EV Charging Station: What You Need to Know [THA 261]

Going against a tide is never easy, but if you don’t start, you will be left behind.  Ever thought of an EV charging station at your shop? There are a bunch of things to consider. Listen firsthand from shop owners that have an EV charging station at their locations. Find out why they did it, especially knowing it wouldn’t be a revenue builder. Gain insight and knowledge to keep you current on EV charging stations. Watch Episode on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPOFyiw7ulE (YouTube) Jeffrey Choy, WATTS-UP Spot LLC, jeffrey@watts-upspot.com Jeff Walter, Zimmerman Auto & Tire, Mechanicsburg, PA Melody and Phil Heller, Better Day Repairs, Boiling Springs, PA Key Talking Points Level 1- home charging, Level 2- 5.5 KW to 19.2 KW Standards- right now there aren’t any, utility companies are trying to monopolize with government funds available DC fast charging - 50KW-400KW, multiple plugs will divide the power, 10X the cost, efficiency is based on DC battery Power consumption rate- based on usage, is your shop using AC? Future- plug-in hybrids  Subsidies- each state has its own funding, tax credit Different types of services for EV/hybrid- always be researching What's your motivation? Why are you putting EV charging stations in your business? Is it private vs public? Wall-mounted pedestal? Hours to operate? Tier rate? Offer discounts for your own customers? Destination charging- low amp system (few hours), fast charging would be gas station (less than 1 hour) Connect with the show: http://aftermarketradionetwork.com (Aftermarket Radio Network) http://youtube.com/carmcapriotto (Subscribe on YouTube) https://remarkableresults.biz/episodes (Visit us on the Web) https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsPodcast (Follow on Facebook) https://remarkableresults.biz/insider/ (Become an Insider) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm (Buy me a coffee) https://remarkableresults.biz/books/ (Important Books) Check out toda