There are so many reasons why commercial electric vehicle chargers are becoming more common. For one thing, business owners, just like everyone else, are taking steps to be more environmentally friendly. Facilitating the use of electric vehicles ensures that people use less gas and cuts down on carbon emissions. Additionally, having a commercial EV charger on site is good for business. More and more people have electric vehicles and are reluctant to commute to workplaces that don't have EV chargers in the near vicinity. Additionally, the rise of gas prices has made it difficult for drivers to justify using their traditional cars over their electric vehicles if they own both.

So, EV chargers at or near the workplace make it easier for employees to commute, encourages employee retention, and may even attract new employees. But how does a commercial EV charger installation work? Let's find out.

1. Identify the Type You Need

There are different types of EV chargers on the market, and you need to identify the electric voltage necessary, as well as how much you're willing to invest. These types will begin with a Level 1 charger, which may be the least expensive but also has the longest charging time and is generally meant for home usage; and they escalate from there. Commercial charges generally begin with a Level 2 charger, which will typically cost around $2,000 to $5,000 to install, according to Reuters. The higher the charger level, the less time it will take for users to reach full charge.

2. Choose a Site

You'll need to have a site for the charger identified and analyzed before the commercial EV charger installation begins. You can't have an EV charger installed just anywhere; it must meet lighting and security requirements, as well as electrical infrastructure and utility needs.

3. Prepare the Site

Next, infrastructure planning must be done. The site needs to be prepared so that it can support the necessary infrastructure, and integrate that infrastructure into the general environment. The commercial EV charger installation team you work with will ensure that the site is ready.

4. Install

After these steps, you must reserve all of the incentive funding for the project, and move forward with the physical installation.

While a lot of work goes into installing commercial EV chargers, they're well worth it. They'll benefit your employees - and the world.