Denis  Watling

Denis Watling

Charge Guru | Managing Director

Biography

Denis brings over a decade of automotive experience to his role as Managing Director of ChargeGuru UK & Ireland. His background includes roles at Hyundai, where he developed a passion for alternative fuels, and later at Pod Point, where he focused specifically on the UK's EV charging market. This deep industry knowledge now underpins his work in helping to expand the country's “at home” charging infrastructure.
Having launched the ChargeGuru brand and business to the UK market, Denis’ work now focuses on removing the barriers to electrification, particularly within multi-unit buildings like apartment and office blocks. ChargeGuru’s Fully Funded Solution (FFS) is at the forefront of this focus, by addressing the critical need for fair and affordable charging solutions at home and at work, for residents and commercial tenants alike.

How do the changes to OZEV grant funding impact property managers?

As adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow, so  does the requirement for increased charging infrastructure. While public charging networks are expanding, private residential charging remains essential – and this is relatively easy to achieve for those with a driveway. However, for EV drivers  living in apartments, and their respective property managers and freeholders, delivery of EV charging becomes more complex.

Changes to EV charging grants creates inequality for flat residents

This week, the Government announced that flat owners, landlords, renters and businesses can now access grants of up to £500 per charge point. On paper, it sounds like good news, but in reality, the reaction across the EV charging sector tells a very different story. Denis Watling, Managing Director at ChargeGuru UK, warns that the new structure cuts vital support for apartment buildings, which is a change that could seriously stall EV adoption for millions of people living in flats.Below, Denis breaks dow

The facts about EV charging and insurance

As electric vehicle adoption continues to accelerate, property managers are under growing pressure to provide on-site charging infrastructure that meets the expectations of today’s tenants and residents. More and more, people are plugging into this shift, and for property owners and insurers alike, the key question is how EV charging fits into existing risk frameworks without disrupting operational or safety standards.

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