How To Install EV Charging Stations At Your Business

So, you are interested in installing electric vehicle chargers at your corporate office for your employees or at your business for customers.

It is wise to add Level 3 charging stations because they offer a number of benefits depending on the intended user.

• They can attract new business
  
• They increase the average time customers spend at your location
  
• They provide an incentive to employees while demonstrating your commitment to the environment
  

Depending on the output capacity of the Level 3 charger station, it can fully charge an empty battery in as little as 7 minutes for a small passenger car to 50 minutes for a light commercial vehicle.
The typical installation cost is in the range of $30,000 - $250,000 per location depending on whether it is a single ev charging pedestal or many pedestals.
For this reason, it is important to carefully consider all aspects of the system in order to get the most benefit from this investment.

1. Choosing The Electric Vehicle Level 3 Connector

2. Establishing Rules for the EV Chargers

3. Providing a Safe Environment for EV Charging

• Installl only charging equipment has been rated and listed by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) such as UL, CSA, or ETL
• Schedule a regular maintentance and test interval for the charging station
• Manage charging cords to minimize trip hazards for users
• Prevent charging cord damage by keeping the cord on its holder
• Report damage immediately to the appropriate personnel

4. Should We Charge to Charge?

• Payment and payment methods are decided by the charging station owner
• Requirement payment may help recover equipment and usage cost
• Options include: charge per kWh used, time parked, or a flat fee

5. Protecting Your Investment? Surge Protectors for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Today’s increased reliance on very sensitive electronics makes surge protection an important topic for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Systems.
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety study found that $26 billion dollars was lost due to non-lightning power surges.
In addition, there are about 25 million lightning strikes in the US each year that cause between $650M to $1B in losses according to the Insurance Information Institute, State Farm©.

This article discusses the various types of EV Charging Systems and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) to help you develop a comprehensive surge mitigation strategy.
Each section will provide a recommendation on exactly which EV surge protector to use for your equipment and where to install these Surge Protective Devices for EV Chargers.

Where To Protect a Level 3 EV Charging Station

Power Source : DC Fast Charging (DCFC)

The fastest charging method (30 minutes for 124 miles) but also the most costly.
These are connected to the power utility grid with an AC to DC power conversion module.
The output DC voltage range is from 120Vdc to 1000Vdc with higher voltages expected in the future.
In addition to the AC source, these systems can be fed or supplemented with by a photovoltaic power plant or energy storage system.

EV SPD Protection Point - DC Power Cabinet and Charging Dispenser

Location	Equipment	Protection Point	Surge Protector Model #	Link
	Power Cabinet	277Vac Power Input	DS73US-277Y/NN
		Up to 1500VDC Power Output	DS50PVS-1500/51
		120-240Vac Power Input	DS72US-240T/NN
		Ethernet Cat 6A	MJ8-C6A
	Charging Dispenser	Up to 1500VDC Power Input	DS50PVS-1500/51
		Ethernet Cat 6A	MJ8-POE-C6A

Standard and Electric Code References for
Surge Protective Devices (SPD) and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)

10108 USA Today Way Miramar, FL 33025 USA	Contact us to develop a surge mitigation solution for your application
www.citel.us	Where to purchase Citel SPD's

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