Electric vehicles continue to show significant increases in popularity with every new study released. A recent study found that EV adoption in 2022 grew by almost 40%. As more and more cars on the road forgo gas stations for electric vehicle chargers, there will be a growing demand for commercial EV chargers, stations that supply customers, tenants, and travelers with a place to refuel their vehicles. One of the most consistent concerns Americans have before purchasing an electric car is their inability to drive long distances without running out of power. Commercial property owners should jump at the chance to supply a much-needed service to drive more traffic toward their location.
What Makes A Good Commercial EV Charger?
For homeowners installing a personal charger in their driveway or garage, cost or size might be limiting factors in deciding which to buy. For commercial properties, the elements that make EV chargers successful and sought after by tenants or customers can differ depending on the part of the market you wish to target.
- Charging Speed: Charging speed is undoubtedly the most essential component of a commercial EV charger. Someone looking to refuel their vehicle at a commercial property, unless it’s an apartment building or similar multi-family dwelling, does not have the luxury of overnight charging. A charger installed in a single-family home will likely power only one vehicle overnight, with the sole requirement that the car is ready to go first thing in the morning. A charger that can quickly get a vehicle back up to a high mile range and make room for the next customer will be infinitely more successful than a charger that barely makes it worth the time to stop at. While high-speed home chargers are becoming more and more affordable as time goes on, some EV owners might not be able to install one on their property. A commercial property with a public, free-to-use, efficient EV charger might become a daily part of someone’s routine solely for the added car refueling they can add midday.
- Options, Options, Options: A public EV charging station on a commercial property that only focuses on one type of vehicle is losing out. Tesla recently allowed their charging technology to be usable by all companies, and many other car brands are already benefitting because they use a similar charging port on their cars. In the future, it looks like most EV owners will not have to worry about an EV station not having a specific port for their vehicles. But in the meantime, commercial properties that service all EVs will be much more successful.
- Efficiency: Not only do today’s customers crave green energy and energy efficiency initiatives from the companies they give business to, but energy-efficient chargers can save the commercial property owner big bucks. The annual cost of running a high-speed charger can be in the tens of thousands of dollars, so every percent of efficiency counts when it comes to long-term savings. Shop around or ask your installer for the best fit for the size of your business or property. Some charges require new infrastructure built on the property to supply consistent power.
EV adoption shows no signs of slowing down. Make sure your property is prepared for the future by installing electric vehicle chargers that meet the needs of your residents and customers. If you want to install an EV charging station at your property, call the experts at Promise Electric today. We will assess your situation, help you choose the best charger for your current needs, and install the new equipment with our trained EV experts.
