How much does it cost to build an electric car charger

How much does it cost to build an electric car charger? Cost Analysis of Electric Vehicle Charger Construction

How much does it cost to build an electric car charger? This mainly depends on which type you plan to install and where it will be installed.

Let's talk about home slow charging first. This is the most common way to charge one's own electric vehicle. A regular AC electric car charger with a power of around 7 kilowatts, the price of the device itself is about 1000 to 3000 yuan. The installation cost needs to be calculated separately. If you already have a ready-made electricity meter and wiring at home, finding an electrician to connect it can cost a few hundred yuan for manual labor. But in most cases, a cable needs to be pulled, especially when there is a distance from the electricity meter at home to the parking space. The cables, pipes, and labor, calculated at 20-30 meters, will cost an additional 1000 to 2000 yuan. If the parking space is more than 50 meters away from the electricity meter, the cable cost will significantly increase, possibly to three or four thousand. So if all the household chargers are ready, the total cost is usually in the range of 2000 to 5000 yuan. In extreme cases, such as when the electricity meter is far away or requires road breaking construction, it may reach seven or eight thousand.

Speaking of fast charging in public electric vehicle chargers. This type of power is large, with tens of kilowatts or even hundreds of kilowatts, and the equipment is much more expensive. A regular DC fast charger can be purchased for around 20000 yuan from a second-hand or small brand, while a regular big brand with backend management function often starts at around 40000 to 50000 yuan. The installation cost is higher because fast charging requires a separate high-power cable, which may require tens or even hundreds of square meters of copper wire, and a few meters of optical cable can cost thousands of yuan. We also need to lay the foundation, lay the lines, configure specialized distribution cabinets and protective equipment. If it is necessary to increase capacity or apply for a dedicated transformer, the cost will be even higher, ranging from tens of thousands to tens of thousands. So a public fast charger, from equipment to installation and operation, usually costs over 60000 to 100000 yuan, and in better places, tens of thousands or even 200000 yuan is not uncommon.

There are also some intermediate types, such as slow charging installed in residential areas or units, but with a large quantity and long wiring distance, the average cost of each charger will be slightly lower than that of a single household charger, because it can share some construction and distribution equipment costs. But overall, the cost of a single charger is probably between two thousand and six thousand.

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There are several main factors that affect prices:

One is power. The higher the power, the more expensive the equipment and the higher the line requirements.

The second is the construction distance, the farther the distance from the electricity meter or distribution box to the charger, the more expensive the cables and labor.

The third is whether additional modifications are needed, such as digging trenches, penetrating walls, breaking roads, or replacing or upgrading electricity meters.

The fourth is the equipment brand. Some brands sell more expensive, but there are differences in stability.

So: Home slow charging can be basically done for two to three thousand yuan, and it can also be done for under two thousand yuan with good conditions. Public fast charging, ranging from 60000 to 100000 yuan, is a common range. If you only use it for your own home, don't think too much, just budget it between two to three thousand to five thousand. If you want to do commercial operations, you need to first calculate the major factors such as site, electricity, and equipment, and the investment will not be low.

It is recommended to find a local electrician or installation company to have a look on-site for the actual quotation, as the location of the electricity meter and the condition of the wall in each parking space are different, and the price difference given may be quite significant.