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re: How to start a EV charging business (think gas station, but for EVs)?
Posted on 1/30/23 at 4:27 pm to Street Hawk
Posted on 1/30/23 at 4:27 pm to Street Hawk
Talking with someone in the know about this, apparently there is huge potential in installing chargers in people's garages. It's a very simple thing to do, but very few people will DIY it.
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Posted on 1/30/23 at 5:43 pm to Turf Taint
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Posted on 1/30/23 at 6:34 pm to gizmoflak
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Talking with someone in the know about this, apparently there is huge potential in installing chargers in people's garages. It's a very simple thing to do, but very few people will DIY it.
My son is an electrician and he was talking about this when I had lunch with him Saturday.
This post was edited on 1/30/23 at 7:22 pm
Posted on 1/30/23 at 9:04 pm to I Love Bama
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Not only that, if the growth is what you think it is, everyone will turn into a "gas station". You are already seeing all new hotels have free EV charging spots. It won't be long before Target, Walmart, etc start putting them in.
Those free chargers are usually slow and not practical for road trips. I don't consider an EV practical road trips anyhow. A nice plug in hybrid that is performance oriented might temp me, but I don't think they are ready yet.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 12:11 pm to Street Hawk
Quite a bit of tax incentives to install chargers. If I had a grocery store, mall, movie theater, gym; somewhere folks can kill time, it could work. I assume it's only a matter of time before most parking garages have charging stations. It would be nice to pull into the office, plug in to charge up then move your car (after a full charge) at lunch time to a regular spot in the garage.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 12:14 pm to Street Hawk
I'd argue the market right now would be for a supercharger location in rural areas. Basically put a charger in at a place that's the farthest possible from the existing network.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 12:49 pm to Street Hawk
Depending on the state, your idea might be dead on arrival. I may be completely wrong here, but I think in LA, only public service providers (Entergy) can sell electricity. There might be some loopholes, like charging for "parking" instead of for the charging part.
This post was edited on 1/31/23 at 12:50 pm
Posted on 1/31/23 at 2:21 pm to I Love Bama
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It won't be long before Target, Walmart, etc start putting them in.
Map of EV charging stations at WalMart stores
Solid setup. You go inside and shop or to one of the outparcel restaurants while your car charges. Usually well lit. Usually open late.
Posted on 1/31/23 at 2:36 pm to doublecutter
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My son is an electrician and he was talking about this when I had lunch with him Saturday.
Do you have to be an electrician? I’d install these for all the soys that drive electric cars
Posted on 1/31/23 at 7:18 pm to el Gaucho
To install for Tesla or any OEM you have to be an electrician. The reason being is that if you don’t have a 200 amp panel you will likely need one.
I’ve been researching it and trying to get in as a handyman and I’ve only installed 2 chargers in a year. My town doesn’t require a permit and an electricians license is only required on jobs larger than 50k. There’s money to be made if you can market it, because Tesla and the OEMs are subbing a 3rd party who will sub a local guy and charge 1500 to 3k for an install.
I’ve been researching it and trying to get in as a handyman and I’ve only installed 2 chargers in a year. My town doesn’t require a permit and an electricians license is only required on jobs larger than 50k. There’s money to be made if you can market it, because Tesla and the OEMs are subbing a 3rd party who will sub a local guy and charge 1500 to 3k for an install.
Posted on 2/7/23 at 7:27 pm to Street Hawk
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I'm looking for ways to diversify my income stream and in thinking about small businesses to start, I keep coming back to EVs.
Nothing to do with a franchise, but I thought about this thread after having some small talk with my doctor. He’s going to be a silent partner with a local electrician. This separate business will focus on residential and commercial installation and maintenance of charging stations. Outside of any specialty tools or instruments that the electrician doesn’t already have, not much in the way of startup costs and an employee would only be added if the demand is there. Can’t say that I disagree with this approach if one wants to tap into this market. The doctor’s role is basically just to cover any expansion costs… I have no idea what his cut or percentage ownership will be.
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