Thank you everyone for your input.
My first stop was Chargepoint and I have just toured 5 properties with their rep and an electrician they work with. They are currently working up proposals for each of the properties. They are providing me with quotes if I rent the charging station or buy them outright. I do not know which I prefer and want to weight the options and warranties.
Here are some of the things I am working on and have learned.
1. Location: One comment that was made was to locate the station further away from the building to avoid non EV parking. That was the first thing I mentioned while walking the property. They agreed that it is best but it will also triple the cost of the job. It requites more wiring and conduit, cutting and patching asphalt, pouring a foundation for the charger and installing bollards to protect the unit. I will be going this route on two of the buildings as there is no front of building parking. Also I will be installing in the center of 4 parking spots so if the initial two spots are taking, the other two can still access. Also looking at installing extra electrical to add another station as more vehicles get on the road.
2. One building (thankfully the smallest) does not have much electrical amperage available. Basically enough for one charger. The good thing is there is a single spot at the end of the building that is basically private and right off the street so will have high visibility.
3. Once I get the quotes I will weigh my options and pricing with other companies.
4. Pricing, I wish I could simply provide it for free but we would just need to slowly recoup the investment in the stations. In-other words, just looking to make cents over time vs. dollars. No I do not know the amounts yet. It does appear all charging stations are going the way of penalizing vehicles for being left past their charge time. (I went to lunch yesterday and parked at a supercharging station when there were 3 of 8 available, when I came back they were all full with three Teslas waiting). I would do the minimum they recommend initially.
5. Don't get Blink.
6. With regards to Chargepoint, I like the fact that all of our properties do not have any stations near by. When you look at the map, it is a few miles till the next station, even the Chargepoint rep commented on this fact. That could go one of two ways. There are not many EV drivers in the area and when they see the station they may start thinking of getting one there next car or I will just be filling the hole and hopefully my tenants will get more business.
7. Amps - I will make sure we provide enough for a good worth while charge. I do not believe in cheaping out when investing in items like this. Do it right, or just don't do it.
Still open to suggestions, thank you. Everyone has given great advice.
