To meet the ever-growing requirement for on-street EV charging points, several chargers were installed in a residential area of Coventry. IPL group Retention Sockets with Duckfoot Bends and Tee Bends were installed beforehand to simplify the installation and cabling of the EV chargers.

One benefit of installing the EV chargers in Retention Sockets was that the civil works could be planned and completed before the EV chargers were delivered to the site, which reduced the risk of damage. Additionally, the use of the Retention Socket enables civil and electrical installations to be completed separately, avoiding any possible disputes between contractors.

Furthermore, the Duckfoot Bend provides a full 360-degree rotation for multi-directional cabling, and the Tee Bend simplifies the cabling of multiple chargers in sequence, as was the case with this implementation. As EV charging technology continues to improve, the universal foundation of the Retention Socket offers the flexibility to suit any EV unit in the future.