Commercial EV Charging Installation
EV charging is becoming a baseline expectation for employees, tenants, and customers. ConnectEV Inc. designs and installs commercial EV charging infrastructure for offices, retail properties, apartment buildings, and fleet depots across Toronto, Mississauga, Markham, and surrounding cities.
Commercial EV Charging Applications
Office & Workplace
Install Level 2 chargers in your employee parking lot. Reduce employee range anxiety, attract EV-driving talent, and demonstrate corporate sustainability commitment.
Retail & Hospitality
Offer EV charging as an amenity for customers and guests. Level 2 chargers keep EV-driving customers on-site longer — a proven retail dwell-time strategy.
Multi-Unit Residential
EV charging infrastructure for apartment buildings, stacked townhomes, and purpose-built rental properties. We design scalable systems that work as EV adoption grows.
Fleet & Service Depots
Overnight charging infrastructure for electric fleet vehicles. We design circuits to handle simultaneous charging of multiple vehicles without overloading the building's electrical service.
What Commercial EV Charging Includes
Site assessment and electrical load analysis
Scalable charger network design (add stations as demand grows)
Level 2 (208-240V) and DC fast charger (DCFC) support
Network-managed chargers (ChargePoint, FLO, Blink, SWTCH)
Access control, billing, and usage reporting
Panel upgrades and dedicated circuits as needed
Permit applications and ESA inspection
Post-installation support and maintenance guidance
Why Commercial EV Charging Matters Now
EV sales in Canada are growing rapidly — Ontario is consistently among the country's top EV markets. For commercial property owners and business operators, this creates a clear opportunity: properties with EV charging infrastructure are more attractive to tenants, employees, and customers who drive EVs.
For office buildings and employers, workplace EV charging is increasingly a talent retention and attraction tool. Engineers, tech workers, and professionals in their 30s and 40s are disproportionately EV owners — and they notice whether your office has charging.
For retail and hospitality, EV charging increases customer dwell time. A grocery store or coffee shop with two Level 2 chargers in the parking lot gives EV drivers a reason to choose their location over a competitor's.
For multi-unit residential landlords, EV charging is becoming a competitive differentiator in the rental market — and in some Ontario municipalities, new construction requirements are accelerating this trend.
Designing for Scalability
One mistake commercial property owners make is installing EV chargers without thinking about future expansion. Adding two chargers today, then trying to add ten more in two years, can be significantly more expensive if the initial installation wasn't designed with expansion in mind.
We design commercial EV charging infrastructure with a scalability-first mindset. This means:
- Conduit stub-outs to parking spots where chargers will be added later
- Sub-panel sizing that supports future charger additions without a full electrical upgrade
- Load management system pre-wiring for properties where demand management will be needed
- Network-capable charger selection that supports software-based capacity expansion
Frequently Asked Questions
How many EV chargers do I need for my parking lot?
It depends on your building size, employee/tenant count, and budget. A common starting point is 10-20% of parking spots — but the right number depends on your specific mix of EV drivers. We help you right-size the initial installation while designing for future expansion.
Should I use networked or non-networked chargers for commercial use?
For most commercial applications, networked chargers are strongly recommended. They allow access control (employees only vs. open to all), usage reporting, remote troubleshooting, and can participate in demand response programs. ChargePoint and FLO are the dominant networks in Ontario.
Can my commercial building qualify for EV charging incentives in Ontario?
Certain commercial EV charging installations may qualify for federal or provincial incentives. The Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) has historically provided funding for workplace and public charging. We can advise on the current landscape when you contact us.
What is load management for commercial EV charging?
Load management (also called EVEMS) controls how charging power is distributed across multiple chargers based on real-time building electrical demand. This prevents EV charging from causing demand spikes that trigger expensive demand charges on your utility bill. It's essential for larger commercial installations.
Cities We Serve for Commercial EV Charging
Ready to add EV charging to your property?
Tell us about your property and we'll design a commercial EV charging solution that scales with your needs.