Fuel, EV and business expense payment specialist Allstar has teamed up with energy technology solutions provider Plug Me In to help businesses simplify the installation of electric vehicle charge points.

The partnership will simplify and speed up how businesses manage charging of their EV fleets

The two companies are working together to offer an inclusive service that covers all aspects of EV home and workplace charger installations, including on-site surveys, charger selection and ongoing maintenance, streamlining the often-confusing process.

Plug Me In can liaise directly with employees throughout the whole installation process, helping to cut time and hassle for businesses whilst still providing peace of mind and visibility into the progress of installations.

Plug Me In will recommend charge points that are compatible with Allstar’s range of EV solutions, including its Homecharge service, which helps simplify the payment of charging at home. The business is OZEV-accredited, enabling fleets to access any grants they may be eligible for.

Demand for EVs continues to rise, with more than 920,000 fully electric cars on UK roads and a further 560,000 plug-in hybrids, but charge points and their installation remain one of the key challenges for fleets of all sizes.

Ashley Tate, managing director of Allstar Chargepass in the UK, said: “It’s become clear that the process of home charger installation has become far too convoluted, with an array of suppliers on the market, many businesses don’t know where to turn.

“This can be very time-consuming and put a significant strain on a business looking to adopt EVs. On top of that, there’s still the daunting task of managing charging costs and compensating drivers for their home and public charging. But with this partnership, we will be able to significantly reduce these problems for fleets of all sizes streamlining the experience of installing home and workplace chargers.”

Andrew Stead, commercial director at Plug Me In, added: “This fantastic new partnership is perfectly placed to allow Plug Me In to support Allstar’s extensive network of fleets as they adopt electric vehicles. Our customer-focused, streamlined approach will simplify and speed up how businesses manage charging of their EV fleets. We’re excited to see where this partnership goes as both our companies continue to thrive in this space.”