The need for EV charging in Los Angeles is growing rapidly, especially in multifamily and commercial buildings like apartments, condos, shopping centers, offices, and more. As EV adoption rises, EV drivers look to property managers and owners for consistent and reliable charging where they live and work. Seeing this increase in EV ownership, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has implemented programs to help property owners meet demands. If you’re a property owner in LADWP’s service territory looking to add EV charging stations, here are five steps to get you started.
Reach Out to Chargie
As a commercial or multifamily property owner, the first and most important step is to reach out to Chargie. With our turnkey EV charging solution, our team will take care of everything outlined below, from initial evaluations and rebate applications to designing and installing the stations. We also provide ongoing maintenance and 24/7 monitoring and support.
Evaluate the Property
An initial property evaluation must take place to determine how many EV chargers can be installed and where they can be installed. Site evaluators will look at how much electrical capacity is available, the number and location of parking spaces, the location of the electrical panel(s), and more. All these factors play key roles in the final design and installation of the EV charging stations. With Chargie, an experienced expert will assess the property and provide a free estimate on how many chargers the property can support, potential installation costs, and savings through available rebates and incentives.
Apply for the LADWP Commercial EV Charging Station Rebate
The LADWP EV Charging Station Rebate Program is in place to offset the cost of purchasing and installing EV charging stations at multifamily and commercial properties. This program provides one of the highest rebate amounts in the country with as much as $400k in savings when applied towards a maximum of 80 Level 2 charging stations. Needless to say, this program is extremely popular and requires extensive planning, documentation, and design for the application process. Chargie’s team of experts has years of experience applying for and maximizing project savings through this program and handles the entire application process. We’ve saved our clients more than $80M through LADWP rebate programs.
Design, Permit, and Install
Once the property’s available capacity and parking layout have been determined, a formal design can be created to lay out the charging station locations, network components, and electrical infrastructure. To be eligible for funding through LADWP’s rebate, the property must submit a formalized project design to LADWP’s engineering team for approval. It is advised to utilize a licensed electrical engineer to create the project design to minimize revisions or delays. After the application has been approved for LADWP rebate funding, permitting and installation can begin. The process from design to installation can take anywhere from 3-6 months to complete but can be even longer if revisions and delays occur. Let Chargie’s in-house team of engineers and installers handle the entire process for you. From design to installation, our dedicated teams have years of experience with the LADWP rebate application and installation process, providing optimal timelines for our clients.
Monitor and Control
The EV chargers have now been installed and all that’s left is to start charging. With Chargie, you have full control over your EV charging stations – set pricing, monitor usage, control access, and more. Our 98%+ network availability ensures drivers come back to a fully charged car and our 24/7/365 support allows us to help at every turn along the way.
Get Started Today – Chargie is Here to Help
Interested in taking part in the LADWP EV charger rebate program? Our team of experts is available to help. We handle everything from applying to the program and submitting the required paperwork to installing and managing the ongoing maintenance and support of the EV chargers. With Chargie, property owners get a truly turnkey partner, and drivers get simple, intuitive charging. Reach out to our EV charging experts for a free property evaluation and project savings estimate.
