Encourt Padel Installs On-Site EV Charging with ZOLB EV

Client Overview

Encourt Padel is a padel and wellness venue based at Ventura Park, Radlett, Colney Street, St Albans, AL2 2DB.

As a modern leisure destination, Encourt Padel welcomes visitors who spend meaningful time on site, whether they are playing padel, training, socialising or using the wider wellness facilities. With more customers now travelling by electric vehicle, convenient on-site EV charging has become an increasingly valuable part of the visitor experience.

Encourt Padel worked with ZOLB EV to install a commercial EV charger at the venue, giving members, guests and visitors a reliable and easy way to charge while they are on site.

The Challenge

Leisure venues are under increasing pressure to provide facilities that match the expectations of modern customers. For EV drivers, access to reliable charging can influence where they choose to visit, how long they stay and whether they return.

Encourt Padel wanted an EV charging solution that would be:

• Suitable for visitors staying on site for longer periods
• Easy for drivers to access and pay for
• Fully managed and supported
• Scalable as demand grows
• Aligned with the club’s sustainability goals
• Simple for the venue to operate day to day

The ZOLB EV Solution

ZOLB EV supplied and installed a dual-socket, load-managed AC charger at Encourt Padel as part of our EV Station Installation service.

The charger provides up to 22kW AC charging and is designed for workplace, public and destination charging use cases. This makes it a strong fit for a padel and wellness venue, where visitors are typically parked long enough to benefit from AC charging while they use the facilities.

The installation included:

• ZOLB EV dual up to 22kW AC commercial-grade charger
• Dual-socket charging
• Load management
• Contactless/PAYG payment capability
• ZOLB EV app access
• SIM card connectivity
• Pre-configuration to the ZOLB EV platform
• Charger mounting, connection and commissioning
• Completion works, sign-off, certification and handover pack

Fully Managed Software and Services

The charger is supported by ZOLB EV’s fully managed software and services package, giving Encourt Padel the tools and support needed to operate EV charging without unnecessary operational complexity.

This includes:

• Secure live station communication
• Ongoing station updates
• 24/7 driver support line
• Data and analytics
• Usage and income reporting
• Power management
• Driver access control app
• Annual maintenance
• Billing and payment services
• Payment collection, processing and distribution of funds
• VAT reporting
• Internal and external network roaming

Net income generated from the EV charging installation is distributed to the customer on a quarterly basis, with monthly reporting available through the ZOLB EV dashboard.

Why EV Charging Works for Padel and Leisure Venues

Padel, sports and wellness venues are ideal locations for destination EV charging. Visitors often spend enough time on site for a meaningful charging session, while the venue benefits from offering a practical service that improves the customer experience.

For Encourt Padel, EV charging helps:

• Improve convenience for members and guests
• Support visitors who drive electric vehicles
• Strengthen the venue’s sustainability credentials
• Make better use of existing parking space
• Create a more modern and future-ready customer experience
• Support future EV demand as adoption grows

“Adding EV charging is part of making Encourt Padel a better, more convenient destination for our members and visitors. Our customers are spending time on site, so giving them the option to charge while they play or use the facilities makes complete sense. ZOLB EV made the process straightforward and provided a fully managed solution that fits well with how we want the venue to operate.”

Walid Qayoumi, Encourt Padel Manager

“Encourt Padel is a great example of how leisure venues can turn existing parking spaces into a more valuable part of the customer experience. EV charging works particularly well for destinations where visitors are staying for a match, a session or a social visit. Our role is to make that simple by providing the hardware, software, payment services and ongoing support needed to deliver a reliable charging experience.”

Oliver Rowbory, Director at ZOLB EV

The Result

By installing EV charging with ZOLB EV, Encourt Padel has improved the experience for electric vehicle drivers visiting the club. The dual-socket AC charger gives members and visitors a simple way to charge while they enjoy the venue, while the fully managed ZOLB EV platform helps Encourt operate the service with confidence.

The project demonstrates how padel clubs, gyms, sports venues and leisure destinations can use commercial EV charging to improve customer experience, support sustainability and prepare for continued EV adoption.

Looking to Add EV Charging to Your Venue?

ZOLB EV works with leisure venues, hotels, hospitality operators, commercial property owners and workplaces across the UK. Whether you are installing for the first time or looking to expand an existing setup, we handle everything from hardware supply and installation through to ongoing software, maintenance and payment services.

Get in touch with ZOLB EV to discuss EV charging for your venue.