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Contents 01 02 03 An Introduction to An Introduction to EV An Introduction to EV Ground Control Charging Software Charging Hardware 04 05 06 An Introduction to EV ChargePoint Inc. Recommended Charging Software Hardware 07 08 09 ChargePoint ChargePoint CPF32 & Payment Option: CP4000 Range CPE250 Range Supply & Install 10 11 12 Payment Option: Payment Option: Warranty Lease Hire Agreement Owner-Operator & Support 13 14 15 Case Study Case Study Case Study

An Introduction to National supply Ground Control and installation specialists for all Here at Ground Control, we work directly with our clients to design, supply and major EV charger install the optimum EV charging infrastructure for your site. Working with our preferred suppliers across the country, we can provide individual packages to suit all brands budgets and requirements. Our installations are designed to be part of a comprehensive solution to include round-the-clock driver support, cloud-based software and maintenance services. Providing a first class service to the driver and the business supplying the charging infrastructure and creating an environment that encourages users to return again and again. Why choose Ground Control? Ground Control Ltd Kingfisher House • National coverage with multi-skilled teams for all required professions Radford Way, Billericay • A fully managed installation service from point of sale Essex, CM12 0EQ • Aesthetically minded, architectural landscaped approach to EV Charging installations • A future proofed product and service that puts the station owner and user in the driving seat T: 01277 650697 • Multi award winning teams who put safety at the heart of everything they do E: [email protected] • Experienced in what we say and do. Ground Control has already begun the switch to a fully www.ground-control.co.uk electric fleet. We combine our experience, knowledge and passion to best help our clients. 1

An Introduction to EV Charging Hardware Within the UK, there are over 20 EV charging hardware providers, supplying both regionally and nationally. Each manufacturer designs equipment to suit different budgets and requirements. When selecting the right hardware for your requirements, it is important for us to consider your budget, electrical capacity, desired charging type, software requirements and whether you will be charging users to charge their vehicles. The main UK hardware providers and three main charger types have been detailed below. Slow Fast Rapid Chargers Chargers Chargers This is a basic charger supplied with Fast chargers can deliver between 7kW Rapid chargers have been designed most electric and hybrid (plug-in) cars. to 22kW of charge (depending on the to provide charging speeds of up to It will connect directly from the car unit and spare electrical capacity at the 120kW, decreasing vehicle charging into a three-pin 13amp domestic plug site/home). Domestic fast chargers tend times down to half an hour for an 80% socket. The typical maximum draw of to be limited to 7kW of charge due charge. Only certain vehicles have the electricity from a slow charger is 3kW, to the available electrical capacity at a ability to draw this level of charge. delivering a charge time of between residential dwelling. Commercial fast Most electric vehicles in today’s market 8-12 hours, depending on the vehicle. chargers can be rated up to 22kW. Fast are capable of drawing up to 50kW chargers can range in size, price and only. Rapid charges draw DC current, software capability, so it is important rather than AC current like the Slow that these are chosen to suit a client’s and Fast chargers. specific site requirements. Charge times can be reduced to 4-8 hours, depending on the vehicle. 2

An Introduction to EV Charging Software: Smart Technology & Cloud Management Different hardware providers offer various different software packages. Software services can range from basic ‘plug & charge’ services, to integrated cloud based management services. Listed below are some of the key features you can expect to see within a standard software package. key features • The ability to set the price that drivers pay to use charging stations based on energy cost, duration, time of use, session length or driver group. Funds collected from drivers are electronically transferred to a designated bank account. • Advanced access controls that manage which drivers can access stations and when. • Power/Load management software which reduces station installation costs, lowers ongoing electricity costs and lets you charge more vehicles. (see next page) • Up to 35 charts and analytics, available with a click, summarising important trends for planning and management reporting. • Waitlists, making charging more convenient by notifying drivers when a charging spot becomes available for them and holding it until they can plug in their vehicle. • Integration with fleet fuel cards, telematics and asset management systems, simplifying EV charging for fleets. • A valet feature which automatically notifies parking staff when cars have finished charging so they can be moved. • A graphical dashboard showing real-time status and a detailed map, making it easy to manage stations from your desk or mobile phone. 3

