How To Implement and Promote EV Charging Facilities For Your business

AC Fast Charger/Destination Chargers:

- Best For: Residential and small businesses such as hotels, restaurants, caravan parks and retail outlets. These chargers balance charging speed and cost, providing 40-70km of range per hour of charge.
- Cost: Typically $800–$4,000 per unit, depending on features and brand.
- Charging Time: Approx 6-8 hours for full charge

DC Fast Chargers/Super Chargers:

- - Best For: Locations with high turnover (e.g., highways, charging stations, shopping centres, community centres). Charges vehicles to 80% in 20–30 minutes.
  - Cost: $35,000–$80,000+ per unit.
  - Charging Time: Approx 1 hour for a full charge

Upfront Costs:

- Include hardware, installation and potential electrical system/switchboard upgrades.

Operating Costs:

Revenue Models:

- Pay-per-Use: Charge users per session or per kWh.
- Free Charging: Absorb costs as a perk to attract customers.

Membership Plans: Offer discounted or free charging for loyal customers or employees.

Site Assessment:

- Evaluate your parking lot layout and electrical capacity.
- Ensure chargers are accessible and well-lit for safety.

Choose Smart Chargers:

- Connected chargers allow you to monitor usage, adjust pricing, and offer remote troubleshooting.
- Smart Solar-aware chargers allow you to use excess electricity generated by your solar.

Future-Proofing:

- Install conduits and infrastructure for additional chargers to scale with demand.

Online Presence:

- List your chargers on apps like PlugShare, ChargeFox, Evie and Google Maps.
- Highlight the service on your website, accommodation apps and social media.
- Include this feature in your marketing material.

Signage: