Overview
Owners of EVs frequently inquire about available charging stations. Numerous public charging stations are available, as well as services to make using charging stations easier. Since an eight-hour workday is the norm, organizations should include EV charging stations to charge an electric car fully. Everything relies on the number of EV drivers, the charge power, and the EV power range, at the workplace station simultaneously charging. Here, we will discuss the benefits and considerations that need to be taken for workplace EV charging installation.
Benefits and Considerations
Business Efficiency
Establishing a "green" brand, attracting and keeping Gen-Z and Millennial talent, boosting employee satisfaction and loyalty, creating new revenue streams, assisting in the achievement of ESG goals, and lowering Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions from employee commuting are just a few advantages that employers can gain from providing EV charging to staff members. Free or inexpensive workplace EV charging is a desirable perk for current and potential employees, and it may even induce remote workers to come back into the office. The cost of providing employees with free or inexpensive workplace charging can also be partially offset by charging visitors to use the stations.
Infrastructure Access
Since the electric grid is close to most parking lots, all-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) enjoy the advantage of flexible charging. A charging station, or electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), is required to securely send power from the electric grid to a car's battery. When available at the workplace, drivers can charge during shifts. PHEVs have more flexibility because they can occasionally be refueled with gasoline or diesel.
Incentives
Government organizations at the regional, national, state, and local levels provide incentives to assist in covering the cost of setting up workplace EV charging infrastructure. Numerous utilities also offer incentive schemes for charging in the workplace. The easiest way to locate such incentives is to start locally by working with your utility and town, then enlist their help finding appropriate regional or federal incentives. This cost efficiency is one of the major benefits and a win-win for all.
Environment-friendly
Comparing electric and hybrid vehicles to conventional ones can significantly reduce emissions. When operating in all-electric mode, PHEVs don't emit any tailpipe emissions; neither do all-electric cars. Depending on the hybrid power system type and vehicle model, HEV emissions benefits can vary. An electric vehicle's life cycle emissions are influenced by the source of the electricity that charges it, which varies by region. Electric vehicles often offer a life cycle emissions benefit over comparable conventional vehicles powered by gasoline or diesel in areas where electricity is produced using low-polluting energy sources. To compare fuel-cycle emissions by vehicle type and state, utilize the Electricity Sources and Emissions Tool.
However, some considerations are:
The Efficient Driver-First Charging Procedure
You will require a method for communicating with employees, tracking their charging activity, and onboarding and offboarding them. Your drivers need a mobile app and web interface to support self-service, intuitive EV charging with features like queueing and charger reservations.
Smart Use Of Energy
To automatically monitor, control, and modify energy consumption based on supply, demand, price, and your policies, look for software with intelligence. Future integration of onsite battery storage and renewable energy sources should support present-day bidirectional vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-building (V2B) charging.