An Introduction to EV Charging Software: Load Management The principles of load management apply to sites where the desired charging capacity is higher than the spare electrical capacity available. By evenly distributing the available power across the number of vehicles charging, this enables the maximum spare electrical capacity to be utilised at all times. In this scenario, a bank of six chargers, all capable of delivering 22kW of charge, are installed on a site with a total spare electrical capacity of 45kW. With one car charging (above), it will receive the maximum 22kW available from the charger. With six cars charging (left), each will receive an even 7.5kW of charge. With Load Management (right), the spare 45kW electrical capacity is shared across the three chargers in use, providing each car with 15kW of charge. Without Load Management technology, 7.5kW chargers would need to be installed on site, so to not overload the electrical capacity. This would mean, despite the number of cars charging on site, each would only ever receive 7.5kW of charge, making inefficient use of the maximum spare electrical capacity available on site. 4

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Recommended Hardware As part of our company ethos of ‘Caring for our Environment’, Ground Control have partnered with ChargePoint. As the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network, Ground Control in partnership with ChargePoint is leading transport electrification at workplaces and cities across the country. 75.3 million 109,600 places ChargePoint charges delivered to charge around do it all (and counting) the world Smart charging is, and always has We’re leading the charge. Actually, we We’re the only network with an been, our sole focus. After more than started it. You’d think after creating integrated portfolio of hardware, a decade and millions of charges the world’s largest and most open EV cloud services and support delivering delivered, we’re still pioneering new charging network we’d be satisfied, the smoothest possible experience ways to make electric mobility the but you’d be wrong. for all businesses and drivers. When easy choice. everything works together, EV The way we see it, there’s still much charging is better for everyone. more we can do – together. Join us in getting all people and goods moving on electricity. 6

ChargePoint CP4000 Range Charges at a maximum rate of 22.2 kW per port, adding up to 87 miles of RPH (range per hour). Ability to remotely set a power limit for charging. Available power will be intelligently distributed to all vehicles plugged in, enabling station owners to maximise the number of charging ports available while avoiding expensive upgrades. Two charging ports can share a single electrical circuit, doubling the number of parking spaces served. Existing single port stations can be upgraded to dual port stations without requiring additional electrical services. LCD screen displays car charging status, instructional videos and more. Cloud-based station management: Easily configure and manage stations remotely and in real time. View station metrics, including station status and availability, power and energy use, charging session details and more. • If fitted with 1Ø 16 A cabling 3.7kW • If fitted with 1Ø 32 A cabling 7.4kW • Please note, if we install a 3Ø 32 A power supply, these particular chargers can supply a 22kW charging speed, making vehicle turnaround times much quicker 7

ChargePoint CPF32 Range The CPF32 family of charging stations is designed for select fleet and blocks of flats. For fleets, CPF32 stations are ideally suited for depot charging. For blocks of flats, CPF32 stations are intended for personal charging in assigned parking spaces. • Energy management: Lower both installation and electricity costs with advanced energy management tools such as panel sharing and scheduled charging. • Access control: Control who can use your charging stations. Assign RFID cards to vehicles or drivers and allow only those approved vehicles or drivers to charge at your stations. • Speed: Our Level 2 CPF32 stations charge at a maximum rate of 25 RPH (miles of range per hour), supplying up to 7.4 kilowatts (kW). CPF32 stations can fully charge some vehicles in less than four hours. ChargePoint CPE250 Range Every year more electric vehicles (EVs) hit the road and newer EVs can travel further than ever. For most EVs, AC charging is enough, but there are times when faster charging is necessary. The ChargePoint Express 250 is the right station for those occasions; whether you want to complement an AC charging programme or need fuelling for longer distance trips. The Express 250 provides high-power DC charging in a small footprint. It is thoughtfully designed and is as intuitive to use and manage as an AC station. Express 250 is a smart, networked fast charger that offers all the functionality of the ChargePoint Network with all the protection of ChargePoint Assure. • Capable of supplying up to 62.5 kilowatts • Adding up to 250 miles of range per hour • Paired CPE250’s can deliver power sharing at 125 Kilowatts • Future-proof design capable of up to 500 Kilowatts 8

