By Tom McCalmont, Paired Power – for Facility Executive Magazine
Published June 17, 2025
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common for personal and commercial transportation, tenants and customers at commercial facilities will expect more from the EV infrastructure
designed to support them. Recent data from CBRE and ChargePoint has shown that the
workplace was the second most popular charging location after home charging, with
27% of all 2023 charging sessions occurring at workplaces, compared with 39% taking place at home. The same study also showed an increase in workplace charging station utilization at the workplace at nearly three times the rate of increase in installations, 18 showing a growing demand for such amenities.
Demand for EV fleet vehicles is also growing, with S&P Global reporting a remarkable spike of commercial EV registrations from 4,000 to 87,000 between 2019 and 2024. These fleets are often charged at a few designated locations and require specialized infrastructure.
Meeting the growing demand for EV charging isn’t as straightforward as simply installing new EV chargers. Facility managers and operators looking to expand EV charging capabilities face several constraints and challenges to overcome.
Modernizing The Grid
The modern American grid as we know it took shape after the Second World War,
and though it has been modernized and improved over the years, grid operators have reported issues caused by the rising demand for EV charging. Distribution systems in particular have been affected, and even a modest rise in EV charging in one area can create so-called hot spots that can quickly overload local distribution grids.
Operators looking to retrofit their facilities with EV charging can apply to expand existing grid capacity, which can be an expensive and time-consuming process.
Alternatively, they can work within existing constraints. Choosing charging systems that integrate microgrid technology, solar panels, and load management software can ensure that facility operators offer EV charging without incurring demand charges.
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