{"id":3742,"date":"2022-01-25T09:40:21","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T09:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newurl.com\/?p=3742"},"modified":"2025-11-11T13:41:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T13:41:43","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-our-b500-ev-block","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-our-b500-ev-block\/","title":{"rendered":"What you need to know about our B500+ EV Block"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"evblocks__container evblocks__block evblocks__pattern\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/evblocks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ev-block-plate-600x600x400-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7961\" style=\"width:416px;height:416px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ev-block-plate-600x600x400-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ev-block-plate-600x600x400-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ev-block-plate-600x600x400-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ev-block-plate-600x600x400-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ev-block-plate-600x600x400-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ev-block-plate-600x600x400-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ev-block-plate-600x600x400-1.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>B500+&nbsp; Block<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During the second half of 2021 we took on board the feedback from customers and became incredibly busy in the background creating what they have been asking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome the B500+<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our newest and lightest block to date!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"evblocks__container evblocks__block evblocks__pattern\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/evblocks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/B500-Lifting-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"EV Block - Precast EV Charger Foundation Lifting Method\" class=\"wp-image-3029\" style=\"width:415px;height:553px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/B500-Lifting-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/B500-Lifting-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/B500-Lifting-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/B500-Lifting-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/B500-Lifting-300x400.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/B500-Lifting.jpeg 1488w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why did we create the B500+?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We spoke to a lot of contractors and one of the main challenges were around smaller installations where there are only 1 or 2 pedestals being installed. The cost of mobilising a mini excavator for lifting the EV blocks into an excavation became a barrier to staying competitive on price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where we started to work on creating a lighter block and how the B500+ came to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The B500+ can be manoeuvred inside a hole by two people, making it more manageable for the levelling up process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"evblocks__container evblocks__block evblocks__pattern\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/evblocks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/B500-In-Position-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"EV Block in excavation\" class=\"wp-image-3028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/B500-In-Position-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/B500-In-Position-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/B500-In-Position-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/B500-In-Position-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/B500-In-Position-300x400.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/B500-In-Position.jpeg 1488w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the key differences between the B500+ and the B600?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main difference between the B500+ and B600 is the weight; the B500+ weighs 94 kilos and the B600 is 180 kilos. The other main difference is the size; the top face of the B500+ is 500mm by 500mm, and the B600 is 600mm by 600m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though you still have that flexibility to fit any AC charger that is currently on the market, as they share the same adapter plate, so you still got the same amount of space to install your EV charger pedestal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"evblocks__container evblocks__block evblocks__pattern\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/evblocks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/B500-Complete-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"EV Block Finish Pre-Cast EV Charger Foundation\" class=\"wp-image-3027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/B500-Complete-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/B500-Complete-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/B500-Complete-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/B500-Complete-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/B500-Complete-300x400.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/B500-Complete.jpeg 1488w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When would you choose the B500+ over the B600?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The B500+ is useful when you have only got a small amount of pedestal chargers. So, if you\u2019ve got maybe one or two EV pedestals being installed that\u2019s where the B500+ comes into its own, because you don\u2019t need to mobilise a mini excavator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The B600 can be used where you\u2019ve got an excavator on site and you\u2019re able to drop the block straight into your excavation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"evblocks__container evblocks__container--no-vertical-space\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When will the B500+ be available to purchase, and where they can be purchased?<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"evblocks__container evblocks__container--no-vertical-space\">\n<p>The B500+ is due to be released in January 2022 and can be purchased from the following wholesalers: Rexel, Keyline, Go Banana, Replenish and Yesss Electrical. Alternatively, you can buy directly from ourselves through the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/evblocks.com\/product-range\/\">website<\/a>, email at&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@localhost\">info@localhost<\/a>&nbsp;and via telephone 01733 513777.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"evblocks__container evblocks__container--no-vertical-space\">\n<p>You can find the specs\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/product\/ev-block-b500plus\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"3024\">here<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for the B500+, and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/product\/ev-block-b600-universal-block-ev-charger-installation-base\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"65\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for the B600.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"evblocks__container evblocks__block evblocks__pattern\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"216\" src=\"https:\/\/evblocks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Go-banana-BG-1024x216.png\" alt=\"logo - go banana\" class=\"wp-image-2956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Go-banana-BG-1024x216.png 1024w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Go-banana-BG-300x63.png 300w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Go-banana-BG-768x162.png 768w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Go-banana-BG-600x126.png 600w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Go-banana-BG.png 1034w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"78\" src=\"https:\/\/evblocks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Replenish.png\" alt=\"logo-replenish\" class=\"wp-image-2958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Replenish.png 600w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Replenish-300x39.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"468\" height=\"108\" src=\"https:\/\/evblocks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Keyline.png\" alt=\"logo-keyline\" class=\"wp-image-2957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Keyline.png 468w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Keyline-300x69.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/evblocks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rexel_blue_en-1024x348.jpg\" alt=\"logo-rexel\" class=\"wp-image-2959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rexel_blue_en-1024x348.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rexel_blue_en-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rexel_blue_en-768x261.jpg 768w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rexel_blue_en-1536x521.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rexel_blue_en-600x204.jpg 600w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rexel_blue_en.jpg 1567w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/evblocks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/yesss-electrical-logo-rgb-1024x347.png\" alt=\"logo-yesss-electrical\" class=\"wp-image-2960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/yesss-electrical-logo-rgb-1024x347.png 1024w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/yesss-electrical-logo-rgb-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/yesss-electrical-logo-rgb-768x260.png 768w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/yesss-electrical-logo-rgb-600x203.png 600w, https:\/\/evblocks.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/yesss-electrical-logo-rgb.png 1231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>B500+&nbsp; 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