Developers do not buy chargers the way homeowners do. They buy a line in a specification: a charger class named at design stage, electrical provision sized for it in the drawings, and a handover pack the first owner can rely on. A distributor sells into that process by arriving before the specification freezes, with evidence the project team can file — not by quoting units after the tender.
Key Takeaways
- Developers buy a specification line: charger class, sized provision and a handover pack.
- Sell at design stage, with certificates and datasheets for the exact model named.
- Readiness tiers come from local code — confirm them, never invent or promise them.
- Phased supply and a named warranty route close the deal at handover, not at quote.
Who Decides, and at Which Stage
| Stage | Who is deciding | What they weigh | What the seller prepares |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and specification | The developer’s project team and their electrical designer | The charger class offered, and the provision it needs | Datasheets and certificates for the exact model; readiness options in writing |
| Tender and construction | The main contractor and electrical subcontractor | Price against the named spec; delivery matched to build phases | A staged supply plan; substitution rules agreed in advance |
| Sales and marketing | The developer’s sales team | Charging as an amenity the buyer can understand | Plain-language summaries drawn from the model’s listing — nothing beyond it |
| Handover and aftercare | The developer, then the owners’ management | Warranty paperwork, commissioning records, who answers the first fault call | The document pack and the claim route, named in writing |
Which readiness tier a project must meet is set by local code and the project’s own approvals, not by a sales conversation — our guide to EV-ready new construction and building codes sets out how those tiers work. The seller confirms the tier from the current local text and supplies against it.
The Evidence File a Developer Files
A project team files documents, not impressions. The pack that survives from specification to handover contains:
- Certificates and datasheets for the exact model named — not for the range. A file written for one variant is weak evidence for another.
- The provision the model needs, stated plainly: EV charging is a continuous load under the NEC, so the circuit is sized at 125% of charger current — a 48 A unit needs a 60 A breaker. Designers size once, from numbers like these.
- A phased delivery plan, confirmed in writing, so plots and parking phases are supplied as they complete.
- Warranty terms the handover pack can quote — EVDANCE’s standard warranty is 3 years — and the claim route behind them.
- The installation boundary: fitting stays with the project’s licensed electricians. What a finished job includes is set out in what a standard installation covers.
Where Developer Deals Are Lost
- Arriving after the specification froze. Once the drawings name a class and the provision is sized, a late seller is arguing for a redesign.
- Quoting units on a readiness project. Some developments sell provision only, the charger chosen by the buyer later. Read the sales specification first.
- Promising a readiness tier the local code does not define. Tier names vary by jurisdiction; an invented tier in a quote becomes a liability at inspection.
- No handover answer. If the pack cannot name the warranty holder and the first-call owner, the deal stalls at the last meeting.
EVDANCE Hardware for Developments
For individual homes, the EV-ACT5006T (up to 48 A, hard-wired or NEMA 14-50P, NACS, 25 ft cable, IP65/IP66, ETL/FCC/CE) is the full-size unit a 60 A provision is built for. For shared residential parking, the EV-AC03201T dual-connector AC station serves two bays from one floor-standing unit — two Type 2 connectors sharing up to 43 kW (22 kW per connector), OCPP 1.6J, RFID, IP54. EVDANCE is a Shenzhen manufacturer founded in 2011, exporting to 30+ countries with a 3-year standard warranty. See the commercial charging range, open supply terms through the distributor program, or contact us about a development pipeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should a distributor approach a developer about chargers?
Before the electrical design is fixed, when the charger class and its provision are still decisions. After tender, the named specification usually decides the supplier.
Do developers buy the chargers, or only the wiring readiness?
Both shapes exist: some developments include a named charger; others provide readiness and leave the unit to the buyer. The development’s sales specification says which — prepare the evidence file for both and quote the one the document describes.
Who installs the chargers on a development?
The project’s licensed electrical contractor, or an installer agreed in writing. The distributor’s part is phased supply, model documents and the claim route — installation stays with the licensed trade doing the work.
Related Reading
- EV-Ready New Construction: 2026 Building Codes and the Real Cost of Waiting
- What Is a Standard EV Charger Installation?
- How Much Does It Cost to Install a Commercial EV Charging Station?
- How Do Commercial EV Charging Stations Work?
