EV & Sustainability-Home Charging Installation Checklist

Home Charging Installation Checklist

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This document provides a practical checklist for fleet managers to assess the feasibility of installing at-home electric vehicle (EV) chargers for drivers as fleets increasingly adopt EVs. At-home charging offers a convenient and necessary option, but installations must be safe, cost-effective, and scalable to support operations.<br /><br />The checklist helps streamline decision-making by setting clear criteria to evaluate individual drivers’ eligibility for home charger installation. Key factors to consider include the driver’s average daily mileage and whether they often exceed 150 miles a day, as well as any upcoming home moves within six months. Parking location details (garage, driveway, street) and space availability for charger installation are important, alongside verifying homeownership or landlord approval for electrical upgrades.<br /><br />Electrical system specifics are critical: confirming existing Level 2 chargers or 240-volt outlets, recent electrical upgrades to the home, location and space near the electrical panel, and distance from the panel to the parking spot are all necessary to plan a safe and compliant installation. Additionally, having reliable WiFi with good signal strength at the parking area supports charger connectivity and monitoring.<br /><br />The document stresses that even if a charger or suitable outlet is already present, a licensed electrician experienced in EV charger installations should inspect the site to ensure safety, compliance, and minimize liability.<br /><br />Overall, this checklist aids fleet managers in identifying challenges early, reducing delays, managing costs, and enhancing the driver experience by ensuring at-home EV charging setups meet operational and safety standards. For further guidance on fleet electrification, the document recommends contacting expert Dave Taylor at dave.taylor@qmerit.com.

Keywords

fleet managers

at-home EV chargers

electric vehicle charging

installation checklist

driver eligibility

electrical system assessment

Level 2 charger

parking location

licensed electrician inspection

fleet electrification