EV Charging Part 2: Home Installation Checklist
In the first part of this Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers series, we took a look at the three different levels of chargers. This time, we will concentrate on the Level 2 Charger as well as the process on how to get one installed in your own home, townhouse, or apartment.
Home, Townhouse, and Apartment Installation Checklist
| Detached Home | Townhouse or Apartment | |
|---|---|---|
| Get Permission | Confirm with Technical Safety BC to see if your home is approved for installation. Obtain an electrical permit from your municipality. | Contact your strata to start the installation request. Make sure to read the rules of the building and wait to receive a pre-approval from BC Hydro. |
| Hire Electrician or Contractor | Hire a certified electrician/contractor that meets qualifications. For EV rebates, have them complete a contractor consultation form. | Hire a certified electrician/contractor that meets qualifications. For EV rebates, have them complete a contractor consultation form. |
| Check Electrical System & Space | Determine where you will place the charger and if there is sufficient space to accommodate it. | Make sure there is a solid infrastructure to accommodate charging stations. |
| User Agreement | N/A | For apartments, establish an agreement for installation with other residents. |
| Rebate Application | Once your EV charger is installed, sign the documentation required and submit your rebate online. | You may submit a rebate pre-approval for purchasing and installing EV chargers. Once installed, sign the documentation required and submit your rebate online. |
| Purchase Charger | Check which models are eligible for rebates and compatible with your infrastructure. | Check which models are eligible for rebates and compatible with your infrastructure. |
| Installation & Inspection | A safety officer must inspect the electrician’s work before any wiring is finalized. They must complete the contactor consultation form for a rebate. | A safety officer must inspect the electrician’s work before any wiring is finalized. They must complete the contactor consultation form for a rebate. |
For more information on EVs and chargers, please contact your local OpenRoad Dealership today. To learn more about the different types of chargers, please refer to part 1 of this series.
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