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We’re Diode, and we want to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission vehicles.
Diode is a tech start-up that builds tools to make electric vehicle infrastructure easy to implement for everyone. Our software solutions help businesses, employees and consumers install the right charging infrastructure.
INTRODUCING DIODE
A part of the solution
We founded Diode in the shadow of the climate emergency. Witnessing increasing global emissions, we set out to play our part. Having worked in the electric vehicle space since 2015, our founding team stepped up to do our bit – to help everyone embrace electric vehicles.
Removing complexity
Our software tools are designed to simplify the whole end-to-end electric vehicle charging infrastructure procurement process.
Using the power of data analytics to join up the dots, streamline processes, and eliminate pain points, we’re creating accessible solutions for everyone.
BusinessCharge is the first tool we will be adding to our toolbox, with many more in the pipeline. Watch this space.
Why we exist
Climate emergency
Global warming is the world’s biggest challenge, and helping businesses, employees and consumers switch to zero-emission vehicles is a key component in fighting climate change.
Right infrastructure
We’ve seen many EV buyers misled over what charging infrastructure to install and heard horror stories of avoidable costly mistakes, so we set about to change that.
For the many
We believe every business, employee and consumer, no matter how big their budget, should have access to electric vehicle infrastructure expertise.
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Emissions from cars and vans
In the UK, cars and vans make up a quarter of all CO2 emissions, as well as contributing to poor air quality. We want to eliminate these emissions to meet our climate goals and make sure everyone can breathe cleaner air.
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Petrol and diesel ban
In response to the on-going climate emergency, the UK government has brought forward the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by a decade to 2030. Forward-thinking, savvy businesses will use the time they have now to get a head start.
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Commercial and home chargers
To meet the 2030 fossil fuel vehicle phase out, the UK needs to install 13m home charge points and 1.6m work-place charge points. That’s an average of 4,300 charge points per day for the next 9 years. We aim to make this as easy as possible.
What we provide
BusinessCharge assesses electric vehicle suitability across company and employee vehicles, estimates workplace and employee home charging requirements, then procures the necessary infrastructure.
Assess suitability
Combining existing data, with our Driver Suitability Survey, BusinessCharge assesses the electric vehicle readiness of each company and employee vehicle, and considers when they are likely to switch.
Make recommendation
BusinessCharge crunches your data and survey results to identify charging demand, the energy required, and the number of sockets needed across business sites and employees’ homes.
Procure charge points
Loaded with a wide range of hardware manufacturers and installers, BusinessCharge is ready to select the right suppliers for your needs and run the procurement process for you.
