Wessex Garages Kia Bristol – New Flagship Dealership EV Infrastructure Project

Supporting the Delivery of Future-Ready EV Charging Infrastructure

Following a successful existing relationship, Wessex Garages Kia approached Mango EV to support an exciting new flagship dealership development in Bristol.

The new site has been designed to reflect the future of automotive retail and aftersales, featuring:

  • A 10-car showroom
  • 12 service bays
  • Dedicated customer parking
  • Integrated EV charging infrastructure throughout the site

As part of the wider dealership construction project, Mango EV was appointed to design and deliver a charging solution capable of supporting both current operational requirements and future EV demand as the business continues to grow.

The Challenge

The client required a robust charging infrastructure solution that could support multiple operational needs across the dealership, including:

  • Customer charging
  • Vehicle preparation and handover
  • Workshop charging requirements
  • Staff vehicle charging
  • Future EV growth and increased vehicle throughput

Given the scale and long-term nature of the development, it was essential that the charging solution was both reliable and future-proofed, while integrating seamlessly into the dealership’s wider construction programme.

Throughout the project, Mango EV worked closely alongside the construction teams and stakeholders, carrying out multiple site visits to monitor progress and coordinate infrastructure requirements ahead of installation.

At the current stage of the development, concrete bases and infrastructure preparations have been completed, enabling the next phase of charger installation to progress efficiently.

The Solution

Following consultation with the client and assessment of operational requirements, Mango EV proposed a mixed charging solution designed to deliver flexibility, scalability, and high-performance charging capability across the site.

External Charging Infrastructure

4 x Project EV Dual 40kW Pedestal-Mounted Chargers

Installed externally to support faster turnaround charging for dealership operations and customer use, these dual chargers provide efficient charging capability while maximising the number of vehicles that can be supported simultaneously.

8 x Easee 22kW Pedestal-Mounted Chargers

The Easee charging units were selected to provide flexible AC charging across the dealership environment, supporting staff, customer, and operational charging needs with smart functionality and scalable load management capabilities.

Internal Workshop Charging

1 x Easee 22kW Charger

Installed within the workshop environment to support vehicle servicing, diagnostics, and preparation activities, ensuring technicians have reliable charging access during daily operations.

Project Benefits

The proposed infrastructure delivers several long-term operational advantages for the dealership, including:

  • Scalable charging capacity to support future EV growth
  • Flexible charging options across customer and operational areas
  • Improved vehicle preparation and workshop efficiency
  • Smart charging functionality and energy management
  • Reliable infrastructure aligned with Kia’s evolving EV strategy
  • Future-ready charging capability for increasing EV adoption

Supporting the Future of Automotive Retail

This project highlights Mango EV’s ability to support large-scale commercial EV infrastructure developments from early construction phases through to installation and operational delivery.

By working closely with Wessex Garages Kia throughout the build programme, we are helping deliver a modern, future-focused dealership equipped to meet the growing demands of electric vehicle retail, servicing, and customer charging.