Choose the charger type
Level 2 chargers suit workplaces and sites where cars stay for hours. DC fast chargers suit short stops but need much more power and more space.
Think about how long vehicles will stay, and who will use the chargers.
Some sites start with two or three Level 2 stalls for staff and visitors and add more as demand grows.
Check the power
Chargers draw continuous load. Several together can overwhelm a panel. A load calculation shows what is available, and load management can share capacity among chargers.
Our electricians evaluate the service and propose the right balance of chargers and upgrades.
Utility incentives and landlord rules may apply, so check before ordering equipment.
Layout and civil work
Placing chargers near the electrical room reduces trenching cost. Consider conduit runs, bollards, lighting, signage, accessible stalls and snow clearing.
Winter in Alberta affects cable handling, so choose weather-rated equipment and plan for ice and snow.
Future expansion
Install larger conduit and a panel with space now, even if you only mount a few chargers today. Adding stalls later is then a matter of mounting hardware.
This is cheap insurance.
Signage, line painting and wheel stops are small items that are easily forgotten in the budget.
Approvals and operation
Permits are required for the electrical work. Payment systems and network connections may require data cabling, which our low voltage team can install. Agree who maintains the chargers and who pays for the electricity.
Tell your insurer about the chargers, and review any lease rules about parking areas before you commit.
Questions we hear
Do EV chargers work in an Alberta winter?
Weather-rated equipment works in cold climates, but cable care and snow clearing matter.
Can you add data cabling for them?
Yes, our low voltage team installs the network connections chargers often need.