A commercial EV charging site review should establish what is needed to install suitable chargers at the premises. For a hotel, landlord, retail site or business car park, that includes the parking layout, available supply, cable routes and permission to carry out the work. Use this checklist before a commercial AC charger installation enquiry.
Describe the site and intended users
Identify the premises, the area of parking to consider and who will use the chargers. Explain whether vehicles belong to staff, tenants, guests or the business. Typical parking duration and any departure deadlines help define the charging requirement.
- Mark the proposed bays on an existing plan if one is available.
- Note how vehicles and pedestrians move through the area.
- Describe any existing chargers or planned changes to the car park.
- Separate the initial requirement from future bays you want considered.
You do not need a complete design before contacting us. An initial enquiry can identify the questions a technical assessment needs to answer.
Make existing supply information available
Tell us what records you have about the electricity supply and existing charging equipment. The contractor needs to assess the connection, distribution and building demand before confirming a suitable installation. ESB Networks’ commercial connection guidance asks applicants to consult their electrical contractor on load and capacity details.
Do not open electrical enclosures or enter restricted areas to obtain photos. If records are missing or the supply arrangement is unclear, say so. That is a reason for further assessment, not a reason to guess the capacity.
Identify the possible cable route and site work
A proposal needs to account for how power reaches the chargers. Record what is known about routes between the supply and parking area, including existing ducts or containment. Their condition, access and suitability still need checking.
- Identify surfaces that could be affected by excavation or reinstatement.
- Note building entrances, walls or other areas a proposed route would cross.
- Check whether the route passes through shared or leased property.
- Describe any limits on where chargers or pedestals can be placed.
The contractor and relevant building professionals must confirm the final design and any safety or building requirements. A marked-up plan is useful information, not permission to start the work.
Confirm who can approve the installation
For leased or shared premises, identify the landlord, property manager or other decision-maker who can approve the bays, electrical work and changes to common areas. Agree who owns the equipment and which electricity account will supply it.
Ask for the site’s contractor requirements, such as induction, insurance information, risk assessment or permitted access arrangements. Tell the installer about working hours, occupied areas and any limits on vehicle movements or planned interruptions.
Use the survey to define the quote
Ask the proposal to describe equipment, mounting, cabling, distribution, included groundworks, testing and handover requirements. It should also identify exclusions, permissions still needed and any third-party work. Confirm whether signage, bay markings or future expansion provision is included.
SEAI’s business charging guidance recommends matching charging to vehicle use and the site supply. A high equipment rating on its own does not establish the power each vehicle can receive.
Keep installation and network operation separate
Volt Éire currently handles commercial AC installation enquiries. We do not operate a public charging network, process driver payments or set charging tariffs. If the project depends on another provider’s network or payment service, establish its requirements before equipment is selected. An installation proposal should not be treated as an operating contract.
Start with a short commercial enquiry
Tell us the type of premises, where it is and what you want to achieve. Approximate bays, existing chargers or available drawings help during follow-up, but are not required to send the first form.
Request a commercial installation review. We will clarify the scope and agree the assessment needed before a site-specific quote.
Official sources checked 23 October 2026. Electrical design and connection requirements must be confirmed for the actual premises.