Commercial EV charge points allow customers to recharge their electric vehicles whilst visiting various business premises such as retail locations, hotels, and gyms. To cater to the increased demand and usage, commercial chargers are designed to be more powerful and robust compared to standard home chargers. This allows for faster charging times and ensures that electric vehicle owners can quickly recharge their vehicles while on the go. Businesses often charge the customer a fee for the energy used during a charge session. This not only helps cover the initial installation costs in the short term, but also translates into profits, generating an additional revenue stream in the long term.   

Typically, commercial EV chargers are more expensive than your average home charger due to their larger size and higher power capabilities. Businesses and public spaces need chargers that can accommodate multiple vehicles and meet shorter charging times, which requires a higher kilowattage capacity. 

Other than the initial hardware costs, businesses must also take other expenses into consideration when planning an EV charging strategy. These include installation costs, which depend on site preparation, civils requirements and potential electrical infrastructure upgrades. Other considerations include maintenance costs, energy costs, network connectivity costs and EV management software subscriptions.  

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