Wenea case study: How we solved the installation of 20 EV chargers at Exolum's corporate headquarters in record time
More and more companies are determined to take the leap and electrify their operations. However, when the crucial moment comes to install EV chargers at the corporate headquarters, a number of common questions and challenges inevitably arise: How do I approach a project of this magnitude without interrupting the company's daily activity? What happens if I have several parking floors or a complex underground car park? Who is responsible for the comprehensive project management and subsequent operation of the chargers?
In this article, we present you with a real case that illustrates how Wenea helped Exolum, a leading logistics company, to overcome precisely these challenges.
We managed to install 20 charging points on 4 levels of underground parking, in record time and, fundamentally, without affecting the daily operations of its busy headquarters.
Exolum's Challenge: Sustainable Modernisation for a Fully Functioning Corporate Headquarters
Exolum, one of the leading liquid product logistics companies in Europe, with a firm commitment to sustainability, set out to advance the electrification of its fleet and offer charging solutions to its employees at its headquarters.
The objectives of the project were clear and demanding:
- Install 20 charging points for electric vehicles, mainly intended for its employees.
- Distribute these chargers along 4 levels of an existing underground car park.
- Execute the installation without interrupting the daily use of the building or parking spaces.
- Implement a scalable, reliable, and easily centrally managed charging solution.
Wenea's end-to-end solution: Combining technical agility with intelligent management
Faced with the challenges posed by Exolum, the Wenea team designed and executed a comprehensive and customised technical plan, focused on efficiency, speed and minimal interference:
Optimised and efficient design and installation
- Analysis of existing infrastructure: We carry out a detailed study to make the most of the pre-existing electrical conduits and connections, minimising the need for major civil works.
- Selection of smart chargers: OCPP-compatible chargers were chosen, allowing their full integration with Wenea's management platform.
- Meticulous wiring planning: An efficient layout was designed for the four levels of the car park, ensuring the safety and aesthetics of the installation.
Rapid and coordinated deployment
- Multidisciplinary coordination: We work closely with Exolum's technical, maintenance, logistics and security teams to ensure smooth execution.
- Phased execution: The installation was planned to minimise the impact, working at specific times or by zones so as not to affect the availability of the car park.
- Compliance with Deadlines: Thanks to rigorous planning and the experience of our installers, the deployment was completed in a remarkably short time.
Enabling Smart Management and Wenea Platform
- Configuration and commissioning: Once installed, all chargers were integrated and configured on Wenea's centralised management platform.
- Training of Exolum personnel: Exolum's designated managers were trained to monitor and control chargers in real-time, manage users, and obtain usage reports.
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Tangible results: 20 operational chargers and an optimal user experience
The collaboration between Exolum and Wenea resulted in concrete and satisfactory results in a very short time:
- 20 fully operational EV chargers in a matter of days.
- Full integration with Wenea's mobile app and online management platform, allowing employees a simple and intuitive charging experience.
- Charging available and accessible to all authorised employees, without friction or hassle.
- Full visibility and control for Exolum over the usage, energy consumption and status of each charging point in real time.
- A significant improvement in the offer of services to the employee and a step forward in Exolum's sustainability goals.
"With Wenea the experience has been very satisfactory. They have adapted in a short period of time to all our requirements and have managed to meet our needs and make the process very simple for both us as managers, and for our users."
Lessons learned: What can your company learn from the Exolum case?
The success of the charger installation project at the Exolum headquarters demonstrates that it is possible to electrify corporate facilities efficiently and quickly. This type of deployment is directly applicable to numerous companies that:
- They want to electrify their headquarters or corporate car park without paralysing operations or generating major inconveniences.
- They need to offer reliable charging solutions for their employees, customers or the company's internal fleet of vehicles.
- They are looking for a charging solution that is scalable for future expansions and easy to manage centrally.
- They value a technology partner with proven experience in complex charging infrastructure projects.
Is your company ready to install EV chargers in your facilities?
If you are considering the installation of charging points at your headquarters, logistics center or any other facility of your company, this is the ideal time to plan it correctly from the beginning. At Wenea, we accompany you every step of the way:
- We study the technical and economic feasibility of your project without obligation.
- We design a tailor-made charging solution, adapted to your space, energy needs and daily operations.
- We advise you and manage the possible grants and subsidies available, such as the MOVES III Plan.
- We take care of the professional installation, commissioning and long-term maintenance of your charging infrastructure.
- We provide you with an intelligent management platform for total control.
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The case of Exolum is just one example of how Wenea is helping companies lead the transition to electric mobility.
You can see the full case of Exolum and other projects in our section of success stories for companies.
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