Ensure Your Investment Pays Off, Now and in the Future
Just like not all office coffee is created equal (single-origin Ethiopian or bust), not all EV charging solutions are created equal. A networked EV charging solution connects to a network and delivers a better experience for drivers and employers alike, for your company's first charge to your 1,000th and beyond.
Networked solutions unlock smart features that let you limit charging to employees only, add fees for charging, show employees when stations are available and let employees get in a virtual line to charge. Solutions must be networked to qualify for certain grants and rebates, as well as LEED certification. And the more people who want to charge, the more important smart charging becomes. In the next few pages, discover why networked charging is better for you and your employees.
Choosing to invest in networked EV charging gives workplaces the control they need to make EV charging a successful initiative. Networked EV charging stations are connected to cloud services that enable companies to achieve goals such as:
These and other smart features will make your workplace EV charging program a success.
Like open office plans, gourmet coffee and Slack channels, EV charging is a must-have for the modern workplace. Choose to make your stations available for employees only, either only during work hours or all the time. After hours, you could open up charging to the public. This level of flexibility is only possible with networked charging.
Most employees have more than enough time to charge at work. In fact, some people stay plugged in longer than they need to, which keeps their coworkers from getting the chance to charge. Setting fees for charging or staying parked after a full charge can help keep stations in use.
A feature called Waitlist lets employees get in a virtual line to charge and receive notifications when a charging spot opens up. This makes sure everyone has a chance to charge, giving employees peace of mind during their busy day. See how to use it in the video.
An app makes it easy to find available charging spots and check on charging status. With "tap to charge," it's also easy to start a charge. Just hold a phone with the ChargePoint app installed against any ChargePoint station to authorize the station for employee use, then plug in to start charging.
Tap to charge makes it super simple for employees to get the charge they need at work, hassle-free—no cards, PIN pads or access codes required.
As more employees drive electric, you will need to install more charging spots to serve all of your EV-driving employees. Without networked charging, this could require electrical upgrades or result in expensive energy bills. Fortunately, smart features can help install more spots and control costs.
Power management enables businesses to install more charging spots than the rated electrical capacity, then share all available power across vehicles. Energy management lets companies set a maximum amount of power to use for charging, resulting in more reasonable utility bills.
Networked EV charging stations are easier and more enjoyable for employees to use, so they get used more often. When you choose a networked solution, more employees can charge with less effort—good news for their productivity and your EV charging program.
