EV Charging Solutions
      Built for BUSINESS

      Want to add EV charging for your employees or customers?

      Appalachian Power can help you get moving.

      EV Charging Benefits and Best Practices

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      MULTIFAMILY

      Want a competitive advantage and higher resident satisfaction? One‑third of renters surveyed say they would not rent an apartment without access to EV charging or are actively interested in on‑site charging stations.

       Charging solutions can be customized to both parking lots and garages, including these desirable features and more:

      • Dual-port chargers to accommodate many different vehicle makes and models.
      • Automated charging termination to help reduce “charger hogging.”
      • Automated “charging complete” notifications to promptly free up chargers.
      • Automated load sharing, so even older infrastructure can support EV charging.
      • Flexible EV charging fee options so you can customize fee structures.

       

      RETAIL/PUBLIC

      Some of the benefits of providing public EV charging include:

      • Longer customer dwell time. EV charging at a major retailer increased average dwell time by 50 minutes.
      • Potential for direct revenue through per-session or per-kWh fees.
      • Competitive differentiation. Over 60% of EV drivers prefer locations offering chargers.
      • More affluent and loyal customers. EV owners have high average incomes (over $100,000).

       

      Charger Installation Steps

      The punch lists below give you a feel for how a charger installation project works.
      1

      Understanding Costs

       Ask your commercial electrician to evaluate: 

      •  Your electric service readiness
      •  Charging equipment recommendations 
      •  Charger location recommendations 
      •  Initial project cost estimates 
      2

      Project Initiation

      • Apply for Program(s)
      • Choose Contractor
      • File Project Permit
      • Sign utility-side service upgrade agreement (if needed)
      3

      Site Prep and Installation

      •  Complete site improvements (e.g., electric service panel upgrades) 
      •  Install EVSE charger(s) 
      •  Connect charger(s) to software platform 
      •  Install signage, safety equipment and accessories 
      •  Make utility-side service improvements 
      4

      Project Close-Out

      • Update rate plan (if applicable)
      • Site inspection
      • Connectivity validation
      • Rebate processing
      • Ongoing maintenance

      EV Incentives and Programs

      Explore upcoming opportunities to save on electric vehicle (EV) ownership. In the future, customers may be able to take advantage of new state and federal incentives, specialized EV rate plans, and potential rebates for installing qualifying Level 2 (240V) home charging equipment. Stay tuned as these programs continue to develop.

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      Find A Charging Station

      Use our interactive map to locate electric chargers in your area.

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