Installing EV charging sounds straightforward.

Find some chargers. Get a few quotes. Arrange an installation. Switch them on.

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In reality, most businesses quickly discover that EV charging projects involve far more time, coordination, and decision-making than they expected.

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Whether you're running a hotel, managing a workplace, operating a leisure destination, or planning fleet electrification, every hour spent managing an EV charging project is time taken away from your core business.

And that's often the hidden cost nobody talks about.

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EV Charging Isn't Just About Chargers

When businesses first explore EV charging, they often focus on:

• Charger types
• Charging speeds
• Installation costs
• Potential revenue

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But before a charger is ever installed, there are dozens of decisions that need to be made.

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Questions such as:

• How many chargers do we actually need?
• Where should they be installed?
• Is our existing power supply sufficient?
• What charging speeds make sense for our users?
• Are there funding opportunities available?
• How will payments be managed?
• Who handles maintenance and support?

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Without expert guidance, businesses often spend weeks - or even months - trying to answer these questions themselves.

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The Cost of Research and Supplier Management

One of the biggest hidden time costs comes before a project even starts.

Many organisations find themselves speaking to multiple suppliers, comparing vastly different proposals, trying to understand technical terminology, and assessing everything from hardware and software to future scalability.

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The challenge is that not every supplier approaches EV charging in the same way. Some focus on selling chargers. Others focus on understanding what is actually right for the site.

This can make decision-making slower and more complicated than expected.

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Fereneze Golf Club experienced exactly this. The club had been exploring EV charging for more than four years but struggled to find a solution that worked commercially. It wasn't until a detailed site survey identified a viable installation approach, existing electrical capacity, and available funding opportunities that the project finally moved forward. What had previously been a lengthy and frustrating process became a straightforward decision for the club's management committee.

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Funding Applications Take Time Too

Many businesses are surprised by how much time funding applications can consume.

Understanding eligibility, gathering information, completing paperwork, and managing communication with funding bodies can quickly become a project in its own right.

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For businesses already focused on customers, operations, and day-to-day management, this often becomes another reason projects get pushed down the priority list.

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When Mearns Castle Golf Academy decided to introduce EV charging, Connekt managed the entire funding application process on its behalf. From securing approval through to installation, the academy team were able to focus on running the business while the project progressed in the background. What could have become a time-consuming internal exercise became a largely hands-off experience.

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The same was true for Lindores Abbey Distillery, where Connekt managed the Energy Saving Trust funding process from application through to installation and commissioning, removing a significant administrative burden from the business.

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Managing Multiple Stakeholders

EV charging decisions rarely sit with one person.

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Depending on the organisation, projects may involve:

• Owners
• Finance teams
• Operations managers
• Facilities teams
• General managers
• Board members
• Management committees

The more stakeholders involved, the more time can be lost gathering information, answering questions, and building confidence in the proposed solution.

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This is where having a clear strategy and delivery plan becomes invaluable. Decision-makers need clarity around costs, future scalability, operational impact, and long-term value.

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Installation Doesn't Manage Itself

Even after approvals are secured, the work doesn't stop.

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Businesses often need to coordinate:

• Groundworks
• Electrical upgrades
• Connectivity requirements
• Contractor access
• Operational schedules

Without proper project management, installation can quickly become another drain on internal resources.

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The challenge becomes even greater when multiple locations are involved. Coordinating surveys, infrastructure requirements, installations, and operational considerations across numerous sites can consume significant amounts of time.

Verdant Leisure faced this challenge when introducing EV charging across 12 holiday parks nationwide. Rather than managing multiple contractors and project timelines internally, Connekt coordinated everything from site surveys and technical design through to installation and commissioning. This allowed the business to continue focusing on guest experience and park operations while the rollout was delivered with minimal disruption.

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The Ongoing Time Cost Most Businesses Forget

Many businesses focus on installation day and overlook what comes next.

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EV charging infrastructure requires ongoing management, including:

• Monitoring charger performance
• Handling driver enquiries
• Managing software updates
• Resolving faults
• Supporting users

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Without ongoing support, these tasks often end up landing with:

• Hotel managers
• Facilities teams
• Operations departments
• Fleet managers

People who already have full-time jobs.

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A managed solution ensures these responsibilities don't become an ongoing burden for internal teams.

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The Real Value of a Managed EV Charging Partner

The most successful EV charging projects aren't necessarily the cheapest.

They're often the ones that consume the least internal time.

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A managed approach can help businesses avoid spending valuable hours on:

• Research
• Procurement
• Funding applications
• Project coordination
• Installation management
• Ongoing support

Instead of becoming EV charging experts, businesses can focus on what they do best.

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Whether that's delivering exceptional guest experiences, managing employees, running a leisure destination, or operating a commercial fleet.

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Final Thought

The hidden cost of EV charging isn't always measured in pounds.

It's often measured in hours.

Hours spent researching suppliers. Hours comparing proposals. Hours navigating funding applications. Hours coordinating contractors. Hours managing issues after installation.

For hospitality venues, workplaces, leisure destinations, and fleet operators, those hours have real value.

The right EV charging partner doesn't just install chargers.

They save time, reduce complexity, and ensure the entire process is delivered efficiently from start to finish.

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Speak to Connekt

At Connekt, we provide fully managed EV charging solutions for hospitality venues, leisure destinations, workplaces, and commercial fleets.

From site surveys and funding applications to installation, software, maintenance, and support, we manage the entire process so you don't have to.

👉 Speak to Connekt today and discover how simple EV charging can be when the right partner is managing it for you.

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