Payment Option: Supply & Install CPF32 Range: From £1,200 + VAT installed Ground Control offer a supply and install CP4000 Range: From £5,500 + VAT installed service for clients to suit all commercial CPE250 Range: From £40,000 + VAT installed industries and sectors. You set the station charges With a wide range of products available, Revenue returns of up to £5,000 pa Ground Control can provide a detailed Based on 22kW usage 6hrs per day/ 5days per week proposal of recommended solutions catering to the sites individual needs, i.e. Number ChargePoint Support: Charged separately of bays, electrical capacity, average parking Parts & Labour Warranty: Charged separately duration, budget, etc. Cloud Management Plan: Charged separately With the supply and install service, the owner of the ChargePoint units is able to set their own tariff for charging rates. Revenue can vary from £200 per year to £20,000 per year depending on the unit, usage and kW/h price. With the ChargePoint cloud based station management software, tariff can be remotely changed according to usage and consumer type / requirements. The supply and install option is best suited to customers looking to outlay the costs for EV charging initially, with the intention of long term revenue income and increased consumer satisfaction. 9

Payment Option: Lease Hire Agreement Ground Control offer a lease hire option for CPF32 Range: From £28.50 + VAT per month the supply and installation of ChargePoint CP4000 Range: From £246 + VAT per month charging units that will enable customers a CPE250 Range: Price on application greater flexibility when considering installing charge points at their premises. You set the station charges Revenue returns of up to £5,000 pa With ever increasing challenges when it Based on 22kW usage 6hrs per day/ 5days per week comes to budget approval for purchasing anything new, a lease hire option will allow ChargePoint Support: Included companies an alternative option to give Parts & Labour Warranty: Included customers, employees and visitors the service Cloud Management Plan: Included they need as the EV market accelerates over the next few years. As well as numerous benefits when it comes to purchasing and setting up new infrastructure, our hire lease option allows for easy budgeting and cash flow projections, where costs are often tax deductible. The benefits of this new service and solution means that businesses can install an infrastructure of just one or two chargers initially, and then build on this as demand grows and they start to realise the benefits of providing this value added service for their customers, employees and visitors. 10

Payment Option: Owner-Operator CPF32 Range: Not currently available The owner-operator option is designed to CP4000 Range: Free of charge (installed) provide the customer with a fully funded CPE250 Range: Free of charge (installed) installation and on-going maintenance plan for electric vehicle charging stations. Station charges set by installer Revenue collected by installer This option is best suited to customers who Site terms and restrictions apply do not wish to outlay the initial capital expenditure on charging stations, but ChargePoint Support: Included wish to provide their consumers and staff Parts & Labour Warranty: Included the facilities on-site. Proportions of gross Cloud Management Plan: Included revenue (before costs) can be shared with the customer and the station owner’s discretion. Individual station charging prices are controlled and managed by the station owner. Customers are also required to provide a long-term lease agreement for use of their private car-park. Throughout this lease period, no other charging facilities (other than those provided by the existing station owner) are to be provided on-site. Where the owner-operator option is preferred by the customer, site specific agreements with be provided. 11

