FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The typical home in Atlantic Canada has a 200amp panel which should be sufficient for a Level 2 home charger. If you have an older home, you may only have a 100amp electrical service.
In this case, we will undertake a load calculation and offer some options to avoid expensive electrical upgrades. We often use load management technology to avoid upgrades with clients.
Typical home charger installations offer either 32, 40, or 48amps depending on available power and code requirements.
On a standard 32 or 40amp home charger, you can expect to get a full charge overnight with most EVs, equating to around 40-50kms of range per hour of charging.
Yes, we work with software partners that offer a tailored solution to your multi-unit charging needs.
The chargers can be set-up to allow tenants to charge for free, or at a paid rate that you determine. You can also open them up to the public to earn revenue from the installation.
Level 1: Standard wall outlet; slowest charging.
Level 2: 240V; much faster, often installed at home or work.
DCFC (Level 3): Very fast, used for highway stops and public charging.
Most Level 2 chargers are universal, using a J1772 connector that is standard on most vehicles.
Tesla has long used its own connector, now called NACS. This port is becoming the industry standard in North America.
DC fast chargers have different connectors (CCS, CHAdeMO, NACS), so compatibility varies, however there are various adaptors available to make use of all chargers.
EVs are substantially cheaper to operate compared to gasoline vehicles. This is due to their efficiency, low electricity costs, and low maintenance costs.
When looking at fleet electrification, many organizations discover substantial cost savings when transitioning to EVs.
Using the latest software and load-sharing technology, many fleet charging solutions are able to effectively share limited electricity resources between several chargers -allocated power where its needed most.
We are happy to discuss your project with you and talk through some of the load-sharing options for fleets.
Historically, Atlantic Canada has lagged behind the rest of the country in terms of EV adoption and charging infrastructure.
However this is now changing quickly, to get an updated view on where charging is available in your area visit the PlugShare app or website.