EV charging guide
Having EV charging stations at your business can raise your business profile, demonstrate your emissions reduction commitments, and be a drawcard for employees. It’s also a necessity if you’re considering converting a corporate fleet to electric. Here's what you need to consider and some steps to check off when selecting and installing EV chargers.
Select and install an EV charger
For Level 2 or Level 3 EV chargers, your electrical contractor will have to apply to EV Connect. EV Connect gives us visibility into large power connections enabling us to maintain the stability and reliability of our networks.
If you’re installing an L3 charger the application will be assessed by our planning teams and we consider the best options to reduce connection costs and avoid network upgrades.
How long does it take to charge?
Charging an electric vehicle is easy - depending on the level of the charger and model of EV the time to charge can vary.
Slow Level 1 charging
Level 1 chargers are your basic power outlet in the wall. They are the slowest type of charging and best used when you only need to top your EV up.
If you’re not driving much, or don’t plan to drive every day - then the slow charger should be enough to get you where you need to go.
Fast Level 2 charging
The most common type for homes or public chargers. They use a dedicated electrical circuit to charge an EV much faster than a standard power outlet.
Level 2 chargers use the EV’s on-board charger speed which can range from 2.4kW to ≤23kW. Perfect for coming home and plugging in to fully charge overnight.
Rapid Level 3 charging
The fastest category also known as ‘rapid chargers. They bypass an EVs on-board charger, using direct current (DC) to directly charge an EV.
That means the higher the capacity of the level 3 charger - the faster an EV will charge.
Pick your plug: charger types
Electric vehicles need to plug in to charge. But like mobile phones, not every plug is the same. Knowing the basic types of plugs means that when you need to use an EV charging station, you’ll be confident it will have the right type of plug for your electric car.
This plug standard is also common across Australian fast chargers – with many electric car owners having a CHAdeMO to CCS Type 1/Type 2 adaptor to allow them to charge at rapid chargers using this standard.
This plug type is the standard used by many Japanese vehicle brands.
The abbreviation is actually short for ‘ChArge de Move’.
Costs to consider when planning to install charging infrastructure
Costs for components and installation naturally vary based on demand and the requirements of a job. However, when planning there are a few key areas that West Australian businesses need to consider.*
| Item | Component |
| Electric vehicle supply equipment |
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| Electrical |
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| Civil |
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| Site works |
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| Connectivity |
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*A guide to electric vehicles - Government of Western Australia
Charging on the go?
We’re working with Synergy and the State Government to build Australia's longest connected electric vehicle fast-charging network. The WA EV Network will take you from Kununurra in the north, down to Esperance in the south and across to Eucla in the east.
When complete, EV drivers will have access to 98 EV chargers spread across 49 locations along major transport routes.
Check out our guide to charging EVs and start planning your cleaner, greener road trip today.
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