How to Apply for a New Energy Charging Pile as an Individual?

[MaverickFitz]

The car owner must fill out the application registration form for the installation of a private charging pile for new energy electric vehicles. When installing in a residential area, it is necessary to have the form stamped and confirmed by the property management. The electric vehicle manufacturer must confirm on the registration form that they will build the charging pile for the user and stamp it. The applicant should submit the registration form, identity proof, photos of the parking spot environment, and proof of parking space ownership to the local power supply department to apply for electricity installation.

[Terrence]

I just installed a charging pile in my residential area, and the process was quite simple. First, you need to get a construction permit from the property management—this is crucial. Then, prepare your ID card, parking space ownership certificate, and car purchase invoice, and submit the application on the State Grid app. A technician from the grid will come to survey and install a separate meter. I chose a wall-mounted 7kW charging pile, and the manufacturer provided free installation for cables within 30 meters, charging 50 yuan per meter for any extra length. The whole process took two weeks, and now charging during off-peak hours costs only 0.3 yuan per kWh, half the price of public fast chargers. Remember to measure the distance from your parking space to the power distribution room in advance—I underestimated by 5 meters and ended up paying an extra 250 yuan.

[JuniperDella]

Last week, I just helped my father-in-law install a charging pile in his rural courtyard. There's no property management approval required in the countryside - just take the homestead certificate to the town power supply office to fill out forms. The power company came the next day to install a separate meter. We chose a pillar-type charging pile with anti-theft lock. We laid 25 meters of cable from the meter to the charging spot, with material costs at 40 yuan per meter. I recommend buying models with waterproof rating of IP65 or higher, as we have long rainy seasons here. Now it's much more convenient for the elderly to pick up grandchildren in the county town. A full charge only costs about ten yuan, much cheaper than gas cars.

[Sousa]

As a veteran electrician with ten years of experience, I recommend first checking your home's electric meter capacity. Most ordinary household meters are rated at 40A, and a 7kW charging pile requires 32A current. I've encountered several cases where customers experienced tripping right after installation, ultimately costing over two thousand to upgrade the capacity. For materials, you'll need to prepare proof of parking space usage, a copy of your ID card, and the vehicle purchase contract. During installation, make sure to supervise the workers to ensure proper grounding protection—last year, there was an accident caused by poor grounding. Don't skimp on the charging pile by choosing off-brand products; mainstream brands come with overcharge protection and lightning protection modules.