Warranty & Support: we’ve got you covered Initial Site Setup Accurate site qualification, quality site preparation and professional installation are crucial for the ongoing reliability of your EV charging stations. To ensure your stations are installed to the highest quality standards at the lowest possible cost, ChargePoint has partnered with Ground Control, (GC-ChargePoint), to provide you with high-quality design and installation services. GC-ChargePoint as trained and certified ChargePoint® partners are contractually committed to offering the highest level of certified services at a competitive benchmarked price. Due to their advanced training and expertise, choosing a ChargePoint O&M partner automatically qualifies your stations for ChargePoint Assure on-site maintenance and management plan purchases. Initial Activation and Configuration ChargePoint’s solutions are versatile and can be customised to meet your charging goals. With the purchase of ChargePoint’s Activation and Configuration service, a specialist will consult you directly to guide you in the setup and activation of your stations. Based on your needs, we’ll set up all your charging policies as well, including pricing, access control, administration rights, advertisements and more. In addition, we’ll provide you with the kind of expert advice on best practices that comes from establishing and operating the world’s largest EV charging network. Ongoing Support ChargePoint offers best-in-class hardware and industry leading support. The standard warranty is two years parts only when installed by a ChargePoint Certified Installer. However, your standard warranty can be upgraded to ChargePoint’s Assure maintenance and management plan for a comprehensive, turnkey, hassle-free station ownership experience. ChargePoint Assure Assure is the most comprehensive EV station maintenance and management programme in the industry. Assure enhances your standard parts warranty with dispatched labour at committed service levels to perform on-site repairs, as well as a long list of additional features. Should a charging station fail due to a manufacturing defect or accident, the ChargePoint Support team will rush to your site to repair or replace the station. You may purchase up to five years of ChargePoint Assure coverage. Additional Assure features include: • 24x7 proactive station health monitoring • Proactive dispatch of repair technicians when required • One business day on-site response after parts are on site • Unlimited software configuration changes • 98% annual uptime guarantee with financial penalty for non-performance • Monthly reports and detailed quarterly reports of your station’s performance metrics • Coverage of labour for repairs typically not covered under standard warranty such as vandalism, abuse and accidents 12

Case Study: Tesco Stores UK In a Tesco partnership with VW and Pod Point, we were chosen as an installation partner for providing EV charging facilities across 600 stores in the UK. The aim of Tesco was to provide customers with charging points that offers them a sustainable choice and giving them the opportunity to charge their car for free while they shop to make their lives easier. A recent VW survey found, six in 10 adults say they are more likely to buy an electric car if they can charge for free, while 68% reckon companies in the UK should be doing more to encourage motorists to make the switch to electric cars. Project Information Client: Tesco Plc Location: National Date: Spring/Summer 2019 Project Milestones • First 100 completed by Dec 2019 • Used more than 12,000 times by Dec 2019 • Over 60,000 kW energy dispensed to charge EV’s • Further expansion during 2020/21 • Sites near major trunk roads to have DC rapid charging • Once roll out completed, 2400 charging bays available • Several other key services provided by Ground Control for Tesco. 13

Case Study: Workplace Charging This company already had embedded a strong environmental culture and were actively involved in identifying energy and resource conservation measures to achieve, where possible, reductions on resources at all their locations. Additionally, their aim is to protect environmental quality and public welfare in their communities and to implement environmentally sound policies designed to prevent, mitigate and, where appropriate, remedy impacts on the environment of the community. By installing EV charging facilities, the business took one step closer in achievement of these aims and goals. Client’s comments Project Information “The only comment I can make Client: Manufacturer regarding this project is PERFECT! The teams on site always worked Location: Rotherham safely and neatly and I have had no complaints since the chargers have Date: January 2020 been installed.” Project Milestones • Client required plug-in units for older hybrid • Initially was just for two chargers then upgraded to four • Project included futureproofed infrastructure • Internal power connections done out of hours to minimise disruption and loss of productivity • All work completed well within projected timeframe • Client since asked for additional work to be done 14

Case Study: PSA Dealerships 2020 saw many more Electric Vehicles come on to the market and one of the biggest dealership groups PSA wanted to be ready for the launch of their new range of HEV’s and BEV’s. Throughout 2019 in partnership with Total Gas & Power, we installed various models of ChargePoint EV chargers in Peugeot, Vauxhall and Seat franchised dealerships. The charging solutions installed included; workshop chargers, demonstrator chargers and even chargers in customer parking bays. The chargers included cable attached and plug-in models and each dealership and location were surveyed by an EV charger expert to ensure the right solution was recommended and installed. Client’s comments Project Information “Really impressed with the quality of Client: PSA in Partnership with work, product and communication, Total Gas & Power we will definitely be using you again Location: National UK once our new site refurbishment is Date: 2019-2020 underway.” Project Milestones (Franchised Dealership) • Dealerships served from Scotland to Cornwall • Over 60 chargers installed across dealership network • Mix of products and solutions provided • Referrals gained from quality of work AND product • Gained preferred supplier status through partnership • Project continues as more dealerships/ franchises come online 15

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