Quick checklist to score your property's readiness for commercial EV charger installation. Identifies the make-ready work needed before construction can begin.
Property checklist
Readiness
Readiness score
0/100
Not yet ready
Existing electrical panel has 200A+ spare capacity0
On-site or pad-mounted transformer is accessible0
20+ parking stalls dedicated or available0
Less than 200 ft trenching from panel to stalls0
ADA-compliant parking layout possible0
Property owner controls the parking lot0
Long-term lease or owned (10+ years)0
No HOA / city permit blockers known0
Frequently asked questions
What does 'install-ready' mean?
Install-ready means the property has the electrical capacity, parking layout, ownership control, and permitting clarity needed to begin EV charger installation within 60–90 days, no major site work required.
What if my electrical panel is too small?
Panel and transformer upgrades are commonly funded through utility make-ready programs (PG&E EV Charge Network, SCE Charge Ready, SDG&E Power Your Drive). Charge ROI's assessment maps your address to your utility's program.
Do I need to own the property?
Not necessarily — long-term lessees with landlord consent can install. The readiness score weights ownership and lease term because shorter terms reduce financing and ROI options.
