All right folks, listen up! If you’re in the market for an EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment)  installation, you better be prepared to do a proper site assessment. This ain’t no walk in the park, but it’s necessary to ensure that everything runs smoothly when the rubber hits the road.

The market has got a bunch of different charger options for you to choose from, but before you make any decisions, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. Let’s go through the checklist of what you need to look for and ask about during the site assessment.

First things first, you gotta audit the electrical system. Load calculations are key, but you also need to think about the location of installation and plan the infrastructure in terms of site prep. That means boring holes, trenching, concrete pouring, and whatever else needs to be done.

If you’re installing a public station, you better make sure there’s adequate cellular reception. And if there’s not, don’t worry, there are workarounds available, like cellular repeaters in underground parking locations. You also need to identify key factors such as property layout, the number of stations/parking spots needed, and distances to electrical service.
Now, here’s something important to keep in mind: some stations require an external power cabinet.

You also gotta consider if the station is liquid coolant or air coolant. If it uses air coolant technology, it’s gonna require a larger perimeter around the charging station.

And let’s not forget about vandalism prevention. You gotta have lighting, cameras, and whatever else it takes to keep those EVSE installations safe and sound. But here’s the good news: Some Manufactures has upgradeable warranties on their networked charging stations cover vandalism.

Last but not least, don’t forget to future-proof your installation by making other spots #EV-ready. Trust me, you’ll thank yourself later.
So there you have it, folks. You’re now armed with the k

nowledge to ace your site assessment and choose the right charger option for you. Get out there and make it happen!