NAL launches EV Utility:
Simplifying EV charger foundation installations
NAL is bringing an all-new EV innovation to the market. We’re proud to introduce EV Utility: a universal EV charger foundation designed to support fast, simple, and cost-effective infrastructure rollout.
At NAL, we listen – and respond to – the industry’s pain points. EV Utility has been developed in response to the sector’s increasing demand for scalable, repeatable EV deployment. The solution offers a standardised foundation approach that:
a) reduces installation time, cost, and complexity
b) maintains the robust NAL product performance you know us for, across a wide range of applications
Here’s a closer look at EV Utility.
Addressing a growing installation challenge
As EV infrastructure programmes accelerate globally, installation efficiency has become a key focus for contractors and asset owners.
Traditional EV foundation approaches can introduce challenges around weight, configuration, and cable access. (Proving particularly costly when deploying at scale.)
EV Utility has been developed to address these challenges by simplifying both specification and installation. So, how exactly have we achieved that?
BTS story: inside the EV Utility launch
Combining universal compatibility with consistent installation
EV Utility uses a lightweight chamber structure combined with a single adaptor plate. This streamlined design creates a modular foundation that’s capable of supporting multiple charger configurations.
In turn, EV Utility reduces the need for bespoke configurations. Field teams get a more repeatable installation process across projects.
Fast product design facts:
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Supports levels 1-3 charging
Available in three sizes:
- 450²
- 600²
- 800²
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Improved cable access
- Each variant can be configured with either central or offset cable entry
- Open chamber design supports cable bending radius for routing beneath the adaptor plate
- Easy access and simple cable pulling during installation
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Modular design
Easy flexibility across different site layouts
“EV Utility removes friction from the civils stage of EV infrastructure projects. It speeds and simplifies installation, while still delivering the performance and reliability that the industry has come to expect from NAL.”
Ryan Churchill, Head of Sales, NAL
A solution built for speed and scalability on-site
Installation efficiency sits at the forefront of EV Utility design. It’s designed to be installed without the need for the pouring and curing of concrete, without the need for HIAB, and without the need for specialist skills and tools.
Fast installation facts:
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Weight
Lightweight modular components remove the need for lifting equipment.
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Speed
Stackable chamber sections allow installers to quickly achieve the required depth.
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Cable management
Allows internal cable management furniture to be retrofitted without the need for excavation
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Concrete-free
Can be installed without a concrete surround for support
“A lot of the feedback we’ve had from the market centres around speed and repeatability. When you’re delivering large-scale EV rollout programmes, you need solutions that are easy to install, easy to standardise, and easy to replicate across multiple sites.EV Utility has been designed with that in mind. It gives contractors a practical, consistent foundation solution that supports efficient delivery.”
Luke Gibbs, EV Sector Manager, NAL
Expanding the NAL EV foundation portfolio
EV Utility sits alongside NAL’s established retention socket EV foundation range, providing additional flexibility for specifiers and contractors. While our retention socket systems continue to offer a proven solution for multiple installation scenarios, EV Utility provides a simple alternative for standardised deployments. This expanded portfolio allows projects to be matched with the most appropriate foundation solution based on installation requirements, site conditions, and long-term infrastructure strategy.
Compare: EV Utility vs retention socket foundations
“This new product launch is all about giving the market more choice. By offering both our retention socket foundations and EV Utility, we can support a wider range of projects and help customers deliver EV infrastructure more efficiently.”
Ryan Churchill, Head of Sales, NAL
Supporting the next phase of EV rollout
The need for efficient, practical EV infrastructure solutions is high.
EV Utility reflects a shift towards more streamlined foundation design, enabling faster deployment without compromising on quality or performance.
The solution is available for your EV projects now. For more information, or to discuss your project, get in touch below.