Choosing the right EV charging system starts with understanding your property’s needs today – and planning for future growth.
How Do I Choose the Right EV Charging System for My Commercial Property
- Understand your property type: Different properties have different goals. Office buildings may offer charging as a free employee perk, retail locations may monetize charging to attract and retain customers, and multi-dwelling units (MDUs) often need solutions that track and bill tenant usage accurately.
- Match charger type and speed to dwell time: Consider Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast charging. DC fast chargers provide the quickest charge for short stays, while Level 2 is often the most practical and cost-effective solution for locations where vehicles are parked for longer periods. Level 1 may be suitable for low-demand or overnight applications.
- Plan your layout and installation: Evaluate where chargers will be placed and how they will be used. Determine whether wall-mounted units or pedestal-mounted stations are best for your site, and ensure placement supports safe, convenient access.
- Think about accessories and cable management: Incorporate the right accessories to complete your installation, such as pedestals (single or dual mount), cable management cord systems, mounting kits, NACS adapters, EV pedestal foundations, and RFID cards.
- Consider user experience: Look for solutions that are easy to access and manage.
- Plan for future capacity: Installing scalable, flexible infrastructure now makes it easier to expand as EV adoption continues to grow.
- Choose a trusted brand: Proven, safety-focused equipment helps ensure long-term reliability and dependable performance.
To simplify the process, use Leviton’s EV Charging Selector to find the best solution for your space: EV Charging Selector
With trusted, high-quality solutions, Leviton is here to help you install EV chargers that are efficient, scalable, and built to last.