Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Survey- Electrical Safety Foundation
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In late 2023, the Electrical Safety Foundation surveyed electric vehicle supply equipment installers, building owners, and electric vehicle owners to understand their knowledge of electric vehicle charging safety and to understand how prepared each group was for EV charging.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Installers
82% of installers believe EVSE installation should require specific certification
76% of installers received specific EVSE training
24% of installers often or always had to upgrade customers’ service panels before installing EVSE
56% of Customers Express Concern about EVSE
General safety: risk of electrocution, fires, general harm, especially to children
Installation issues: worries about location, the potential to interfere with existing infrastructure, whether the installation is safe, quality, and certified
Concerns about power supply, charging capabilities, whether speed is fast enough for daily needs, enough power to charge their car, over/under charging concerns
