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Commercial EV Charging Installation in Collierville, TN

Commercial EV charging installation in Collierville starts with the building's electrical service, not the charger. Many workplaces, retail lots, and apartment sites use Level 2 units, often networked and load managed. A licensed contractor designs the system, pulls a commercial permit with the Town, and sizes each circuit under NEC Article 625.

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Who Needs Commercial or Workplace Charging?

For owners planning several chargers, or charging other people will use.

Office owners adding charging as an employee perk
Retail and restaurant sites that want shoppers to charge while they visit
Apartment and multifamily owners planning shared Level 2 charging
Church, school, and nonprofit lots with long daytime parking
Fleet operators who park vans or trucks on site overnight

What Does a Commercial Charging Project Cover?

These items come up on many jobs.

A load study of the existing service
Charger count, layout, and a parking space plan
Networked or stand-alone chargers, with access control if you want it
Load management so chargers share power without overloading the service
Trenching, conduit, bollards, and pedestals for lot-mounted units
A commercial permit, inspections, and closeout paperwork

How Does a Commercial Charging Project Move Forward?

Step 1: Call About Your Site
Call (901) 555-0100 to speak with a local electrician about your project. Have the address, the number of spaces in mind, and who will use the chargers.
Step 2: Site Walk and Service Check
The contractor looks at the main service, the switchgear, and the distance to the parking area.
Step 3: Design and Layout
A layout shows charger spots, conduit runs, accessible spaces, and any load management.
Step 4: Written Quote and Commercial Permit
You get a written quote. The electrician pulls the commercial permit with the Town of Collierville Building & Codes Division and schedules the inspections.

What Drives the Cost of Commercial Charging?

Commercial pricing depends on the site. The installation cost factors page goes deeper.

Service Capacity

If the building cannot carry the new load, service work or a panel upgrade may come first. Load management can shrink that need.

Three-Phase or Single-Phase

Many commercial buildings have three-phase service, which handles several chargers well. Single-phase sites may limit charger count.

Distance and Trenching

Long runs across a lot mean trenching or boring, plus conduit and paving repair.

Charger Count and Network Features

More plugs mean more circuits. Networked units add software and data plan costs.

Accessible Space Work

An accessible charging space may need striping, signs, curb ramps, or regrading.

What Code, License, and Permit Rules Apply?

NEC Article 625 and Continuous Load

NEC Article 625 governs EV charging equipment at commercial sites as well as homes. Each circuit is sized at 125% of the charger's continuous current, so a 48 amp unit needs a 60 amp circuit.

Load Calculation Under Town Amendments

Under the Town's amended NEC 220.1(a), the person adding load must confirm the service and feeders can carry the total connected load. Amended 220.10 calls for branch-circuit load calculations by the Rough Electric inspection. For a Collierville property, the Town's 2017 NEC with local amendments is the edition enforced as of October 2026, and GFCI rules follow that edition.

Contractor Licensing

The Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors requires a Contractor license with a CE (Electrical) classification for electrical projects of $25,000 or more. The Town also requires a state or county licensed contractor for electrical work. You can check a state license at verify.tn.gov.

Commercial Permits in Collierville

Commercial permits for Collierville properties go through the Town of Collierville Building & Codes Division. The permits and inspections page walks through each stage.

What Should Collierville Businesses Know?

Summer heat matters: rooftop units load the service on hot afternoons while employee cars charge. Load management can trim charger output at those peaks.

Public charging is growing nearby. MLGW opened a public DC fast-charging site at 175 Washington Street in Collierville on June 29, 2026, as part of Fast Charge TN. That site serves drivers passing through, while workplace Level 2 charging serves people who park for hours.

Spring storms call for surge protection and NEMA 3R enclosures. Later, a charger repair visit can sort out faults or network dropouts.

How Do Networked Chargers and Access Control Work?

A networked charger connects through Wi-Fi, cellular, or a wired line. The owner can see usage, set hours, and limit who can charge with a card, app, or code. Stand-alone chargers cost less to run but give you no usage data.

What About Accessible Parking and Multifamily Sites?

Some sites may need an accessible charging space. The designer applies the accessibility rules that apply to your site, such as space size, reach range, and the route to the charger.

Properties with four or more units may qualify for the TDEC Multifamily Housing Rebate Program. See rebates and incentives for how to apply. HOA boards can also read the condo and HOA charging page.

Sources

Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors, Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
Town of Collierville Building & Codes Division, Adopted Codes and Local Amendments
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), State Energy Office
MLGW news release, Fast Charge TN site in Collierville

FAQ

Commercial and Workplace Charging Questions

Have another question about commercial and workplace charging? The EV charger FAQ covers more.

What Kind of Charger Works for a Workplace?

Level 2 chargers fit many workplaces, since employees park for hours. DC fast charging costs much more to install and suits brief stops.

Do I Need Three-Phase Power for Commercial Charging?

Not always, but it helps. Three-phase service supports more Level 2 units, and a site walk shows what your building has.

Can Several Chargers Share One Circuit?

Some can. Load management lets several chargers share a set amount of power, which can reduce the need for a service upgrade.

Where Can I Learn More Before I Call?

Start with the EV charging FAQ. For an older building, an EV readiness inspection can map out capacity first.

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Talk Through Your Commercial and Workplace Charging Plan

A licensed local electrician can look at your panel, your parking spot, and the permit path for commercial and workplace charging work in Collierville.

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