Transport for London (TfL) has invested in EV charging infrastructure to support the UK government's goal of cutting 68% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. However, this rapidly evolving technology could prove costly for local authorities trying to make their towns and cities cleaner. IPL group has significant experience in providing solutions that future-proof changing technologies and developed the Universal EV Charger Foundation to accommodate these changes.

The system is composed of an IPL group Shallow Foundation Retention Socket, which is ideal for installation around existing underground services. An added advantage is that the Retention Socket and ducting can be installed and left sealed with a pedestrian plug until the expensive EV charger unit is available for installation at a later date. The second component of the system, the Adapter Plate, is secured into the Retention Socket on the day of the charger unit installation. The Adapter Plate corresponds with the unit manufacturer, in this case, BP Pulse.

Once the Adapter Plate is secured and the power cable is positioned in the Retention Socket, the charger unit is lowered by HIAB onto the plate. Locating pins screwed to the Adapter Plate assist in aligning the plate to the charger unit. These pins are then removed, and four M12 set screws secure the system in place, ready for electrical connection. Reboundable X-Last bollards, installed in composite sockets, accompany the system to provide protection for the unit and can be demounted at any time if required.