Thales: E-Bike Battery Charging for Corporate Campus Staff

Client

Thales (Defence & Aerospace)

Hardware

3x CoreShelter units
High-capacity, fire-safe infrastructure

Users

Corporate campus staff

Access

PIN locks for secure staff authentication

Impact

Safe e-bike charging for a low-carbon corporate workforce

Results

Three units in; charging bottleneck out

"Three units in, and Thales has a scalable, secure e-bike charging network that supports both their workforce and their net-zero targets — without a single major construction project."

Thales, Strategy for a Low-Carbon Future

Securing the E-Mobility Transition: How Thales Replaced Ad-Hoc E-Bike Charging with a Safe, Scalable Solution

CHALLENGE: Outgrowing Legacy Charging Infrastructure

As part of its commitment to a low-carbon future, Thales actively encourages sustainable commuting for its employees. But that success created a new problem: legacy e-bike charging infrastructure couldn't keep up with demand.

The small number of charging outlets were consistently full, creating frustration for staff. Worse, those outlets were located in hard-to-reach areas, forcing employees to deviate from their normal routine just to find a socket. For a defence and aerospace company where risk reduction is part of its DNA, relying on overcrowded or ad-hoc charging was not an option.

They needed e-bike charging infrastructure that was safe, professional, and scalable.

SOLUTION: Safe E-Bike Battery Charging for a High-Security Campus

PowerShelter deployed three CoreShelter units at Thales, replacing ad-hoc charging with dedicated, fire-safe e-bike battery lockers installed directly in prime parking zones.

Space Efficiency: The compact design allowed Thales to add high-capacity e-bike charging without major construction or loss of valuable real estate.
Campus-Grade Safety: The units provide a secure, weatherproof environment for batteries, meeting the strict safety standards expected on a high-security tech campus.
Modular Expansion: Three units met the current demand. As e-bike adoption grows across the workforce, Thales can add capacity by installing additional CoreShelter units without a full infrastructure overhaul.

IMPACT: Safe Charging Built Into the Working Day

Dedicated infrastructure replaced the guesswork. It also made charging easier, not harder.

Risk Mitigated: Dedicated, fire-safe e-bike battery lockers on campus eliminated the risk of batteries being charged in unsafe or unmonitored areas.
No Wasted Time: Staff no longer hunt for an open socket in hard-to-reach locations. Charging is now a seamless part of their arrival routine.
Real Estate Preserved: The compact footprint integrated with the existing campus layout, avoiding civil works costs and land use disruption.

Dedicated infrastructure replaced the guesswork. It also made charging easier, not harder.

Risk Mitigated: Dedicated, fire-safe e-bike battery lockers on campus eliminated the risk of batteries being charged in unsafe or unmonitored areas.
No Wasted Time: Staff no longer hunt for an open socket in hard-to-reach locations. Charging is now a seamless part of their arrival routine.
Real Estate Preserved: The compact footprint integrated with the existing campus layout, avoiding civil works costs and land use disruption.

KEY TAKEAWAY: Scalable E-Bike Infrastructure Doesn't Require a Construction Project

Thales didn't need to tear up their campus to solve their charging problem. Three CoreShelter units, installed in existing bike parking zones, delivered a safe, scalable e-bike charging network. One that grows with the workforce and supports their net-zero targets without the friction of a major infrastructure overhaul.