Level 2 AC chargers (7kW to 22kW) are the standard for workplace, fleet depot, and most commercial property installations — they’re cost-effective, widely compatible with all EV brands, and well-suited to overnight or multi-hour dwell-time charging. DC fast chargers (50kW to 350kW) are suited to high-turnover environments where vehicles need a significant charge in 20–45 minutes — petrol station conversions, highway rest stops, and high-volume destination charging. Most commercial installations use Level 2 AC. We advise on the right specification for your use case.

The right number depends on your current and projected EV uptake among staff, tenants, or customers, your available electrical capacity, and your budget. A common starting point for commercial offices is 10–15% of total parking bays — with infrastructure (conduit and switchboard capacity) provisioned for 50–100% to allow for growth without major civil works. We carry out a load assessment and usage projection to recommend the right number and staging plan for your premises.

Possibly, it depends on your existing switchboard capacity and the number of chargers being installed. Each Level 2 AC charging bay requires a dedicated 32A circuit. A multi-bay installation adds significant load to the switchboard. We always carry out a load assessment as the first step of any commercial EV charging project to determine whether the existing switchboard can support the planned installation, and include any required upgrades in the scope and quote.

Smart charging (also called managed charging or load management) uses software to schedule, limit, and balance charging across multiple bays — preventing simultaneous peak demand that would overload the switchboard or incur demand tariff charges. For any commercial installation with more than 2–3 chargers, smart charging is strongly recommended. It reduces infrastructure costs by allowing more bays to be installed on the same switchboard capacity, and reduces energy costs by scheduling charging to off-peak tariff periods.

Yes. We design commercial EV charging systems to integrate with existing solar PV — allowing EV charging to be prioritised from solar generation during daylight hours, significantly reducing grid consumption and charging costs. Solar-integrated EV charging is particularly effective for fleet depot and daytime workplace charging, where solar generation and charging demand align. We assess your solar system output and configure the charging management system accordingly.

Yes. Strata and multi-tenancy EV charging installations require specific consideration of sub-metering (so individual tenants can be billed for their charging use), common property versus individual lot infrastructure, and strata committee approval processes. We work with strata managers and committees to navigate the approval process and design a system that meets individual tenant needs without creating disputes over shared electrical costs.

The most cost-effective approach is to install EV-ready conduit and switchboard capacity now — even if chargers aren’t being installed immediately. Running conduit through the slab or ceiling while construction is underway costs a fraction of what it costs to retrofit. Sizing the switchboard for 50–100% EV charging penetration at the planning stage avoids expensive infrastructure upgrades when demand arrives. We advise on EV-ready design for new commercial developments and major refurbishments.