Key Takeaways:
- New Partnership: Zaptec, a leading manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) chargers, has inked a significant multi-year agreement with UK property developer Redrow to be its preferred charger supplier.
- Charging in Every Home: In line with UK regulations mandating EV charging points in every new house, Redrow will install the Zaptec Go charger across all its regions.
- Industry Accolades: The Zaptec Go charger has received several recognitions for its compact design and safety features, including the 2022 Red Dot Award for design.
Introduction
Zaptec, the producer of efficient and minimalist EV chargers, has penned a significant multi-year contract to become the preferred EV charger supplier for Redrow, a prominent British property developer. In 2022, Redrow built approximately 5,700 new homes in the UK, all of which will now use the Zaptec Go charger as a key charging product for the contract’s duration.
Supplier Selection and Impact
The supply agreement was the result of a competitive tender process conducted by Redrow to determine its preferred EV charger partner. Justin Savage, Head of Developer Channels at Zaptec, expressed his delight at the partnership, highlighting the deal as a major milestone for Zaptec in solidifying its presence in the UK market.
Zaptec’s Evolution and Market Position
Originally providing technology to aid NASA space missions, Zaptec transitioned to producing and selling EV chargers in 2016. It has since captured 50% market share in Norway and is rapidly expanding into new territories like the UK, which it entered in 2021. Over the past two years, Zaptec has secured deals to supply chargers to housebuilders constructing over 50,000 homes annually, including Redrow and Cala Group, among others.
Regulatory Impact and Future Expectations
Since June 2022, the UK government has mandated developers to install EV charging points in every new house and building they construct or redevelop. This mandate extended in June 2023 to homes that already have planning permission, bolstering the role of EV chargers in housebuilders’ business models.
Redrow has embraced this change, emphasizing sustainability and the reduction of reliance on fossil fuels as key benefits for their customers. With Zaptec’s 5-year product and installation guarantee, customers can expect reliable and convenient charging facilities in their new homes.
Product Features and Recognitions
The Zaptec Go charger, Zaptec’s award-winning domestic charger, adapts its maximum charge to a car’s capacity, working seamlessly with all EVs. Its compact design, no bigger than a smart tablet, coupled with safety and quality components, earned it the EV charger category win in the 2022 Red Dot Award for design and top marks in the Norwegian Automobile Federation’s comparison of electric car chargers’ safety.
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