EV Charging Design
Engineered EV charging solutions that work with your building's existing electrical capacity.
What We Do
EV charging design is an electrical engineering service that evaluates a building's capacity to support electric vehicle charging and designs the infrastructure needed for installation. Advanced Structural Solutions provides EV charging feasibility studies and engineering design for condos, parking garages, and commercial properties across South Florida.
Adding EV chargers is not as simple as running a circuit to the parking garage. Older buildings may lack the electrical capacity, panel space, or feeder sizing to support even a handful of Level 2 chargers. A proper engineering study prevents costly mistakes and ensures the installation does not compromise the building's existing electrical systems.
We evaluate your building's electrical capacity, design load management systems for shared infrastructure, specify equipment and metering solutions, and prepare permit-ready drawings. Whether you need 5 chargers or 50, we design for what you need now with a path to expand later.
How We Deliver Results
Feasibility Assessment
Evaluate existing electrical capacity, available panel space, feeder sizing, and transformer capacity. Determine how many chargers the building can support with existing infrastructure versus what requires upgrades.
System Design
Design charger placement, circuit routing, load management controls, and metering systems. Specify equipment that balances cost, performance, and building-wide electrical impact.
Permitting & Installation Support
Prepare sealed electrical drawings for permitting. Coordinate with charging equipment vendors and electrical contractors during installation. Inspect completed work for code compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my condo building support EV chargers?
It depends on your building's electrical capacity. Many older condos were designed with less electrical headroom than modern buildings. A feasibility study evaluates your switchgear, panels, feeders, and transformer to determine how many chargers you can add and what upgrades may be needed.
How much does it cost to install EV charging in a condo parking garage?
Costs vary widely based on the number of chargers, distance from electrical panels, and whether infrastructure upgrades are needed. Individual Level 2 charger installations can range from $3,000-$8,000 per station. Building-wide infrastructure upgrades (new panels, feeders, transformers) can add $50,000-$200,000 depending on scope.
What is load management for EV charging?
Load management systems distribute available electrical capacity across multiple chargers, reducing charging speed during peak demand periods to avoid exceeding the building's electrical capacity. This allows more chargers to be installed without upgrading the building's main electrical service.
Does Florida require EV charging in existing buildings?
Currently, Florida does not mandate EV charging retrofits in existing buildings. However, some municipalities have adopted EV-ready requirements for new construction, and condo associations are increasingly adding chargers in response to resident demand and property value considerations.
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