Size charging to the duty cycle
Start with how far each vehicle drives on a typical day and how long it sits at the depot. A van that drives 60 miles and parks for 12 hours needs only a modest Level 2 circuit to be full by morning. Fast charging is for vehicles that can’t sit.
We install Tesla Wall Connectors and Enphase IQ EV Chargers, which work with scheduling and load management. We don’t install high-power DC fast chargers or other brands, and we’ll tell you if your fleet needs something we don’t do.
Keep charging from setting your demand charge
Ten vehicles plugging in at 5 p.m. can set a new monthly peak — exactly when many utility rates charge the most. Staggering start times, capping total charging power, and charging overnight avoid most of that. A battery can cover what scheduling can’t.
A solar array on the depot roof or a carport can offset daytime charging and building load. It helps most for vehicles that charge during the day.
Incentives that changed
The federal §30C charger credit ended for property placed in service after June 30, 2026. Commercial solar can still claim §48E if placed in service by December 31, 2027, and storage keeps eligibility through 2033. Utilities have run programs that help with charger wiring costs; availability changes, so ask your utility account rep what’s currently open.
What to do next
- 1List vehicles, daily miles, and depot dwell times.
- 2Get a load calculation on the existing electrical service.
- 3Plan charger count and power with scheduling built in from day one.
- 4Model solar and storage against the added load with the commercial ROI calculator.
- 5Ask your utility about current business charging programs before ordering equipment.
FAQ
Questions we hear
Can we use regular Level 2 chargers for a fleet?
For light-duty vehicles parked overnight, usually yes. Level 2 charging over a long dwell time is the cheapest way to fill a battery.
Is there still a federal tax credit for business EV chargers?
The §30C credit ended for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026 (as of September 2026). Check with your tax advisor for any earlier-installed equipment.
Will fleet charging require a service upgrade?
Often it does for more than a few vehicles, but load management can delay or shrink the upgrade. A load calculation tells us.
Can the EVs power the building in an outage?
We install bidirectional charging for homes. For commercial fleets, vehicle-to-building depends on the vehicles and equipment supported; ask and we’ll tell you honestly whether your setup qualifies.