The Berkeley Square Hotel Bristol.
Located on one of Bristol's most prestigious addresses, The Berkeley Square Hotel is a boutique property where guest experience is everything.
So when EV charging started appearing on the radar, the team wanted to make sure they got it right.
The business.
The Berkeley Square serves a mix of business and leisure guests, many of whom now drive electric vehicles. With hotel booking platforms increasingly offering EV charging filters, the hotel recognised an emerging need; guests were beginning to expect charging facilities, and hotels without them risked being overlooked.
It wasn't about making a grand statement. It was about staying relevant and making sure the hotel didn't quietly slip down the list when EV drivers searched for somewhere to stay.
But any solution had to fit the hotel's way of working. The reception team are focused on delivering a personal guest experience. The last thing they needed was troubleshooting charger issues, managing payments, or fielding questions about how to start a session.
Contactless payment changes everything.
Voqa's contactless payment solution made the decision straightforward.
No apps, no accounts, no RFID cards. Guests simply tap their card and charge.
It's the kind of simplicity that fits naturally into a hotel stay without creating any extra work for staff.
What would EV charging look like with zero friction?
The Voqa solution.
For Guests: Plug in, tap, done. Charging that just works, with no registration or downloads required.
No friction. Just seamless charging that fits naturally into their hotel stay.
For The Berkeley Square Hotel: A completely hands-off solution that attracts bookings from EV drivers who specifically filter for charging availability.
No staff training required, no payment processing, and a Driver Support line to remove pressure from the Reception Team.
“We identified that we were loosing out on bookings because we didn't have an EV charger. Then Euan and I connected and we've not looked back. We are so excited to have Voqa chargers installed and for our guests to be able to use them.”
Lucy Thomas, Projects and Development Manager - Clifton Hotels.
FutureLeap.
FutureLeap is a sustainability consultancy based in Bristol, providing strategic sustainability guidance to enable organisations to understand, target and take action to reduce carbon emissions, and a co-working space for impact-driven businesses.
Future Leap installed a Voqa EV Charger at their co-working space, The Old Chapel, a converted church on Clifton Street.
The business.
From sustainability consultants and environmental advisors to green tech startups and impact-driven enterprises, Future Leap's co-working space brings together professionals united by a commitment to sustainable business practices.
As organisers of the Future Leap Impact Awards and the annual Festival of Sustainable Business, Future Leap plays a leading role in the city's sustainability community, as well as hosting events on behalf of other organisations in a sustainable manner.
An effortless service.
When Future Leap's existing EV charger failed, they faced more than a simple replacement decision.
As sustainability consultants hosting a co-working community, their workplace infrastructure speaks directly to their brand values and credibility with clients, partners, and members.
With a failed charger and the need to serve multiple user groups - their core team, co-working members, and visiting clients - it was the perfect moment to ask:
What would workplace EV charging look like when it genuinely models best practice?
The Voqa solution.
For Drivers: Effortless charging that just works. Whether you're a Future Leap team member, a co-worker, or a visiting client, you simply plug in and tap your card. No apps to navigate, no registration hurdles, just frictionless charging that integrates seamlessly into your workday.
For FutureLeap: A solution that aligns actions with advice, operating completely hands-off. No staff training needed, no payment processing complexity, no customer support burden, and no user management across different groups.
It's sustainable infrastructure that strengthens their workspace and reinforces their brand values with every charge - demonstrating authentic commitment to decarbonisation without creating operational complexity.
And cherry on the cake, they have opened it up to local residents after hours.
“We replaced our obsolete EV charger with Voqa's contactless payment charger and it's been an instant hit! It supports our brand ethos as a sustainability consultancy, provides local residents with a charging option in an area with minimal public chargers, and one of our co-workers has an EV but no home charger. It also looks great and is super easy to use!”
Lauren Gillis, Sustainability Consultant & Strategic Partnerships Lead - FutureLeap.
Glove Factory Studios.
Glove Factory Studios is a beautifully converted industrial heritage building in Holt, Wiltshire, home to 60 private studios and co-working spaces alongside Wild Herb café and a newly opened gym.
The business.
From digital media and design studios to tech startups, consultancies, artists and designers. Members benefit from a supportive co-working environment with flexible spaces designed to inspire creativity, collaboration and connection.
Winner of the Business Excellence Award 2018 from Bradford on Avon Business Network, the venue is recognised for its role in supporting and growing micro-businesses in the region. With regular community events and facilities that attract visitors throughout the day, the site serves a diverse mix of users.
Contactless payment changes everything.
As Glove Factory Studios prepared to expand their offering across multiple sites and services covering shared workspace, café, gym and events – they outgrew the old system which relied on app activation and membership control.
With expansion on the horizon, it was the perfect moment to ask:
What would EV charging look like with zero effort?
The Voqa solution.
For Drivers: Effortless charging that works. Whether you're a daily tenant, a café visitor, or attending the gym, you just plug in and tap your card. No fumbling with apps, no registration barriers, just seamless charging that fits naturally into your routine.
For Glove Factory Studios: A completely hands-off solution that scales effortlessly across every use case – workspace, café, gym, and events. No staff training required, no payment processing headaches, no customer support burden, and no more RFID setup for new members. The chargers generate revenue automatically while operating independently in the background. It's a valued amenity that enhances the workspace experience without adding operational complexity.
“We are thrilled to have a 2nd unit on site. And so grateful to have found a company that bypasses all those pesky apps to provide such an immediate tap-and-go service.”
Chloë Arnoldi, Studio & Members Experience Manager - Glove Factory Studios
Southwest property developer.
An independent development and regeneration specialist that has successfully created a range of residential-led refurbishment and new build schemes.
The business.
An independent property development company with a large footprint in the south west. Their design-led solutions focus strongly on building sustainable architecture that adds quality and a sense of purpose to the local environment. Their portfolio spans both residential and mixed-use commercial properties.
The problem.
A city centre development in the South West that is successfully breathing new life into a heritage site. The building offers a number of 1-5 bedroom flats, serviced by a shared parking area.
To satisfy planning requirements, the business had been looking for an AC charging solution. A solution that offered payments and could be managed independently of the site, as they didn’t want the added admin that becoming a Charge Point Operator would entail.
How Voqa became the go-to charger for this property developer.
The Voqa One offers up to 22kWh AC charging, complete with contactless payments and a managed back office, all as standard.
Asset ownership. The property development company buys the asset and transfers ownership immediately to the management company on completion.
Limited admin. Voqa runs the charging back office, managing charging and payment reconciliation.
Shared revenue. Our model means you control pricing, enabling site owners to generate a return on investment.
Problem ownership. One point of contact for hardware, software and payments.
Driver simplicity. Flat owners pay only for what they use, in a way that they understand (tap to charge using any bank card).
Space efficient. 1 unit has 2 cables, cutting installation costs per device in half.
Compliance. The Voqa One meets all UK compliance requirements and comes with UKCA certification.
Following the initial 5-unit deployment, we are exploring a wider rollout across future sites in the South West.
Get your hands on a Voqa One.
…before your competitors do.
The Voqa One is the destination charger of choice for businesses a step ahead of the rest.