Installing EV Chargers in older building: seeking to network

[brycenesbitt]

I'm seeking to network and exchange tips and experiences, with others installing or designing EV charging for older multifamily buildings with limited main panel capacity.

This involves a lot of load calculations and, at scale, active charge management. Happy to talk to anyone doing this.
Send me a PM....

 

[Rock86]

I have been pumping out designs for EV Chargers being installed at automotive dealerships. We have been calling for large upgrades with a backfeed into the old buildings distribution equipment. You might get lucky and only be dealing with the smaller chargers, but if you'd like to chat PM me.

 

[retirede]

I have been pumping out designs for EV Chargers being installed at automotive dealerships. We have been calling for large upgrades with a backfeed into the old buildings distribution equipment. You might get lucky and only be dealing with the smaller chargers, but if you'd like to chat PM me.

Are those for level 3 DC chargers? I’m sure the OP is talking about L2 AC EVSEs. Big difference between 6 to 11 KW AC and 50+ KW DC.

 

[Rock86]

Are those for level 3 DC chargers? I’m sure the OP is talking about L2 AC EVSEs. Big difference between 6 to 11 KW AC and 50+ KW DC.

Like Einstein said, it is all relative. a few level charges added to a 800 208V system creates a need to adjust the system. a few level 2 charges on a residential 200A 240V system without a demand meter to determine existing loads could very easily change the service equipment. The concept is similar.