Dealership & Automaker EV Charging: Showroom, Workshop and Test-Drive Fleet.
A dealership charges cars in four places: the showroom, the workshop, the test-drive fleet and customer bays. Each has different needs, and many dealers sell home chargers to EV buyers as well.
Four Places, Four Different Needs.
| Area | What happens there | What fits |
|---|---|---|
| Showroom and handover bays | Display cars kept charged, new cars handed over with a full battery | Branded AC wallboxes that match the showroom |
| Workshop and PDI | Pre-delivery inspection, software updates, repairs | AC bays plus a compact DC charger for cars that must leave quickly |
| Test-drive fleet | Short drives all day, cars must be ready for the next customer | A compact DC charger for quick top-ups between drives |
| Customer and service bays | Customers waiting for a service or browsing | 11–22 kW AC wallboxes |
| Home chargers for buyers | Every EV buyer needs home charging | Private-label wallboxes and portable chargers sold with the car |
How Much Range Can a Dealership Add Between Drives?
Demo cars, stock vehicles and customer cars in for service all need charge, but at different speeds.
| Charging Power | 15 Minutes | 30 Minutes | 1 Hour | Good Fit For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 kW ACThree-phase, or 11.5 kW Level 2 in North America | ≈ 15 km / 9 mi | ≈ 31 km / 19 mi | ≈ 61 km / 38 mi | Stock vehicles and overnight lot charging |
| 22 kW ACThree-phase wallbox | ≈ 31 km / 19 mi* | ≈ 61 km / 38 mi* | ≈ 122 km / 76 mi* | Service bays for cars that accept 22 kW AC |
| 22 kW DCCompact DC | ≈ 31 km / 19 mi | ≈ 61 km / 38 mi | ≈ 122 km / 76 mi | Demo cars between test drives and delivery prep |
Estimates assume average consumption of 18 kWh per 100 km (about 3.5 miles per kWh), and do not include charging losses; real results vary with the vehicle, temperature and battery level. *AC charging speed is capped by the vehicle's onboard charger. Many EVs accept 11 kW AC at most, so a 22 kW AC charger gives those cars 11 kW. DC charging bypasses the onboard charger.
Charging Every Brand You Sell.
Connectors by brand and market
Type 2 and CCS2 cover most cars in Europe and Australia. In North America, brands are moving from J1772 and CCS1 to NACS, so stock both or use adapters.
Onboard charger limits
Check the AC limit of each model you sell. A 22 kW wallbox only charges cars with 22 kW onboard chargers at full speed.
Adapters for the transition
NACS-to-J1772 and NACS-to-CCS1 adapters let workshops charge any car with the chargers they already have.
Branded hardware
Wallbox enclosures, colours, screens and packaging can carry the dealer or automaker brand.
One platform for all sites
Dealer groups can monitor chargers across every location from one OCPP platform.
Clear signage for customers
Mark customer charging bays separately from fleet and workshop bays.
Add a Home Charger to Every EV Sale.
Private-label wallboxes
Sell home chargers under the automaker or dealer brand, with matching manuals and packaging.
Bundles at handover
A portable charger or wallbox included at handover removes a common worry for first-time EV buyers.
Installer network
Partner with local installers so customers get the wallbox fitted soon after delivery.
Low MOQ to start
Trade orders can start from one carton, with discounted samples to evaluate first.
Chargers and Adapters for Dealerships.
Specifications from our current product catalogue. Certificates are listed per model in every quote.
EV-ACT3204PE wallbox
- 22 kW, 32 A, 380–400 V three-phase
- Tethered Type 2 cable, CEE 5-pin plug
- RFID card, app and plug-and-charge start
- IP66
Best for showroom and customer bays in Type 2 markets.
EV-RHDC30K-L compact DC charger
- 22 kW DC output, single tethered connector
- 380–415 V three-phase input
- OCPP 1.6J, RFID card and app start
- IP54, 5 m cable, floor-standing
Best for test-drive fleets and workshop cars that must leave quickly.
