EV Charging 
Solutions for Commercial Properties

Project costs vary significantly based on your specific site conditions. For level two charging stations, total turnkey projects typically range from $30,000 to $60,000 for four ports, with infrastructure being the primary cost driver rather than the charging equipment itself. The distance from your electrical panel to the desired charging locations, whether we need to trench through concrete or asphalt, and your available electrical capacity all impact the final cost. DC fast charging projects are more substantial, typically ranging from $80,000 to $200,000+ depending on power requirements and infrastructure needs.

We’re manufacturer-agnostic, meaning we don’t represent just one lighting brand. We work with all leading manufacturers to provide you with multiple options (good, better, best) tailored to your needs. We also handle lighting design in-house, manage utility rebates, and provide comprehensive project management. We go direct to manufacturers, which allows us to pass savings along to you while providing additional value-added services.

The primary ongoing cost is the annual network and software fee, which typically ranges from $150 to $365 per port per year depending on the manufacturer and service level. This fee covers the cloud platform that allows you to control access, set pricing, track usage, and manage your charging stations. Most manufacturers offer discounts if you prepay for multiple years upfront (typically 10-20 percent savings for five-year terms). There are also minimal electricity costs, which you can offset by charging users.

Level two chargers are the most common for workplace, hospitality, and multifamily applications. They operate on 208/240 volt power and provide approximately 20-50 miles of range per hour of charging, depending on the amperage (typically 32-80 amps). A full charge takes 3-8 hours, which aligns well with the dwell time at these locations.

Level three (DC fast) chargers require 480 volt three-phase power and can provide 100+ miles of range per hour, with full charges in under an hour. However, they require significant electrical infrastructure upgrades and are typically 3-5 times more expensive than level two installations. They are best suited for highway corridors, fleet applications, or locations where rapid turnover is essential.

We are vendor agnostic and work with all major manufacturers including ChargePoint, Blink, Flow, Autel, Loop, and others. ChargePoint is often recommended for its robust software platform and modular hardware design, but we select the best manufacturer based on your specific use case, budget, and requirements. Each manufacturer has different strengths in terms of pricing, software capabilities, warranty coverage, and network fees.

Yes, with networked charging stations you have complete control over pricing. You can set rates per kilowatt-hour (typically 30-50 cents in most markets), charge by time, or offer free charging as an amenity. You can also create different pricing tiers for employees versus guests, or implement idle fees to encourage drivers to move their vehicles after charging is complete.

The charging network handles all payment processing. Most manufacturers take a small transaction fee (typically 7-14 percent) to cover credit card processing costs, and you receive the remaining 86-93 percent of revenue. Payments are typically sent to you monthly via direct deposit or check.

Our turnkey proposals include everything needed for a complete, operational charging system: the charging stations and all hardware, electrical infrastructure (conduit, wire, breakers, panels, transformers if needed), engineering and stamped drawings, permitting and plan review, trenching or boring, concrete pads or mounting, parking lot striping and signage, ADA compliance work if required, station activation and commissioning, training on the software platform, project management, and incentive management. The only thing not included is your ongoing electricity costs.

We typically include a five-year parts and labor warranty with our installations. This covers all components of the charging station, and if anything breaks, the manufacturer will send replacement parts and dispatch a technician to repair it (typically within 24-48 hours for critical issues). The warranty does not cover vandalism or physical damage from vehicles, though labor to repair vandalism damage is often covered while you would pay for replacement parts.

The typical process is: (1) Initial site assessment where we evaluate your electrical capacity, desired charging locations, and site conditions, (2) We develop a detailed proposal including equipment options, installation scope, costs, available incentives, and ROI projections, (3) Once you approve, we execute a work order and begin engineering and permitting, (4) We apply for and secure any available incentives, (5) After permits are approved, we schedule installation with you, (6) Installation is completed in 5-10 days, (7) We activate and commission the stations, (8) We provide training on the software platform and hand over a fully operational system.