Preston Millsboro was given a mandate by Ford to integrate electric vehicle (EV) charging stations into their dealership or risk losing the right to sell EV vehicles. Lightility, a turnkey, the e-mobility provider was brought on to implement a tailored plan that met Ford’s needs.
Challenges
- Site Planning – The dealership required a detailed plan on where to install the EV charging equipment and taking into consideration existing utility infrastructure.
- Charger Selection – With so many charging solutions available, Preston Millsboro needed guidance on selecting the best equipment for their specific environment and future-proofing their charging stations for increased usage.
- Utility and County Requirements – Understanding these requirements was crucial for planning and implementing EV charging infrastructure within the utility service area in a timely and effective manner.
Solutions
- Site Survey and Design – Lightility conducted an on-site survey to evaluate the dealership’s layout, traffic flow, and existing infrastructure. This survey was critical in determining the most efficient and convenient locations for EV chargers. We designed a tailored plan that strategically placed the chargers in high-traffic areas, making it easy for customers to charge while visiting the dealership.
- Charger Selection and Installation – Lightility presented Preston Millsboro with Dodge-approved EV chargers. These chargers were selected for their durability, performance, and ability to work with a wide range of EV vehicles. The installation process was smooth and nondisruptive, ensuring that dealership operations continued as normal while the new infrastructure was being put in place.
- Utility and County Approval – Lightility’s experience with local utility and county design requirements ensured that the engineering, local requirements, permitting, and approval process was done seamlessly and in a timely manner.
Conclusion
Preston Millsboro is now fully equipped to meet the growing demand for EV services. By optimizing charger placement, selecting the right hardware. Since Preston Millsboro went with Lightility for their EV needs, as a turn-key solution company, the client was able to be completely hands off and updated with the progress of the project.
