EV sales are surging, yet many dealerships lack adequate charging infrastructure. Customers arrive expecting to test drive, charge, and visualise EV ownership — but dealerships often lack visible charging solutions that match the moment.
Common Shortcomings
Walk into the average dealership forecourt and you'll find a familiar set of problems: absent charging bays, makeshift extension cords trailing across the showroom floor, untrained staff unable to answer basic charging questions, and zero renewable energy integration.
If the dealership isn't ready, how can I be?
That's the unspoken question every EV-curious customer is asking. First impressions matter — and a forecourt without chargers sends entirely the wrong message.
Essential Infrastructure
- Visible Charging Stations — Prominently displayed fast chargers with clear signage. Customers need to see the technology working, not hidden behind the workshop.
- Multiple Charger Types — Type 2, CCS, and CHAdeMO options ensure compatibility across every vehicle on the lot.
- Smart Integration — Overnight scheduling, solar-powered charging and app-based tracking let dealerships manage energy costs while showcasing what's possible for buyers.
- Load Management — Balanced power distribution across multiple vehicles prevents grid strain and keeps costs predictable.
Business Benefits
Dealerships with proper EV infrastructure can demonstrate the technology first-hand, build customer confidence in the ownership experience, ensure vehicles are charged for test drives, and enhance their environmental credibility at a time when sustainability matters to buyers.
How Flare Can Help
Flare provides tailored dealership infrastructure including OZEV-approved chargers, intelligent load balancing, solar integration options and professional cable management. We design systems that work for your forecourt today and scale as your EV stock grows.