The mount follows the site, not the catalogue. A pedestal charger stands on its own foundation at the head of its bays; a wall-mounted unit needs a wall or column within cable reach of the bay. Walk the site first: where a sound structure sits behind the bays, wall mounting is usually the simpler build; where bays face open ground, the pedestal is the shape that fits.
Key Takeaways
- The mount follows the site: pedestals for open bays, wallboxes where a sound wall sits within stated cable reach.
- Portable chargers are neither form — keep them out of a project mounting specification.
- No impact rating is stated for these models; if the project demands one, confirm it in writing per model.
- Price both forms on the same site plan — groundworks, not the unit, usually separate them.
What Each Form Actually Is
A pedestal (floor-standing) charger is a self-supporting station on a foundation, positioned where the bays are. A wall-mounted charger is a wallbox fixed to a wall or column, serving only bays within its cable’s reach of that structure. Our explainer on what a pedestal EV charger is covers the form itself. A third group sits outside this choice entirely: portable chargers plug into an existing socket and are carried away — they are not a project mount, and forcing them into this comparison produces a specification nobody can build.
The Decision, Factor by Factor
| Factor | Pedestal implies | Wall-mounted implies | Where the project decides it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure at the bay | None needed — the station brings its own position | A sound wall or column behind or beside the bays, within the stated cable reach | Site survey and layout drawing |
| Groundworks | A foundation and ducting run to a freestanding point | Fixings into the existing structure; the supply run still has to reach it | Civil scope in the project design |
| Bay geometry | Serves the bays at the point it stands — islands and open rows | Serves the bays along the wall line it is fixed to | Layout drawing, bay by bay |
| Exposure | The unit stands in the open parking field; vehicle protection (bollards) is a site-design decision | The wall gives the unit a backing and a defined position at the field’s edge | Site risk assessment — the listings state enclosure IP ratings, not impact ratings |
| Expansion | Each added point is a new foundation and duct run | Units extend along the wall while suitable wall lasts | Phasing plan |
Two cautions belong in every version of this table. First, no impact (IK) rating is stated for the EVDANCE models here: if the risk assessment demands one, confirm the figure for the exact model in writing rather than assuming it from the form. Second, cable reach is a stated specification, not a guess — the EV-ACT5006T states a 25 ft cable; where a listing states none, get it in writing before fixing positions.
Questions to Close Before the Specification Is Issued
- Is the wall structural, and does the stated cable reach cover every bay that unit must serve — including the furthest bay’s charge port?
- Who designs the foundation and ducting route, and who checks the ground before positions are fixed?
- What protects each unit from vehicle contact, and is that protection in the project’s scope or the charger’s?
- For phased projects: does the form let later phases reuse the same civil pattern?
The Forms in the EVDANCE Range
The pedestal form is the EV-AC03201T: a floor-standing dual-connector AC station with two Type 2 connectors, OCPP 1.6J, RFID, IP54. The wall-mounted forms are the EV-ACT3204PE, a 22 kW three-phase Type 2 wallbox with RFID and app access, and the EV-ACT5006T above, a NACS wall charger at up to 48 A with a 25 ft cable. Compare ranges form against form, on a surveyed site; project teams can work through a layout via our commercial EV charging page or contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a pedestal charger better than a wall-mounted one?
Neither form is better in general. They answer different site geometries: open bays with no structure behind them take the pedestal; bays along a sound wall take the wallbox. The site survey, not the brochure, makes the call.
Which form costs less to install?
It depends on the groundworks each form triggers on your site. For scale only, U.S. DOE-cited figures put public Level 2 at about $3,500 equipment plus $2,500 installation per connector — American figures, not a quote. A pedestal adds a foundation; a wallbox may need a longer supply run. Price both on the same site plan.
Can a wallbox be mounted on a post instead of a wall?
The listings describe these models as wall units, and no post-mount arrangement is stated for them. If a project needs one, confirm it with the manufacturer in writing before it enters the specification — never let a drawing assume it.
Related Reading
- What Is a Pedestal EV Charger?
- How to Install an EV Charger Pedestal: Step by Step
- What Is a Dual Port EV Charger? How It Works and How to Choose
