Local grid and board capacity
Large surface car parks in Segensworth and Hedge End often have spare supply capacity, whereas older trading estates in Eastleigh and Millbrook may operate near their supply limits.
Fleet and depot charging in Eastleigh
Need a charging system for electric vans or a growing company fleet? MCI Electrical plans the supply capacity, charger positions, load requirements and cable routes before installing the depot charging infrastructure. The service is designed for commercial yards, warehouses and fleet premises across Eastleigh and Southampton.
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- Upfront Pricing
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How this is priced
There is no callout fee and the quote costs you nothing. The rate covers the installation, the connections and the testing, with hardware, ground work and any supply upgrade priced separately once the survey tells us what your site needs.
- The published rate covers site installation, electrical connections, and circuit testing.
- Hardware costs, ground excavation, transformer upgrades, and civils work are quoted separately after a site survey.
- Fixed wire testing is priced on the number of boards and circuits, not by the hour.
- Emergency lighting is priced per light, and the three hour test is priced separately.
- Repairs are priced item by item off the report, so you choose what to do and when.
- Work outside your trading hours costs a different rate, and I tell you what it is before I set off.
- Quotes are free, rescheduling is free, and there is no callout fee.
Why depot charging is designed, not ordered
Depot charging is a design job rather than a shopping list. How many vehicles come back, when they leave in the morning and what your supply can carry decide the charger size far more than the brochure does.
Yard cable runs and containment
Running power across commercial yards at Northam, Nursling, or Segensworth requires ducting, trenching, or heavy steel containment to withstand lorry and forklift traffic.
Dwell time and power management
Depot vehicles parked overnight require controlled load management so multiple vans can recharge fully without overloading the incoming supply.
What is and is not included
It covers the supply check, the cable routes, the charge points and setting them up to share the power available. Hardware, digging and supply upgrades are quoted after the survey.
Included
- Site electrical load assessment and distribution board inspection
- Cable route planning and steel surface or underground containment installation
- Installation of commercial AC wallboxes or pedestal charge points
- Load management configuration and dynamic load balancing setup
- Electrical inspection, testing, and formal commissioning
Not included
- Distribution network operator grid transformer upgrades
- Tarmac or concrete resurfacing after heavy civil excavations
- Ongoing software subscription fees for outside billing platforms
Before the survey
Before the survey it helps to know your vehicle numbers, when they typically return, when they need to leave, and where they park. Dates can be moved free of charge if your week changes.
- 01
Gather vehicle details
Collate details on fleet size, battery capacities, arrival times, and required departure times for your operational vehicles.
- 02
Locate main supply equipment
Provide access to the main intake room, distribution boards, switchgear, and existing electrical documentation.
- 03
Mark parking locations
Identify where fleet vehicles park overnight and where pedestals or wall mounted chargers need to be placed.
What you get out of it
You are left with a depot that charges every vehicle inside your overnight window, without paying for power you never use, and the certificate the same day the work finishes.
- A design and a fixed price
- You receive an assessment of your electrical intake, recommended charger specs, cable route plan, and an itemised quotation before work begins.
- Every vehicle charged by morning
- Dynamic load management balances power across all connected chargers, ensuring every fleet vehicle is fully charged for the morning shift.
- A yard dug once
- Containment and ducting are planned to accommodate both immediate charger needs and future fleet expansion, avoiding repeated ground excavation.
- Full certification
- Every installation is tested and completed with full electrical certification detailing all circuit parameters and test results.
Why choose us
Every job is carried out to current standards, fully tested and left tidy. You get the certificate the same day the work finishes, with a plain English summary you can act on, and a reminder when your next test is due. Quotes are free, rescheduling is free, and there is no callout fee. The same electrician quotes the work, does it and signs it off.
Get Free QuoteQuestions I get asked
The questions fleet operators raise most often.
Can my existing electrical board support fleet chargers?+
I assess your incoming supply and main switchgear during the survey. If your board lacks spare capacity, I can install a dedicated EV distribution board or set up dynamic load management to balance power safely without requiring a grid upgrade. - David McInnes
How long does a depot installation take?+
It depends on cable distances, trenching requirements, and the number of chargers. Simple wall mounted chargers can take a day, while larger yard installations take longer. I provide a clear scope and quote before setting off. - David McInnes
Can I limit access so visitor vehicles cannot use the chargers?+
Yes. Chargers can be set up with RFID card access, key switches, or app control so only authorised drivers can start a charging session.
What is the Workplace Charging Scheme?+
The Workplace Charging Scheme is a government grant that helps businesses reduce the upfront purchase and installation costs of EV chargers.
Where the rules come from
The official rules behind this work, straight from the source.
Areas we cover
Eastleigh, Whiteley and Segensworth, Chandler's Ford, Hedge End and Botley, Southampton and the docks
Start with the job details
Tell me what you need and you will get a free quote, with no callout fee. Send over a few details about your premises and the work you have in mind.