Pay-as-you-go (PAYG) EV charging allows businesses to offer charging points and generate a new revenue stream without the binding contracts, or subscription fees of traditional models.
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Businesses thinking about offering electric vehicle charging usually run into hefty upfront costs and binding contracts. Pay-as-you-go EV chargers flip the script, letting companies add charging points without lengthy contracts or ongoing subscription headaches. Instead, venues pay only for actual usage, which keeps budgets under control and can even bring in a bit of extra revenue on the side.
This setup is especially appealing for hospitality venues, schools, and holiday rentals looking to attract eco-minded guests without letting operational costs spiral. For organisations weighing up EV charging, getting a handle on how a PAYG model works—and what it can do for guest satisfaction and sustainability—might be the missing puzzle piece.
Going with a flexible, usage-based system means businesses can tap into a new income stream and broaden their appeal.
Pay-as-you-go charging is all about making things simple, flexible, and actually profitable for business owners. There’s no subscription to juggle, and the charging process is straightforward for both venues and drivers.
Pay-as-you-go charging lets venues offer EV charging without tying themselves to long contracts or subscriptions. With voltshare for example, we work with site owners and trusted installers to install the chargers, the venue owner then sets their own rates, and open up a new revenue stream.
Everything’s managed through the voltshare driver app and owner portal, so you get real-time updates on usage and income. Businesses can play with tariffs, offer free or discounted charging to certain guests, or bump up prices when things get busy.
Venues only pay when the charger is used, not a flat monthly fee. This model fits holiday lets, pubs, hotels, and any spot that wants a no-fuss, scalable way to support EV-driving guests.
When a driver shows up at a voltshare location, they find the charge point through the voltshare mobile app, which shows availability, prices, and charging speeds. Chargers use open standards, so most EVs are covered.
To kick off a session, the driver plugs in and activates the charger via the app. The system supports both rapid and standard charging, depending on what’s installed. Session details—energy used, time spent—are logged automatically.
For owners, the owner portal gives a live view of charger status, session history, and total income. This makes management easier and helps reduce downtime and queueing for guests. Once charging is finished, the drivers chosen payment method is charged, and the money appears in your wallet within the app.
Using a pay-as-you-go model brings financial flexibility, works for businesses of all sizes, and takes a lot of hassle out of management. The platform gives venue owners real tools to boost charging revenue and helps break down barriers that have slowed EV charger adoption in hospitality and similar sectors.
With pay-as-you-go, businesses dodge the big upfront costs. Standard EV charger installs usually mean a lot of capital and recurring fees on a contract, but voltshare sidesteps these for hospitality venues and SMEs.
Costs only pop up when chargers are actually used. No sneaky or ongoing management fees, so it’s easier to plan finances without surprises. No charger usage = no voltshare fees.
Businesses set their own tariffs, so there’s more control over profit margins. Every charging session adds directly to the bottom line. More details are on the voltshare features page.
Key cost benefits include:
Pay-as-you-go systems work for all sorts of venues—holiday lets, B&Bs, pubs, schools. Start with one charger or ramp up as demand grows, which is great for places with seasonal or unpredictable guest numbers.
It’s easy to add more units or tweak settings as things change, without getting bogged down in technical headaches.
If business booms, just add more chargers—no need to renegotiate expensive contracts. The tech is ready to help venues become EV-friendly and adapt as more people drive electric.
Traditional EV charging setups can be a pain to maintain and support, putting extra work on staff. Finding an integrated system that keeps things simple will save you a headache.
With voltshare, maintenance is pretty minimal, with remote monitoring and diagnostics built into the platform. Owners don’t need to be tech experts to keep things running. If something goes wrong, voltshare’s 24/7 support team steps in fast to sort it out.
Updates happen remotely, so the tech stays current. Businesses can focus on guests, not troubleshooting. For venues wanting less admin, voltshare’s solution really does make offering EV charging easier.
To get voltshare up and running, businesses just need a suitable parking spot with access to an electrical supply. Chargers can be wall-mounted or freestanding, so they fit pretty much anywhere—car parks, hotels, B&Bs, pubs.
All chargers come with clear instructions, but a certified electrician is needed for setup to meet safety standards. Voltshare will find a trusted installer for the job, or you're welcome to use your own.
Network connectivity is required for live monitoring and payment processing, this can be through wifi, or we offer chargers with a 4G sim card for remote areas without wifi. Voltshare offers technical support for both hardware and software during setup, so the day-to-day business isn’t disrupted.
Voltshare gives venues granular control over who can use the chargers. Owners can restrict access to guests, open it to the public, or open it at set times.
All access controls run through the app and web dashboard, so operators can alter timings, tweak tariffs, or create special charging codes if needed.
You can also tailor access for events or partnerships—maybe free charging for VIPs or groups. Management tools are detailed on voltshare’s hospitality EV charging overview, giving businesses the flexibility to adapt as things change.
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Businesses rolling out any EV chargers need to keep an eye on compliance obligations, data protection, and emerging trends in EV charging. Regulations and incentives are always shifting, and data privacy is a big deal for both operators and users. It's important to find a charger provider that will keep on top of things for you.
There are some decent government grants and tax perks out there for UK businesses putting in commercial EV chargers. Stuff like the OZEV Workplace Charging Scheme can really take the sting out of upfront costs if you qualify. Voltshare’s approach lets venues tap into these incentives without sinking a ton of cash at the start, which is pretty appealing.
Don’t forget the basics—good signage, clear instructions, and proper labelling all help tick the legal boxes and keep hassle to a minimum.
The commercial EV charging sector in the UK is evolving fast—almost dizzyingly so. EV chargers are popping up everywhere, giving drivers more flexibility and letting property owners tap into new revenue streams with voltshare’s integrated solutions leading the charge.
It’s a tricky landscape to navigate, honestly, and choosing the right EV charger matters. The companies that lean into future-proof tech and stay sharp on compliance? They’re probably the ones who’ll weather whatever comes next.
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