Easee has partnered with Future Group to offer a lower-cost route to installing EV charging infrastructure in residential developments.
The collaboration is focused on multi-dwelling residential schemes, where the cost of installing active charge points across entire car parks can quickly add up, even when only a small proportion of residents are likely to need charging immediately. According to the two companies, their model can cut upfront capital expenditure by between £800 and £1,000 per parking bay, which would equate to around £80,000 to £100,000 on a 100-space development.
That matters because while new residential developments are generally expected to make provision for EV charging, demand at handover rarely reflects what will be needed several years down the line. In practice, that has often left developers paying for infrastructure that is technically compliant, but not always fully used.
A phased approach to EV readiness
Rather than installing full charge points across a site at the outset, Future Group will install Easee backplates during construction. That means the physical and electrical groundwork is put in place early, but the active chargers are only added when residents actually require them.
The idea is simple enough: make the site EV-ready without forcing developers to absorb the cost of full charger deployment before demand exists. That phased approach should also make it easier for property managers to expand provision over time, rather than having to revisit the entire system later.
Easee and Future Group argue that the financial benefit is not limited to hardware alone. The companies say the approach can also reduce installation time and simplify commissioning, while allowing investment to be spread more evenly as uptake grows.
Capacity constraints remain a major issue
Cost is only one side of the problem. For many residential sites, especially older buildings, electrical capacity remains a major constraint when it comes to adding EV charging at scale. That is where Easee’s load management technology is meant to come into play, allowing multiple chargers to operate within the limits of the available supply and reducing the need for more expensive electrical upgrades.
That will be particularly relevant for block and estate managers trying to retrofit charging into sites that were never designed with electrification in mind. In those cases, the ability to make better use of existing capacity can be just as important as the initial capital saving.
The companies also say the system can integrate with billing and payment platforms, including Future Group’s own tools, which should make it easier to manage shared charging environments across residential portfolios.
Jamie Willsdon, Group Director of Future Group, commented, “One of the biggest challenges in residential EV infrastructure has always been balancing cost, capacity and future demand. Easee stood out to us because it allows us to scale intelligently, maximising existing electrical capacity while avoiding unnecessary upfront spend. This approach gives developers and property managers confidence that they can meet regulatory requirements and resident expectations without compromising financially.”
Sam Levy, Regional Sales Director – UK & Ireland at Easee, added, “Making electrification effortless means removing the barriers that slow adoption – and upfront cost is one of the biggest. By working with Future Group, we’re enabling developers and property managers to take a smarter, more flexible approach. They can future-proof their buildings without over-investing on day one, while still delivering a high-quality charging experience as demand grows.”
