Workplace EV charging does provide value,
but how should we approach this?
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more mainstream so people are figuring out how to charge them. For those who can charge their EV in their own garage this is easy, but not everyone can do that. Some plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) drivers might also have a shorter EV range than their commute and workplace charging could increase their electric vehicle miles traveled. Utility companies can also have seasonal needs to increase load during certain hours of the day and EVs provide a good tool to do that. All of these examples can provide a compelling case for companies to provide workplace charging for their employees.
We have provided information and consulting for workplace charging setups since 2012. Check out our WPC Simple and Advanced concepts below, download and use our tools. Check out extra resources and make sure that you get your electric utility involved.
We hope that you can find this information useful and let us know if we can somehow further assist you.
WORKPLACECHARGING.COM WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE
WPC SIMPLE AND WPC ADVANCED CONCEPTS
FOR WORKPLACE CHARGING (WPC) DESIGN
CHOOSE THE WPC APPROACH THAT WORKS BEST FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION.
REMEMBER THAT YOU CAN ALWAYS UPGRADE LATER FROM SIMPLE TO ADVANCED.
The WPC Simple concept is developed to give employes an affordable and easy way to provide workplace charging for their employees
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LOW COST APPROACH
Non-Networked EVSEs
80% Level 1 and 20% Level 2
EVSEs $400 - $600
No ongoing fees
WPC ADVANCED
The WPC Advance Concept Provides more flexibility and functions for an Employer who is ready to take the next step
HIGHER COST, MORE FUNCTION
Smart Level 2 EVSEs
EVSEs $1000 - $4000
Annual Connectivity fees $100 - $300
Payment fees
WPC SIMPLE
10 level 1 EVSEs (low power, easy pricing)
2 level 2 EVSEs
Future proof with extra conduit and breaker capacity
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WPC ADVANCED
50% more charging station than the present number of EV owners at your workplace
Future proof with extra conduit and breaker capacity
INITIAL INSTALLATION
LOCATION
WPC SIMPLE
Close to electrical service
Not prime location to keep ICEing down
Dedicated parking
No need to move cars around during workday
WPC ADVANCED
Close to electrical service
Not prime location to keep ICEing down
First come - First serve
Provide enough EVSEs
ICEing: An Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicle parking in a EV charging space
Close to electrical Service
PARKING ENFORCEMENT
WPC SIMPLE
No ICEing
Need to charge
Dedicated spots marked with owners' registration plate numbers
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WPC ADVANCED
No ICEing
Need to charge
PRICING
WPC SIMPLE
Monthly flat fee (payroll deduction) For example: Level 1 $20, Level 2 $30
Pricing per user group: Employees, Fleet, Visitors
Should be a bit more expensive than home charging
WPC ADVANCED
FLEXIBILITY
SMART FEATURES
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WPC SIMPLE
Shared smart Level 2 stations for employees/visitors
Prime location
Higher fees
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WPC ADVANCED
Access control
Power sharing and control
Data collection and reporting