EV-ACT3204E wallbox
- 7 kW, 32 A, 230 V single-phase
- Tethered Type 2 cable, 5 m or 7 m
- RFID card, app and plug-and-charge start
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, 4G optional
Best as a private-label home charger for buyers on single-phase supplies.
EV-ACT4001U / EV-ACT4001T
- Up to 40 A, 9.6 kW, 208–240 V
- J1772 (U) or NACS (T), 25 ft cable
- NEMA 14-50 plug, needs a 50 A breaker
- NEMA 4 / IP66, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Best for North American showrooms and as a home charger for buyers.
EV-JT08 / EV-JT09 NACS-to-CCS1
- DC 200–1000 V, up to 500 A
- Lets NACS-port cars use CCS1 DC chargers
- IP66
- JT09 adds a carry handle
Best for workshops charging NACS cars on CCS1 DC chargers.
EV-JT02 NACS-to-J1772
- AC up to 250 V, 80 A
- Lets J1772 cars use NACS AC chargers
- IP65
- PA66 glass-fibre body
Best for J1772 cars on NACS AC chargers.
Final circuit sizing and permits must follow your local electrical code and be confirmed by a licensed electrician.
Rules to Check Before You Buy.
Chargers that are open to the public face extra rules on safety listings, connectors and payment. Use this checklist for your region.
United States & Canada
- Safety listing from a recognized testing lab (UL, ETL or CSA mark) for the exact model
- Installation to NEC Article 625 in the US or the Canadian Electrical Code
- Connectors: SAE J1772 or NACS (SAE J3400) for AC; CCS1 or NACS for DC
- Check local accessibility rules for public charging bays
European Union
- CE marking, with chargers built to IEC 61851
- Connectors: Type 2 for AC, CCS2 for DC
- Under AFIR, publicly accessible chargers must allow ad-hoc payment: below 50 kW by card reader, contactless device or secure QR payment; 50 kW and above by card reader or contactless device
- Billing per kWh may require calibration-law-compliant metering in some countries, such as Germany
United Kingdom
- UKCA or CE marking
- Connectors: Type 2 for AC, CCS2 for DC
- Under the Public Charge Point Regulations 2023, new public charge points of 8 kW and above must accept contactless payment
- Public charging prices must be shown clearly in pence per kWh
Showroom, Service and Sales.
Dealerships use charging in three places. Plan each one separately.
Demo & Test-Drive Fleet
Purpose: Keeping demo cars ready for every test drive.
How it works: DC chargers near the showroom top up demo cars between drives.
Watch out for: Reserving demo bays so customer cars do not block them.
Service Department
Purpose: Returning customer cars with more charge than they arrived with.
How it works: AC chargers in service bays charge cars during repairs, tracked per job with RFID cards.
Watch out for: Power limits when many workshop tools run at once.
Sales & Handover
Purpose: Delivering new EVs charged, with a home charger ready.
How it works: Bundle a co-branded portable or wallbox charger with each EV sale through our private-label program.
Watch out for: Matching the bundled charger's connector and power to each model you sell.
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Dealership & Automaker EV Charging — Frequently Asked Questions.
What charging does a dealership need?
Usually AC wallboxes for the showroom, handover and customer bays, plus a compact DC charger for the test-drive fleet and workshop cars that must leave quickly.
Can the chargers carry our brand?
Yes. Our OEM and private-label programme covers enclosure colours, logos, screens, packaging and manuals.
How do we charge cars with different connectors?
Choose chargers for the main connector in your market and keep rated adapters, such as NACS-to-J1772 and NACS-to-CCS1, for the rest.
Should dealers sell home chargers?
Many do. A home charger sold or bundled at handover makes the switch to EV easier for buyers and adds accessory revenue.
Can a dealer group manage chargers across all sites?
Yes. Chargers connect over OCPP to one platform, so the group sees usage and faults at every location.
How fast do test-drive cars need to charge?
Test-drive cars only need enough range for the next few drives. A 22 kW DC charger adds meaningful range in a short break, which AC cannot.
Related EV Charging Solutions.
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