Identify design challenges for buildings with electric vehicle supply equipment
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024
Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) supplies electricity to an electric vehicle (EV). Commonly called charging stations or charging docks, they provide electric power to the vehicle and use that to recharge the vehicle’s batteries. EVSE systems include the electrical conductors, related equipment, software and communications protocols that deliver energy efficiently and safely to the vehicle.
Several jurisdictions have mandates that EVSE be included in design of new commercial and multitenant buildings. Electrical engineers should have an understanding of what’s generally included in these mandates, plus an understanding of the electrical distribution systems required to support such requirements.
Learn about the challenges that engineers face when asked to include electric vehicle supply equipment in the design.
Learning objectives:
- Understand that various mandates must be followed for electric vehicle supply equipment, depending on the building type.
- Learn about the codes and standards that define electric vehicle charging station design.
- Review the various electrical system technologies engineers must consider when specifying the electric vehicle supply equipment.
- Look at an example of a design that includes charging stations.
Prospective sponsors: ABB, Bosch, Broadband TelCom Power Inc., ChargePoint, ClipperCreek, EVBox, Delta Electronics, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Tesla, Tritium Technologies LLC, Wallbox USA Inc., Walther Electric
Keywords: consulting-specifying engineer, consulting engineer, electrical engineer, electric vehicle, EV, EV charging, electric vehicle supply equipment, EVSE