Building a charging plaza, from planning to delivery
Building a charging plaza is more than placing chargers. This is the step-by-step plan we follow with installers and project developers, from the first site analysis to the handover of a working plaza.
A plaza with multiple fast chargers: power sharing, throughput and payment drive the design.
From planning to delivery in six steps
Each step builds on the previous one. Following the order avoids the two classic pitfalls: an undersized grid connection and cables that have to be laid again.
01
Analyse the site and its use
Who parks here, for how long and how often? Shop visitors charge differently from a bus depot. That analysis determines the power and the number of charge points.
02
Determine grid connection and power
You carry out the grid connection yourself, together with your engineering firm and the grid operator. We do not perform it, but we do advise: we check the required charging power against the available kVA and help dimension cables and protection. With a power cabinet and dispensers you distribute the power smartly, without an expensive upgrade.
03
Choose hardware and layout
A compact 50 kW for short stays, a cabinet with dispensers for a public plaza, or megawatt charging for trucks. We compose the configuration with payment terminals and options.
04
Permits and groundworks
Environmental permit, foundations, cable ducts and passages. Cable sizing according to NEN 1010 or the AREI happens before the groundworks start.
05
Installation and connection
The chargers are placed, connected and protected. With a cabinet and dispensers we align distances and cooling with the setup.
06
Configuration, testing and handover
We configure every unit on your OCPP platform, test every charging session and hand over with a report. Optionally the plaza is followed up via 24/7 monitoring.
The hardware for your charging plaza
The Autel DC range covers every phase of a plaza, from the first two charge points to a hub that grows with you.
50 kW
Start small, one compact unit
The DC Compact with two charge points, on wall, pedestal or wheels. Ideal as a first step or for locations with short parking times.
Installation to NEN 1010 and AREI: grid capacity, cable sizing and inspection agreed up front.
Paying, metering and managing your plaza
A public or semi-public plaza needs more than power. These three points determine daily operations.
Payment terminals
Payter P66 or Apollo are integrated into the DC units. Visitors pay by card or phone, without an app or subscription.
MID metering and Eichrecht
For billing third parties we supply versions with MID certified metering, and for Germany versions that comply with Eichrecht.
Any CPMS via OCPP
Autel works on any charge platform via OCPP 1.6J and 2.0.1 where available. You choose the platform, Blulinc configures the units and monitors alongside via a proxy url.
Which power fits which car park?
On our fast charging guide you find the full breakdown from 50 kW to 1.4 MW, with the matching units and installation steps for each power class.
Frequently asked questions about building a charging plaza
How long does it take to build a charging plaza?
Allow three to six months from first analysis to handover. The grid connection and the permit usually set the timeline, not the chargers themselves. We deliver AC units in 7 to 10 working days, DC in 8 to 12 weeks.
How much power do I need for a charging plaza?
That follows from the number of vehicles and their dwell time. A retail car park with short stops manages with 50 to 160 kW, a public fast charging plaza needs 480 kW or more. With a power cabinet and dispensers you spread the available power across more charge points.
Can I expand later without a new grid connection?
Yes, if you choose a power cabinet with dispensers. An extra charge point is then a dispenser added to the existing cabinet. That is why we always size the cabinet for the final layout, not the first phase.
Who handles configuration and maintenance?
Blulinc configures every unit on the customer's OCPP platform and hands over with a test report. Afterwards the plaza can be followed via 24/7 monitoring, so faults are resolved quickly.
What does a charging hub cost?
Every cost item, from the charger to handover, with three typical projects. A page you can forward to your client.
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