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Regardless of size, there will always be a physical limit to the amount of power available at your vehicle charging site.

If you already operate energy-hungry equipment onsite (e.g. manufacturing or logistics equipment and machinery) and then add EV infrastructure, there’s a risk you could overload the supply if it’s not managed effectively.

How does load management help?

There are a couple of ways to remedy this situation, but your best option is to make the most of the remaining site supply using load management (LM) technology.

There are two types of LM most used by fleets:

1. Static LM – technology that allows you to set a fixed power limit for a group of chargers. The pre-set limit cannot be exceeded either by an individual charger or the group of chargers as a collective.

2. Dynamic LM – technology that allows you to set a flexible power limit for a group of chargers. It monitors your power supply and balances the vehicle charging rate in line with fluctuating power availability on site.

Which technology is right for my business?

This will depend on the spare power capacity on site, and the energy demand of your vehicles.

First, you’re going to need a formal site evaluation. This should be done in collaboration with a charging partner to examine site power availability and the predicted power demand of your new EVs. At EO, we call this a ‘Smart Fleet Consultation’.

Based on this evaluation, it’s easy to assess which type of LM is suitable for your vehicle charging or if a costly power upgrade is required.

For more information, contact us:

● www.eocharging.com/commercial-solutions

● sales@eocharging.com

● +44 (0) 333 7720383