identity.

Charging at Employees' Homes

• Fast Installation: Within four weeks of application, including technical advice and connection to your administration system.
• Ease of Use & Settlement: Simple charging with automatic settlement of charging costs between employee and employer.
• Central Administration: Manage charging sessions and reports from a single platform.

Charging On the Go

• One Charging Pass for Everything: Access to over 700,000 charging points in Europe for home, on the road, and at the office.
• Efficient and User-Friendly: Charging via a single pass and app, with real-time insight into locations, availability, and tariffs.
• Minimal Impact on Work Time: Employees charge during appointments or breaks, avoiding unnecessary detours or waiting times.

Whether you need one charging point or a charging hub with 100 charging points, the foundation remains the same: smart charging solutions that move you forward. Everything is tailored to your power connection, parking facilities, and growth plans. Facing grid congestion? No problem. With smart solutions like load balancing, batteries, and intelligent control, much is possible within your current grid connection.

Partners of Kia Charge

Kia collaborates with reliable partners with the technical expertise to provide 360° peace of mind.

Charging at the Office

• Schneider Electric: A global leader in charging hardware, offering smart AC and DC chargers and everything needed to optimize their functionality.
• VDHO BV: A specialized installation partner operating nationwide. They conduct technical site surveys, handle any necessary groundwork, and ensure everything works. Post-installation care is also meticulously managed.

Charging for Employees

• Zaptec: Manufacturer of one of the safest and most reliable AC home charging stations with a sleek Scandinavian design.
• Chargecars: An installation specialist for home charging stations, managing the installation at your employee's home within 4 weeks of the request.

Case 1: Delivery Service Wants to Expand but Faces Grid Limitations

Problem

A delivery service wanted to expand from 6 to 15 electric vehicles but struggled with limited grid capacity. Upgrading was not an option, and operations had to continue.

Solution

Together with VDHO, we conducted a technical assessment and implemented a scalable charging solution, tailored to daily needs and future growth. Smart management via energy management and back office ensured stability and control.

• 14 AC Chargers + 1 DC Fast Charger: Cost-effective charging with ample flexibility for urgent trips and minimal impact on working hours.
• Dynamic Load Balancing: Optimal distribution of charging capacity without grid upgrades.
• Preparation for Battery Storage and Solar Carport: Ready for further sustainability and grid independence.
• Connection with Charging Management Platform: Insight, control, and reporting via a single dashboard.
• Implementation within 8 Weeks: Fast implementation without operational disruption.

Result

A scalable, future-proof system that keeps operations running smoothly, without delays or extra grid costs.

Case 2: 'We Want to Become More Sustainable, But Where Do We Start?'

Profile: SME Business (100 Employees)

An SME with 100 employees wanted to transition to electric driving but had no experience with charging infrastructure and many questions about location, capacity, and costs.

Problem

An SME business with 100 employees wanted to transition to electric driving but had no experience with charging infrastructure and many questions about location, capacity, and costs.

Solution

During an intake meeting, wishes, uncertainties, and possibilities were mapped out. VDHO then conducted a technical assessment. Based on this, a concrete and scalable plan was developed for charging at the office and at home, tailored to the existing infrastructure and subsidy opportunities.

• 20 AC Charging Points at the Office + 20 Home Charging Stations: Full coverage for business and private charging needs.
• Dynamic Load Balancing on Existing Connection: Smart charging without grid upgrades.
• Subsidy Advice and Support with SPRILA Application: Maximizing the use of favorable regulations.
• Integration into Charging Point Management Platform: Insight and settlement in one platform.

Result

A sustainable charging solution within 6 weeks, with full insight into costs and consumption. Charging can be done user-friendly at home and at the office. The solution is ready for potential future scaling.

From Initial Consultation to a Working Charging Hub: What to Expect

1. Consultation & Site Survey: We discuss your wishes, fleet, and location, and our partner VDHO assesses the possibilities on-site. Based on this, you'll receive a concrete proposal including the charging setup, installation plan, and subsidy advice.
2. Optional Groundwork: If necessary, VDHO handles all underground work required for the installation.
3. Installation & Handover: Charging points and any home chargers are installed and handed over by VDHO.
4. Smart Charging & Management: Via the Kia Charge dashboard, you maintain control over charging sessions, costs, access, and settlement.
5. Service & Scaling: After handover, we are available for support, maintenance, and potential expansion. This allows you to easily grow with your electric fleet.

The Future is Electric. Prepare with the Best Charging Solution.

We arrange a working charging hub and any home chargers within a few weeks, without it taking up your entire day. In one conversation and site visit, we map out everything for you: costs, subsidies, technology, revenue, and future-proofing. Afterward, you'll receive a detailed advisory report for €200. If we proceed with implementation, this amount will be fully credited.

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