Civil and Mechanical Design

Use the following guidance to design the civil and mechanical aspects of the site.

Each charging station can be installed attached to a wall or on a pedestal (ordered separately). The pedestal can be mounted on a newly poured pad or an existing concrete surface.

Wall Mount Stations

The station is a vertical enclosure with the following dimensions:

Images are not to scale. Measurements appear in metric units (mm) followed by imperial equivalents (inches).

Component Dimensions and Weights

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Specification

CP800

7.5 m (25 ft) Free Hanging Cable

Weight - Single station, wall mount

 10 kg (22 lb)

Height - Single station, wall mount

 363 mm (14.29 in)
Width - Single station, wall mount 210 mm (8.27 in)
Depth - Single station, wall mount 148 mm (5.83 in)
Depth - with connector

200 mm (7.87 in)

Mounting Specifications - Wall Mount Stations

For wall-mounted stations:

  • The wall must be smooth, stable, and plumb.

  • The minimum height of the wall must be 1372 mm (54 in) above a finished floor.

  • The arc shows the length of charging cable 7.5 m (25 ft) (a).

    Ensure the space between the wall and the charging station is clear and free of debris.

Ensure that the wall can support the weight of the charging station. For hollow walls, span at least two studs with a 41 mm (1.6 in) channel strut to provide a solid mounting surface.

Improper installation of the charging station can create a fall hazard, potentially resulting in serious injury, death, or property damage. Always use a ChargePoint-approved surface mounting solution and ensure installation is performed by licensed professionals in compliance with all applicable codes and standards. Any unapproved installation methods are done at the contractor’s own risk and will void the Limited One-Year Parts Exchange Warranty.

Pedestal Mount Stations

The station is a vertical enclosure with the following dimensions:

Images are not to scale. Measurements appear in metric units (mm) followed by imperial equivalents (inches).

Component Dimensions and Weights

Pedestal Mount - Single

  1. Width - Station

  2. Height - station and pedestal

  3. Width - Pedestal

  4. Depth - station and pedestal

  5. Depth - connector to the pedestal

  6. Center of gravity

  7. Depth - pedestal

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Specification

CP800

7.5 m (25 ft) Free Hanging Cable

Weight - Single station, pedestal

15.5 kg (34.17 lb)

Height - Single station, pedestal

1258 mm (49.53 in)

Width - Single station, pedestal mount

210 mm (8.27 in)

Width - Pedestal

 220 mm (8.66 in)

Depth - Single station, pedestal mount

198 mm (7.79 in)

Depth - connector to the pedestal

250 mm (9.84 in)

Frontal area

Height x width

Center of gravity - Single station, pedestal

739 mm (29.09 in)

Anchor bolts size and quantity

M16 x 4

Anchor bolts embedment

6 inch

Pedestal Mount - Dual

 

  1. Width - Station

  2. Height - Station and pedestal

  3. Width - Pedestal only

  4. Depth - Two stations and pedestal

  5. Depth - connector to connector

  6. Center of gravity

  7. Depth - Pedestal

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Specification

CP800

7.5 m (25 ft) Free Hanging Cable

Weight - Two stations, pedestal

26 kg (57.32 lb)

Width -Two stations, pedestal mount

210 mm (8.27 in)

Width - Pedestal

 220 mm (8.66 in)

Depth - Two stations, pedestal mount

348 mm (13.70 in)

Depth - connector to connector

446 mm (17.56 in)

Frontal area

Height x width

Center of gravity - Two stations, pedestal

758 mm (29.84 in)

Anchor bolts size and quantity

M16 x 4

Anchor bolts embedment

6 inch

Pedestal - Bolt Pattern

Confirm that the location preparation is suitable. You should see the following:

  • Four bolts protruding from the concrete.

    • If the location has concrete but does not have bolts, refer to the Single or Dual-Sided Pedestal Installation Guide at ChargePoint Product Reference Documentation.

    • If the location does not have concrete, you need to pour concrete. Contact ChargePoint Support to purchase a Concrete Mounting Kit.

  • The bolt position must be consistent with the bolt pattern template provided below.

Images are not to scale. Measurements appear in metric units (mm) followed by imperial equivalents (inches).

Labeled diagram of product, tools or parts.

  • Conduit stub-up measuring approximately 0.3 m (1 ft) above the concrete surface.

  • Approximately 1.3 m (51 in) of service wiring extending above the concrete surface.

Mounting Specifications - Pedestal Mount Stations

Pedestals are sold separately. Order single- or dual-sided pedestals from ChargePoint.

Concrete Pad Specifications

If you are installing the charging station on a pedestal (ordered separately), the pedestal must be installed on a concrete pad. The concrete pad may be either newly poured or it may be an existing concrete surface.

The concrete surface must be smooth and cannot exceed a slope of 20 mm per meter (1/4 inch per foot). If an existing concrete surface does not meet the slope requirement, a localized concrete pad must be poured and leveled to meet the slope requirement.
Use a ChargePoint Concrete Mounting Template (CMT) when installing a new pedestal. You do not need a CMT if you are installing a wall mount charging station.

The concrete pad must be engineered for the site and verified by a structural engineer to ensure it satisfies all applicable weight, height, width, and product-specification requirements.

Charging stations must not be installed on asphalt surfaces.

Pedestal Base Designs

There are three basic pedestal base designs:

  1. In front of a curb (a)

  2. Behind a curb (a) in a planter or berm

    Use a retaining wall as needed to prevent dirt from accumulating on the pad.

  3. Two dual-station pedestals back to back, centered between four spaces

Pedestal Configurations for Different Parking Arrangements

The pedestal base design can be configured in a variety of ways to serve different parking arrangements. Ensure a sufficient volume of concrete to provide anchoring for the charging station.

ChargePoint charging stations are available in various product lines and configurations. Images in this document might not match your station exactly; however, the information is applicable unless otherwise noted.

  • Place a pedestal with two stations against a curb (a) or in a planter or berm between spaces.

 

  • Place two dual-station pedestals back to back centered on four spaces. The base of the charging station can be flush with the parking spaces or at curb level.

  • Diagonal Parking Stalls: When placing a pedestal with two stations centered on the right space, the charging cables can reach two vehicles.

    Note the following details for this arrangement:

    • The arc shows the usable reach of the 7.5 m (25 ft) charging cable lengths (a).

    • The base of the charging station can be flush with the parking spaces or at curb level.

    • Make sure EVClosed Electric Vehicle Charging Station signs are installed at both spaces.

  • Place a pedestal with two stations (a) centered between two parallel parking spaces.

  • Place a pedestal with single station for a single parallel parking space 6 m (20 ft) long, 450 mm (18 in) from the curb (a), and 1.8 m (6 ft) from the front of the parking space (b). This allows the cord to reach any part of the vehicle without blocking the curb side doors.

Drainage

Ensure any slopes, walls, or fencing at the site do not trap water around the charging station installation site. The system is only built to withstand water to the height of the conduit stub-up.

Exposing the ChargePoint charging station to water above the height of the conduit stub-up could create an electrocution, shock, or fire hazard. Cut power to the charging station if it is exposed to standing water and contact ChargePoint before the charging station is powered on.

Clearances

For pedestal installations, the conduit stub-up must be a minimum of 230 mm (9 in) from any obstructions to the rear. This includes other charging stations. Check applicable codes for any additional clearance requirements.

Accessibility

Comply with regional accessibility laws, regulations, and ordinances. The Flex Plus charging station must not block ramps or pathways and the height of the interactive display cannot exceed the maximum height as dictated by local laws.

Signage

Refer to local and regional code to design the following elements for the site: