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Infrastructure design and installation of 150+ chargers at large-scale electric vehicle charging hub at the NEC Campus, Birmingham for The EV Network

Project summary

We completed works on behalf of The EV Network at the NEC Campus in Birmingham. The site launched on Thursday 7 September 2023 and is one of the largest electric vehicle charging hubs in Europe.

BP Pulse is the charge point operator (CPO) for the hub, which significantly increases the availability of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the UK. The site offers a mix of ultra-rapid and AC charging options, meeting the needs of all types of electric vehicles in one location.

Project details

Client: The EV Network

The EV Network

The project was awarded in February 2023. Our team mobilised quickly and commenced on-site works within two weeks, working alongside Toureen Group, the appointed civil engineering contractor. We completed the full design of the AC and DC infrastructure to meet the programme start date.

As part of the installation, the team deployed four pre-cast concrete bases supplied by Banagher Precast. These bases provided an efficient alternative to traditional in-situ concrete foundations, reducing installation time from three days to just three hours. This solution also offered environmental benefits, including the elimination of concrete waste, reduced CO₂ emissions, and a saving of up to six tonnes of concrete compared to standard methods.

High-voltage grid connection was completed mid-May (directly from existing DNO primary substation) with the site energised on 15 May.

Within four weeks of energisation, the team installed:

  • 150 x 7 kW AC chargers
  • 16 x 300 kW Alpitronic DC rapid chargers

Works also included:

  • Supply and installation of 11,142 metres of low-voltage cable and 360 metres of high-voltage cable
  • Completion of 1,200 low-voltage terminations and 12 high-voltage terminations
  • Installation and commissioning of 11 Schneider low-voltage panels
  • Installation and commissioning of five packaged Schneider substations and GRP units

Key deliverables

We provided a complete turnkey solution for one of the UK’s largest electric vehicle charging hubs.

  • Design of high-voltage grid connection and low-voltage infrastructure in compliance with BS7671
  • Supply and installation of four Banagher pre-cast substation bases
  • Construction of four NAL STAKKAbox low-voltage panel cabinet bases
  • Installation and commissioning of five 1.5 MVA packaged substations
  • Off-site civil engineering works and grid connection
  • Installation and commissioning of 11 Schneider low-voltage panels
  • Installation of 150 x 7 kW AC chargers and 16 x 300 kW Alpitronic DC rapid chargers
  • Supply and installation of 11,142 metres of LV cable and 360 metres of HV cable
  • Completion of 1,212 electrical terminations
  • Electrical connection for solar canopy
  • Installation of street lighting network and digital signage

The site opened to the public on 7 September 2023 and represents a major step forward in electric vehicle charging infrastructure nationwide.

This was the largest project we have delivered to date – a resounding success that demonstrates our team’s capability and expertise.

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“The delivery and execution have been second to none. In my 13 years of project management, I’ve never experienced such professionalism and quality from an independent connection from start to completion.”

Mike Denham

Construction Director at The EV Network

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