EV Charging
EV charging for business
Explore information and resources to help you determine how to provide EV charging for your business, commercial building, or multifamily property.
Resources & Support
Help with EV charging
As a PCE customer, you have access to the following free resources and financial support to make installing EV charging a worthwhile investment for your business or property:
- Rebates, incentives, and other financial assistance
- Technical assistance at no cost to you and approved contractors to perform your installation
- Information to help you choose the right charging option
- Support to answer your questions and help you access available resources
All of this and more is available to you through our exclusive EV Ready program. To learn more and take advantage of all of the free services and cash savings available.
Making the Decision
Is installing EV charging worth it?
Make an informed decision about on-site charging for your business or property.
Suppose you install an EV charger today at your business or property. Over its lifetime, the number of customers or tenants looking to use the EV charger at your property is expected to increase dramatically. Locally, nearly half of all new vehicle sales are already electric. And in less than 10 years, all new vehicle sales across the state will be electric.
There is no question that businesses and multifamily buildings will see an overall increase in demand for charging. But is it right for you, your business, or your tenants now?
Here are some things to consider when making your decision.
Are you ready to begin your EV charging project?
We can help you minimize the cost and hassle through our EV Ready program.
EV Charging Levels
What charging options are available?
Choose the level of EV charging that works best for your business.
When deciding what charger best suits your needs, the best place to start is understanding the three levels of EV chargers.
By understanding these differences, you can make informed decisions about the charging infrastructure that best suits your needs and your customers’ or tenants’ needs. Here is some more detail on each of the EV charger levels. We’ll help you figure out the best options for your property in the EV Ready program.
Business Charging
Level 1 charging
- Power: 120v
- Miles: 40-50
- Time: 10 hours
Level 1 chargers can be plugged into a standard 120-volt, grounded wall outlet, like those found in most homes and offices. Depending on several factors, a Level 1 charging station will deliver about 5 miles per hour.
The lowest-cost charging solution, Level 1 works best when there is plenty of time to charge, either overnight or during the day at work.
Get Level 1 financial incentives
We offer free technical assistance and generous project incentives for multifamily and commercial buildings/workplaces.
Business Charging Stations
Level 2 charging
- Power: 240v
- Miles: 100
- Time: 4 hours
Level 2 charging stations are four times faster than Level 1. They can provide about 25 miles per hour of charge but at a significantly higher installation cost than Level 1.
Level 2 charging is a popular option for apartments, commercial buildings, and public locations.
Get Level 2 financial incentives
We offer free technical assistance and generous project incentives for multifamily and commercial buildings/workplaces.
Business Fast Charging
Level 3 charging
- Power: 480v
- Miles: 80-125
- Time: 30 minutes
Some fully electric EVs can be charged at a DC fast charging station to add more than 100 miles of battery charge in 40 minutes. DC fast charging relies on high-powered 480v circuits and specialized EVSEs.
Fast chargers can be lucrative and valuable for businesses in high-traffic shopping areas and on major freeways. These chargers often act as “anchors” to draw customers, who will shop while they wait for their vehicles to charge.
PCE does not offer incentives for DC fast-charging projects at this time.
Charger Installation Support
Find the rebates, installation, technical assistance,
& contractors you need
If you are looking to install EV chargers in your workplace, multifamily properties, public parking areas, or other public locations, we’ve set aside more than $20 million in incentives PLUS no-cost technical support services to help businesses like yours cover the costs.
This is part of our exclusive EV Ready program, dedicated to helping business people like you.
The EV Ready program offers:
- Project incentives
- Free technical assistance to help design and guide projects
- Access to negotiated EV charging station pricing
- A trained and responsive Trade Ally (technical and installation specialists) network of local contractors to install your charging ports
EV Charging Help
Do you have more questions about EV charging for your business or multifamily property?
We have a lot of free resources to help you make the right decision about what type of EV charging stations to install at your business or multifamily property. We’re here to help you get all of the savings and support you need, so please reach out if you have additional questions.
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