As the number of electric vehicles (EV) on the road increases, customers and employees will demand more on-site vehicle charging stations. Fortunately, you don’t have to know a lot about electric vehicle charger installation to make your employees and customers happy. You just need to choose the right installation partner.
The Future of Vehicles Is Electric
State governments are setting requirements for electric vehicles and the major automobile manufacturers are following their lead by announcing plans for phasing out internal combustion engines and producing only zero-emission vehicles. These trends combined with the growing societal concerns about reducing the tailpipe emissions that harm the environment are increasing the demand for electric vehicles and the chargers that power them.
Benefits of Installing EV Charging Stations
Supporting the growth of electric vehicles by installing EV charging stations on your new and existing site brings several benefits to your company and project.
Customer Goodwill. Drivers who are passionate about reducing carbon emissions can become customers who are passionate about your business when you support their electric vehicles by installing EV chargers. EV chargers not only attract potential customers to your business, but they also keep customers on-site during charging to increase the chance they will buy from you.
Enhanced Reputation. Installing EV chargers sends the message that you support the vital causes of reducing pollution and protecting the environment that your customers and employees hold dear. Aligning your business and project with these positive environmental causes can improve the way your company is perceived and enhance your brand.
Become an Employer of Choice. More employees say that environmental responsibility is one of the reasons they choose to work for an employer. Providing sustainable amenities like EV chargers makes your company and project more attractive to younger, tech-savvy employees who increasingly value environmental conscientiousness.
How to Overcome the Challenge of Installing EV Chargers
The benefits of installing EV chargers on-site come with their share of challenges, but you can overcome them with the right kind of help.
Navigating the Bureaucracy of Installation. Utility companies and state agencies have a host of requirements and regulations that must be met to obtain a permit. Choose an EV installation partner who has established relationships with utilities and experience meeting regulatory requirements to handle all permitting. A good partner will not let bureaucracy interfere with your electric vehicle charger installation.
Ensuring a Sufficient Power Supply. Adding EV chargers to your facility increases the electrical load. Installing more than two or three chargers may require enhancing the infrastructure’s electrical capacity, increasing it to meet current and future demand. This expansion may require installing underground power. A qualified contractor will coordinate with their in-house infrastructure division to equip you with the electrical capacity to meet your EV charger needs.
The Expense of Installation. The upfront cost of EV chargers can be a barrier to installing them. Your EV installation partner can maximize the available incentives and rebates to offset some of the cost of installation to make it more affordable for you.
Engineering Service. Sometimes the complexity of the electrical system needed to support EV chargers will require electrical engineers to design the system. An EV installer with their own in-house engineering team can design the system quickly and customize it to meet your needs.
This article was furnished by Hunt Electric of Salt Lake City.