EV charging stations are a new amenity for many businesses, so it is important to take the time to understand your needs before searching for the best solution. A best practice is to survey the group of people that will be using the stations, when possible, in order to understand how many stations will be needed to meet demand for EV charging, as well as what features are most important. While some businesses have complicated EV charging management needs and require expensive software, most businesses simply need the ability to create user groups, control access to stations, and monitor station usage for reporting and billing.

There are billions of dollars available to businesses to install EV charging equipment across the United States. In some areas, multiple incentive programs may allow you to get EV charging at low or zero cost. Head to our incentive page or check with an EV charging expert to confirm you are utilizing all available funds.

Take the time to understand how EV charging stations will integrate with your existing electrical infrastructure—tearing up pavement and laying conduit can be expensive, but is not always necessary. The most cost-effective location for installation is typically as close as possible to existing electrical service. Choosing a provider with load balancing capabilities can also allow you to limit electricity use by the group of stations so as not to exceed existing electrical capacity. Saving on installation can leave more money for hardware and software.