EV charging infrastructure is not just about equipment selection. It requires a precise engineering methodology that involves electrical, civil, and structural design. Our certified engineers possess decades of experience in site-specific system design, grid synchronization, and circuit protection. All solutions we develop are based on performance criteria and industry standards, ensuring our customers a sound blueprint for successful implementation.
Our products demonstrate a rich appreciation of upcoming technology and applied engineering. We engineer systems that are compliant with energy codes, handle load effectively, and support upcoming technologies such as smart grid-capable charging and V2G/V1G integration.
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Project delays and cost overruns typically stem from poor planning and regulatory issues. KMB helps clients avoid these issues by providing proactive guidance on permitting, zoning, and compliance. We maintain close contact with utilities and regulatory bodies to ensure projects remain on schedule and meet all safety and legal requirements.
We analyze each location based on its own specifications, including utility availability, power capacity, and electrical design. Our experts also create comprehensive site plans to enable permitting and enable accurate contractor implementation.
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KMB designs EV charging systems with long-term sustainability in mind. Our engineers design expandable configurations that allow for growth without impacting existing infrastructure. We incorporate IoT-based systems and renewable energy sources where possible to reduce energy consumption and operational costs.
The following key considerations are incorporated into our EV engineering process:
Developers, facility managers, and municipalities that need robust EV infrastructure rely on our engineering services. We collaborate with experts who manage commercial buildings, schools, industrial complexes, and transportation hubs. These installations necessitate high-performance systems that work harmoniously with existing utility infrastructures and potential expansion plans.
Contact KMBKMB Design Group is a nationally recognized company with U.S. and European licenses. Our team understands the risk of large-scale infrastructure and offers design solutions that minimize risk, control cost, and progress expeditiously. Clients value our ability to combine deep technical expertise with transparency of project and effective delivery.
“We have been partnering with KMB for several years. We appreciate the level of professionalism and responsiveness they provide to all of our projects. We have the highest level of confidence in their ability to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions to a wide range of design problems. We look forward to continuing our working relationship on future projects.”
Michael Godin, Associate Principal | Phase Zero Design
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As a full-service engineering firm, our in-depth knowledge of electric vehicle charging enables us to provide the most comprehensive services to our clients ranging from conceptual design to feasibility studies and preliminary designs. KMB is on the forefront of electric vehicle charging.
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Contact KMBIn addition to tax incentives designed to encourage EV sales, various states are also enacting measures to discourage the sale of gasoline-powered cars and light trucks. California has taken the lead to ban sales of new gasoline-powered cars and light trucks by 2035, with several other states, including Massachusetts, Washington, and New York, looking into similar measures.
In related developments, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Bill (IIJA/NEVI) includes a program that will spread out $5.4 billion across all 50 states during the next five years to help those states create a network of EV charging stations on the nation’s highways. While the transition will take time, the switch to electric vehicles is inevitable.
(Source – BTC Power – BESS White Paper).
The NEVI program currently applies solely to Level 3 charging stations, which consist of DCFCs (Direct Current Fast Chargers). DCFCs are the fastest available chargers, which make them the ideal choice for Convenience Stores locations where the time for stopping and shopping may be limited.
A DCFC converts AC power to DC, with the charger sending power directly to the EV battery for charging. This allows for higher and faster charging rates when compared to delivering AC energy which will have to be converted to DC within the vehicle’s onboard charger before delivery to the battery.
Currently, most vehicles don’t charge faster than 30 miles/hr. The DCFC conversion is limited only by the equipment rating and the amount of power available from the utility or the primary power source.
Despite the power output of these stations, the power limit is still determined by the EV itself. For example, if the EV has a 50kW acceptance rate and is connected to a 150kW DCFC, the EV will still only charge at 50kW.
Newer EVs are accepting charge rates from 180+kW, with some EVs going up to 350kW.
(Source – BTC Power – BESS White Paper).
For more information on EV Charging infrastructure please review this White Paper from BTC Power.
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No matter how complex or expansive your project is, our team of experts has the EV skills required to ensure a cost-effective design to meet your deployment goals.
