Describe a normal day
For a home, note typical driving distance and overnight parking. For a workplace or fleet, list arrival and departure patterns, vehicle types and likely charging demand. Include busy periods and any vehicles that need a quick return to service.
Map the physical space
Identify the proposed bays, the electrical supply location and possible cable routes. Think about vehicle circulation, cable reach, pedestrian movement, protection of the equipment and access for maintenance. Site suitability still needs a professional assessment.
Define who can use it
Private, staff-only, resident and public-facing charging each raise different operational questions. Decide whether you need user identification, usage reporting, cost allocation or payment. These requirements should be part of equipment and platform selection.
Make connectivity a project requirement
If chargers need to connect to a management platform, confirm the selected hardware, supported protocol version and required functions together. OCPP is an open communication protocol between charging stations and management systems, but the exact functions still need to be checked for each implementation.
Plan the handover
Ask who will configure access, explain everyday operation and handle support. Agree what documentation will be supplied and what happens if connectivity or equipment is unavailable. A clear operating plan is part of a useful charging project.
