Centrica To Offer EV Charging Installation To Homeowners, Seeking 15% Market Share
July 08,2019
Centrica has announced the expansion of its digital service, Local Heroes, to offer homeowners electric vehicle (EV) charging installation.
As previously reported, Local Heroes is a digital on-demand service which links the customer-tradespeople journey seamlessly, from searching for a job and providing a price estimate, through to confirmation and online payment
"Designed to help people find trusted local tradespeople, the British Gas backed service hopes to gain around 10-15% market share of all domestic charge point installations in the UK, helping users to pick their charger and unlock government grants towards the cost. The company is training its smart meter engineers to help meet the growing demand for home chargers, much of which is expected to come via the Local Heroes application process," Centrica said
"The Local Heroes digital service will help customers identify what type of charger they need for their home and find a trusted tradesperson to install it. All work that is undertaken is backed by a 12-month British Gas guarantee and the chargers are covered by a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Customers will need to complete a quick digital survey which allows the engineer to understand what parts and labour are required for the install, without the majority needing a physical visit to the customer’s home. The OLEV grant application is done on behalf of eligible customers which means the cost of installs start from £249," Centrica said