🚗 EV Infrastructure

EV Charging Infrastructure Design

EV charging infrastructure engineering for fleets, commercial parking, and industrial sites. From a single Level 2 install to a 50-port DCFC network — permit-ready, utility-approved, and load-managed.

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Who This Is For

Is This the Right Service?

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Commercial Property Owners

You want to add EV charging to a parking facility, office building, or mixed-use development. You need a panel capacity assessment, conduit routing plan, and permit drawings your electrical contractor can price and build.

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Fleet Operators

You're electrifying a vehicle fleet and need a depot charging design — load management to avoid demand spikes, smart charging (OCPP/OSCP), and potentially a solar + BESS integration to reduce operating costs.

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Hospitality & Retail

You want to offer EV charging as an amenity and need a scalable design that won't overload your existing service. Smart load management ensures multiple simultaneous charges stay within panel limits.

Deliverables

What You Get

  • Panel capacity assessment (available ampacity analysis)
  • Service entrance sizing for EV load growth
  • Level 2 station layout and circuit sizing
  • DCFC load impact study (transformer capacity check)
  • Smart load management design (OCPP/OSCP compliant)
  • Conduit and cable routing plan (AutoCAD)
  • Single-line diagram — P.Eng sealed
  • Permit drawing set (site plan, SLD, details)
  • ZEVIP incentive application documentation support
  • Demand charge impact analysis (with/without load mgmt)
💡 Solar + EV Synergy
EV charging paired with rooftop solar can offset 40–70% of charging energy costs. We can design both systems together for optimal sizing and demand charge reduction.
Process

How We Work

1
Site Assessment & Panel Review
Review existing panel schedules, service entrance size, and available ampacity. Assess parking layout for practical conduit routing.
2
Load & Demand Analysis
Model EV charging load against existing demand profile. Identify service upgrade requirements and smart charging strategy to manage peaks.
3
System Design
Select charger models, size circuits, design conduit routing, and specify OCPP-compliant load management system. Incorporate solar/BESS if applicable.
4
Drawing Production & Permit
AutoCAD permit set: site plan, SLD, panel schedule updates, conduit details, and specifications. P.Eng sealed for AHJ submission.
5
Incentive Support
Prepare NRCan ZEVIP documentation and assist with application. Track eligible costs and equipment against program requirements.
Know Your Options

Level 2 vs. DC Fast Charging

⚡ Level 2 (AC, 240V)

  • 7.2–19.2 kW per port
  • Adds 25–80 km range per hour
  • Typical install: $1,500–$4,500/port
  • Best for: overnight/workplace charging
  • Service impact: manageable with load mgmt
  • Transformer upgrade: rarely needed

⚡⚡ DC Fast Charge (DCFC)

  • 50–350 kW per port
  • Adds 200–300 km in 20–45 min
  • Typical install: $50,000–$150,000+/port
  • Best for: highway corridors, retail dwell-time
  • Service impact: significant — transformer study required
  • Often triggers utility application for new service
FAQ

Common Questions

What is OCPP and do I need it?
OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) is the industry standard communication protocol between EV chargers and a central management system. It enables smart load management, remote monitoring, billing, and access control. For commercial installations with 3+ chargers, OCPP compliance is strongly recommended — and required for some incentive programs including ZEVIP.
Will adding EV chargers increase my demand charges?
Potentially — yes. Multiple simultaneous Level 2 charges (7.2 kW each) or any DCFC can significantly spike your 15-minute peak demand if unmanaged. Smart load management systems can cap aggregate demand to a preset limit, preventing bill spikes. Our design always models demand impact before specifying equipment.
What incentives are available for commercial EV charging?
NRCan's Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) offers grants for eligible commercial EV charging installations. Amounts and eligibility change — verify at nrcan.gc.ca. Some provinces and municipalities have additional programs. Our engineering documentation supports your incentive applications.