Workplace EV charging hubs provide an essential service to employers and employees. Employers are discovering that workplace charging is a strategic tool for boosting productivity, attracting and retaining talented employees. Employees find the ability to charge at work eliminates range anxiety, and 42% consider it a key benefit. Local San Luis Obispo electrical company, Electricraft, Inc., has been serving Central Coast communities since 1984 and is one of the first to install EV charging stations for residential, commercial, and public agencies.
The bottom-dollar case for workplace charging
California has over 30 million registered motor vehicles, and over 2.5 million of those are EVs. In 2025, EVs represented nearly 19% of new car sales in California. Motivations for EV sales include environmental concerns, reduced fuel and maintenance costs, and tax benefits and incentives.
The growing EV charging infrastructure is another motivating factor. The state has funded over $300 million for EV charging projects through 2028. Incentives are evolving over the next few years. Consulting with your tax advisor is the best way to stay abreast of tax benefits and incentives.
Benefits for workplace EV charging include:
- Employee morale, retention, and recruitment costs—When 42% of employees consider workplace EV charging a bonus, employers are paying attention to the benefits from increased loyalty, morale, and the resulting productivity. Replacing valuable employees is costly. According to the job matching company, Indeed, recruitment and hiring costs can run between $4700 to $28,000 per hire, depending on the talent. Retaining the skill, knowledge, and contribution of valuable employees has a positive, all-around impact.
- Use of public funds—The California Code of Regulations has clarified that workplace EV charging for government employees is not a prohibited gift. Workplace charging as a benefit increases employee satisfaction and attracts qualified talent.
- Reduced fleet fueling costs—Businesses with EV fleets can lower fueling costs with on-site charging.
- Increased property value—Commercial property values increase up to 15% with EV charging installations.
- Increased business rental income—Business tenants are often willing to pay premium rent for the convenience of on-site EV charging. The San Luis Obispo electrical company’s team has extensive experience in designing and installing EV charging hubs that improve property value.
- Sustainability and brand loyalty—Workplace EV charging helps companies align with climate and zero-emission vehicle targets, positioning the company for evolving tax benefits. While 78% of US consumers support environmental sustainability, half of those look for proof that business they patronize are practicing some level of sustainability. On-site EV charging can improve brand loyalty, as well as position a company for LEED certification with the U.S. Green Building Council. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification is the world’s most widely recognized green building rating system.
Choosing charging technologies
Level 2 charging is the most common technology for workplaces. DC fast charging and Level 1 are also used, but not as often.
- DC fast charging (DCFC), also known as Level 3, is the fastest way to charge, adding significant driving range within 20 minutes to an hour. The most common workplace use for DCFC is for high-turnover fleets, flex-time employees, or managing high-demand for several employees.
- Level 2, 240-volt EV charging adds 25 to 40 miles of range per hour and is the most common level in workplace hubs. Level 2 can fully charge most EVs in 4 to 10 hours. .
- Level 1, 120-volt is the slowest EV charging, more suitable for overnight residential charging, adds 3 to 5 miles of range per hour.
Smart management systems
EV charging management systems are software platforms to remotely monitor, control, and optimize the charging infrastructure. These systems can reduce operational expenses, manage peak demand, and monitor and handle any billing. Some employers offer a limited number of free charging hours and then add a small fee.
Build to grow for the grid or solar
EV charging is equally effective connected to the grid or to a solar installation. The biggest difference being operating costs.
- Grid connections incur usage costs from the power company.
- Solar connections have basically no to very low cost when the charging hub connects to an existing solar installation.
- When EV charging is part of a new solar installation design, the cost of the panels, inverters, and optional battery storage is factored into the total cost.
Regardless of how the EV charging hum is ultimately powered, one key to sustained usability is designing for scalability. As business grows and technology advances, demands on the charging hub also grow. Early planning and designing for future expansion and emerging technologies delivery continuing returns on the initial investment.
Electricraft, San Luis Obispo’s electrical company, has a proven record for designing and installing EV charging hubs for both the grid and solar. Electricraft’s licensed and certified electricians and solar technicians have extensive experience with:
- Green energy conservation electrical projects that meet California Title 24 requirements.
- New electrical construction for residences, businesses, commercial, industrial, technical complexes, and public projects.
- Rewire and upgrade electrical systems for electrical signage, more office space, office equipment, or manufacturing equipment. Electricraft has installed commercial electrical systems to operate registers, computers, tools and appliances, equipment, computer rooms, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), bakery, restaurant, and all other specialty equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems. Electricraft’s team is trained in the latest inspection and detection technologies for precisely diagnosing failures or potential failures anywhere in an electrical system.
- Install datacom fiber-optic and copper cabling.
- Create and understand complex electrical system schematics and accurately work to technical specifications to build efficient electrical systems to support commerce, manufacturing, and industry.
- Are familiar with local codes and regulations and work closely with code inspectors to deliver the final working electrical system.
Electricraft has been working on residential and commercial electrical projects since the company was founded in 1984. From residential inspections and repairs to industrial electrical construction, no job is too small or too big.
Reach out today to discover how Electricraft can spearhead your workplace EV charging hub.
