Installing an Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Phoenix Metro, AZ

Public charging stations are popping up at savvy businesses, like malls, restaurants, hotels and resorts across the country. Charging stations can be found throughout the Phoenix metro area. Arizona Wine and Spirits in Scottsdale for example recently installed Type II chargers for their patrons. And there are at least 7 new EV charging locations in the downtown Phoenix area.

Make yourself known as a "green-friendly" business and protector of the environment, and you will reap dedicated consumers as well as positive public relations. Public charging stations can be Type II stations; however, installing DC Fast Charge stations is a good, customer-focused choice.

When you are charging from home, you can use either the 120 volt wall socket or the Type II charging station, depending on your vehicle. However, both options will require a dedicated circuit.

Additionally, since charging a car could use more electricity than your home’s current electrical capacity, installing a EV charging station may mean communicating with utility companies and even municipalities. An experienced electrician is invaluable for both the installation and the communication.

Wall-mounted charging stations come in both indoor and weather-resistant, outdoor models. Like overhead charging stations, wall-mounted chargers are usually Level II chargers. Wall-mounted chargers can also be used either at home in in public charging stations.