Commercial Parking & Mall EV Charging
Mixed AC + DC charging infrastructure for shopping centres, office parks, hotels, and multi-tenant parking structures. Full OCPP backend integration with multi-tenant billing.
The Challenge
Commercial site operators face three recurring problems: tenants who want dedicated billing, peak-hour grid overloads that trigger demand charges, and a fragmented mix of charger brands that cannot communicate with a single backend. The result is high operational cost and low charger utilization.
Our Approach
- AC base layer (7-22kW): Install AC wallboxes in covered bays for daytime dwell-time charging. Lower CAPEX, suits 2-4 hour stays.
- DC fast layer (60-120kW): 1-2 DC fast chargers near the entrance for EV drivers needing a quick top-up. Attracts footfall.
- Dynamic Load Management: Our OCPP smart charging profile automatically limits total site power draw to stay within your agreed grid connection capacity - eliminating demand charge spikes.
- Multi-tenant billing: Integrated with Chargepoint, Smappee, EV.energy or your own white-label CPMS. Each tenant or floor receives itemized energy billing.
- RFID + QR + App access: Visitors use QR scan or contactless payment; tenants use issued RFID cards. No friction, no attendant needed.
Recommended Products
22kW Smart Wallbox
OCPP 2.0.1, RFID, dynamic load balancing
60kW DC Fast Charger
Compact, CCS2+GB-T, billing screen
7kW AC Wallbox
Cost-effective, residential bays
Case Reference
180-bay retail park in Johannesburg. 40x 22kW AC + 4x 60kW DC. OCPP integration with existing barrier payment system. Peak demand reduced 23% via smart charging. ROI achieved in 28 months through paid-charging revenue.
FAQ
How do I prevent overloading the building electrical connection?
Our Dynamic Load Management (DLM) system monitors total site power draw via CT clamps and automatically throttles charger output to keep the site within its agreed grid connection limit. No demand charge surprises.
Can different tenants be billed separately?
Yes. Each charger is assigned to a tenant group in the CPMS. Billing reports are generated per tenant, per period. We support white-label CPMS or integration with your existing billing system.
What is the minimum order for a commercial site?
No minimum order quantity for projects. We can supply from 1 charger. Projects above 20 units receive volume pricing and dedicated project engineering support.
How long does installation take?
A typical 20-charger AC install is 2-3 days with 2 electricians. DC charger installation adds 1 day per unit. We provide installation manuals, wiring diagrams, and remote commissioning support.
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Send us your site plan or power requirements and we will prepare a complimentary system design within 2 business days.
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