EV Charger Installation Process

The stages to successful EV charger installation

Installing EV chargers can be difficult for companies who haven’t handled these kinds of projects before. It’s essential you partner with a company who knows how to install EV chargers correctly and safely, to protect your property, employees and EV drivers.

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How the process works

ChargeMeEV have a team of highly qualified, time-served electricians, who are experienced in finding solutions to the variety of electrical challenges an EV charger project can bring.

Our compliance led approach ensures all installations are carried out safely and are fully compliant with all relevant British Standards.

Not every EV charger project follows the same process as shown below, but it will at least provide an overview of what’s involved with a professional installation. You can trust ChargeMeEV to deliver your project on time and to the highest standard.

Stage 1 – Site Assessment

Putting in the necessary research at the start is essential to the success of an EV charging installation, whether it’s a new installation or expanding an existing network of chargers. This will be completed at the very start of the project to enable costs to be estimated:

  • Ascertain available power capacity and measure demand on the current system
  • Check property ownership and planning permission requirements
  • Evaluate the existing electrical infrastructure suitability
  • Determine the best location for the chargers
  • Confirm the number and types of chargers needed
  • Identify any potential issues before the project commences
  • Understand how the back-office systems will integrate to ensure a seamless user experience

Stage 2 – Infrastructure Upgrades

Once the EV equipment has been ordered, your site’s electrical infrastructure may need to be adapted to suit EV chargers, which may include the following:

  • Ground and Civil Works preparation
  • Upgrade to incoming power supply
  • Installation of alternative generation such as solar and battery storage
  • Distribution equipment upgrades or feeder pillars
  • Electrical installation

Stage 3 – Installation and Testing

Once the electrical systems are prepared, it’s time for the onsite installation to be completed.

  • Charging station pedestals or wall mounts are installed with the chargers
  • Cables and wiring are connected
  • Thorough testing is carried out on the stations before they’re commissioned

Stage 4 – Connect to Back-office System

This enables the chargers to work seamlessly with the software that manages your charging system. At this point your software will have been configured to suit the requirements of your organisation. The back-office system enables the following functionality:

  • Management of the charging units including remote updates and commands
  • Ability to take guest payments or accept charge cards
  • Billing control
  • Set multiple tariffs
  • Charger reservations
  • Roaming platform integration
  • Reporting
  • An option to include roaming integration with Gireve, Hubject and Zapmap
  • Offer e-Vouchers

Stage 5 – Maintenance and Support

Following installation, you’ll need to ensure the charging units are maintained in tip top condition. ChargeMeEV can provide the following:

At ChargeMeEV, our experienced electrical specialists can talk you through the installation options available, to ensure the solution you decide upon will suit your organisation and future-proof your onsite electrical charging needs.

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