How to Install Electric Vehicle Chargers in the Workplace

Follow the instructions below to set up electric car chargers for your employees to use. They also provide basic guidelines and resources to help make the process easier. Order of installation Step 1: Obtain a permit If your building does not have a power supply, you may need to get a permit to begin the process of installing electric vehicles.

Summary:

To do this, you will need to fill out a permit verification form to confirm that you have received permission from the person or group who has power on the property.

Step 2: Hire an electrician

Hire a qualified electrician, preferably someone who has completed an electric vehicle infrastructure training program.

Step 3: Choose a location.

Determine where the chargers will be installed.

Step 4: Test the electrical system

Determine if the building's electrical infrastructure can accept electric vehicles, and make upgrades if necessary.

Make sure your property has enough power to install an electric vehicle charger. If upgrades are necessary, find out about electrical connections and extension cords.

Step 5: Talk to a contractor

To get a charger rebate, an electrician should fill out a consultation form with your contractor. Note that this may not be done before the visit. The completed form must be attached when you apply for pre-approval.

Step 6: Obtain a rebate.

Apply for pre-approval to receive a discount on the purchase and installation of your charging station.

Step 7: Choose a charger.

Select and purchase a discounted electric vehicle. Check the discount charger model and select a wall charger from the discount charger database for your apartment or office.

Step 8: Installation.

Install the electric car fare station. The electrician will take care of obtaining the necessary licenses and having it inspected by the municipality upon completion of the project. When the electrician completes the installation, he or she must fill out the contractor's installation form. This form is required when applying for a rebate.

Step 9: Apply for the rebate

Gather the documentation and apply online for the rebate.

Installation Questions

Before you begin the installation process, take note of the following points

• Where you will install the charger, taking into account employee parking spaces and the location of electrical connections
• The amount of electricity your business currently consumes. This is determined by calculating the previous year's load.
  • You can determine the amount of electricity you use by logging into your electronic account and looking at your electricity consumption for the past 12 months.
  • There is a charge for creating new electrical connections or changing existing electrical services.
• Attracts and retains a dedicated and wonderful workforce
• Enhances the company's environmental credentials
• Helps you achieve real business goals

By providing chargers to customers visiting your business, you will

• Attract new customers who are attracted to businesses that offer car charging spots
• Encourage customers to stay longer or come back more often.

Workplaces can receive a discount of up to $2,000 on the purchase and installation of a matching Tier 2 network charger for employee electric vehicle use for up to $14,000. This discount does not apply to new construction.