Learn how voltshare helps Scottish hospitality and tourism businesses secure EV charging through the Rural & Island Infrastructure Fund with our easy, step-by-step application guide.
For hospitality and tourism business owners in rural Scotland and the Highlands and Islands, providing EV charging is no longer just a "nice to have"—it is a necessity. As more travellers switch to electric vehicles, offering a reliable place to charge can be the deciding factor for guests choosing where to stay or visit.
However, we know that navigating government grants and technical installations can feel overwhelming when you’re busy running a business. That’s where the Rural & Island Infrastructure Fund (RIIF) comes in, and more importantly, that’s where voltshare comes in.
We specialise in making the transition to EV charging seamless. We handle the heavy lifting, from the paperwork to the technical surveys, so you can focus on your guests. Here is our step-by-step guide to securing your grant and installing your chargers with voltshare.
The journey begins with a simple conversation. Reach out to our team to express your interest. We understand the specific needs of the hospitality sector—whether you run a boutique hotel, a remote glamping site, or a visitor attraction—and we can immediately advise on how EV charging can best serve your site.
Scotland's Rural & Island Infrastructure Fund has specific requirements regarding location and business type. During this stage, we’ll cross-reference your site against the grant’s criteria to ensure you are eligible. Generally, the fund is designed to support businesses to install publicly accessible chargers in rural and island communities that need to bolster their local infrastructure.
One of the ways we make the process easy is by conducting a remote site survey. You won’t need to wait weeks for a technician to visit your property. Using photo and video tools and information provided by you, our technical team assesses your site’s electrical capacity and identifies the best locations for your new chargers.
Once the survey is complete, we provide a comprehensive, transparent quote. This will outline the costs of the hardware and installation, as well as the projected amount covered by the grant. Our goal is to ensure you have a clear picture of the investment and the significant savings the grant provides.
To allow us to handle the bureaucracy for you, we will ask you to sign a Letter of Authority. This is a crucial step that empowers voltshare to act on your behalf. It means we can talk directly to the grant bodies and network operators, saving you hours of phone calls and administrative headaches.
With the Letter of Authority in hand, our expert team prepares and submits your grant application. We know exactly what the assessors are looking for, ensuring that your application is professional, accurate, and has the highest possible chance of approval. We manage the entire submission process from start to finish.
Once the application is reviewed and approved, you will receive your Grant Letter of Offer. This is the official "green light." We will review the document with you to ensure you understand the terms, and once accepted, we can move forward with the physical transformation of your site.
The final step! Our qualified installation partners will arrive at your site to install your voltshare EV chargers. We ensure the installation is tidy, professional, and timed to cause minimal disruption to your guests. Once the chargers are live, they will be integrated into the voltshare management platform, allowing you to track usage and generate revenue effortlessly.
Providing EV charging is a powerful way to future-proof your business and attract a new demographic of eco-conscious travellers. With voltshare, the process is simple, supported, and affordable.
If you would like more information about exactly what benefits you can receive using this grant, please head over to our detailed blog post here.
Contact the voltshare team today to start your application and take the first step toward becoming a premier EV-friendly destination in Scotland.
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