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Charging Resource Center
What is Charge@Work?
Charge@Work provides a suite of tools, resources, and technical assistance to make workplace charging a reality for you.
Charge@Work is a U.S. Department of Energy funded program to help workplaces and public officials set up a workplace charging program.
We can help you:
- Connect with federal and local incentive programs
- Create a site plan
- Identify which technologies work best for you
- Gauge worker interest in EVs
- Create a plug share plan for workers
- Connect with local installers
- Much more!
Not ready to pursue chargers yet? We can also help you:
- Learn about establishing employee incentives
- Discover how workplace charging program can benefit your business
- Host an EV ride-and-drive event
- Establish an EV affinity group for interested employees to come together over shared interests
Workplace Charging Resources
As the EV market grows, establishing a workplace charging program can benefit your business, your employees, and your community. Workplace charging offers workers the opportunity to charge their electric vehicles at work where cars often sit idle for the day. Offering workers a clean, safe, on-site fueling station benefits both them and the organization.
Workplace Charging Benefits
Reliable and efficient workplace charging increases EV adoption which benefits workplaces, workers, and local communities by supporting:
- Clean air and a healthy environment
- Better retention of workers
- Lower fuel and maintenance costs for workers
- Greater local energy independence
- Responsible community stewardship
Benefits to Workers
- Range confidence for workers — especially those with longer commutes
- Fair and equal access to EV charging for workers — especially those who do not have a dedicated home charging opportunity
- Alignment with company’s values
- Increased EV adoption
Benefits to Employers
- Better retention and recruitment of workers
- LEED Certification – Designating parking spaces solely for EV charging can earn companies points towards Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification
- Credit towards other green building certifications, including B-Corporation, Green Globes, Energy Star for Buildings and Plants, and Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating Systems (STARS)
- Corporate leadership and responsible community stewardship
- Access to federal, state, and local incentives
Get Started
Charge@Work can help get your workplace charging program online. Sign the Charge@Work pledge to show your commitment to workplace charging.
- Sign up to receive more information
- Consider hosting an EV ride-and-drive event for workers
- Gauge employee interest by deploying an employee survey on topics like commuting distance, travel patterns, car ownership, future car plans, and thoughts on a workplace charging program
- Identify stakeholders who could be involved in the planning, installation, and management of the program
- Introduce employees to the benefits of a workplace charging program
By leveraging the resources and guidance provided by the Charge@Work Workplace Charging Resource Center, you can start building your own workplace charging program.
Workplace Charging Resources
- Estimating U.S. Light-Duty Demand for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure – The 2030 National Charging Network
- Charging Infrastructure Access and Operation to Reduce Grid Impacts of Deep Electric Vehicle Adoption – Nature Energy
- Workplace Charging: Lessons from Sustainability Trailblazers
- Smart Columbus: Creating a Workplace Charging Plan of Action
- City of Boston: How to Guide – Creating a Workplace Charging Program
- DOE Workplace Charging Challenge Progress Update
- DOE Clean Cities Coalition – Workplace Charging Employer Workshop Toolkit
- Alternative Fuels Data Center – Workplace Charging for Electric Vehicles
- ChargeNY Workplace Charging Case Study – Cary Institute
- Stak Mobility Case Studies – Adaptive Reuse & New Build Scenarios
- Federal Workplace Charging Program Guide
- Sample Workplace Charging Employee Survey
- Workplace Charging – Charging Up University Campuses
- Charge@Work Employee Workplace Charging Guide
- Charge@Work Employer Workplace Charging Guide
EV Resources
Electric vehicles are on the rise due to consumer preference, increased investment from manufacturers, and strong federal and local policies.
EV Benefits
- Lower fueling costs
- Lower maintenance costs
- Exciting driving experience
- State and Federal tax credits and incentives
- Reduced environmental impact
- Access to HOV lanes
- Reduced dependence on foreign oil and price fluctuations
- Increased energy efficiency
Reliable and efficient workplace charging increases EV adoption which benefits workplaces, workers, and local communities by supporting:
- Clean air and a healthy environment
- Better retention of workers
- Lower fuel and maintenance costs for workers
- Greater local energy independence
- Responsible community stewardship
Charging Resources
EVSE, electric vehicle supply equipment, is the infrastructure that charges an EV. There are many charging options available today. This can range from a standard outlet plug all the way up to a high-powered commercial grade charger—EVSE is commonly referred to as Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 charging stations.
Types of Chargers
Level 1
- Plugs into a standard 120V household outlet
- Included with the purchase of an EV
- Typically, 1.3 kW – 2.4 kW
- Connector: J1772
- Adds 3-5 miles of range per hour of charging
- 30-50 miles added overnight, up to 24 hours for a full charge
- Best application: Residential, Work for short commutes
Level 2
- Plugs into a 240-volt outlet
- Can be connected to the internet and assist with managing charging activity.
- Between 3 kW – 19 kW
- Connector: J1772, Tesla
- Adds 18-28 miles of range per hour of charging
- Full charge to most EV’s in 4-8 hours
- Best application: Residential, Work
Level 3
- Also known as DC fast chargers (DCFC) and typically used at public charging stations along highways and in urban areas.
- Capable of delivering between 50 kW – 350 kW
- Connector: CCS, CHAdeMO, Tesla
- 3-30 miles of range per minute
- 0% to 80% charge in 20-30 minutes, full charge in 30-90 minutes
- Best application: Public
Gathering information from interested employees and leaning on input from external stakeholders and the Charge@Work program will help to make sure the EVSE is dialed for your specific site.
