EV Charging

EV Resources

Resources for programs staff, contractors, developers, and policymakers on how to scale affordable EV charging

Please see below for research, guidelines, case studies, photos, and articles on WestLight Energy’s approach to providing EV charging.

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EV Research

Reports on EV charging needs, pilot results, etc.

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EV Managed Charging Academic Paper

Research from WestLight Energy’s EV managed charging experiment, published in the National Bureau of Economic Research, April 2026.

Report

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EVSE Installation Cost Comparion of Various Programs

Overview of various project cost averages

Report

Woman smiling while plugging in her electric vehicle outdoors with a dog nearby

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Innovation in EV Charging for Multifamiliy Dwellings

Pilot results on Level 1 EV charging at multi-family housing from Ecology Action and Ava (East Bay Community Energy)

Report

Collage of families charging and using electric vehicles at home and on the go

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WestLight Energy EV Managed Charging Pilot Results

2025 report outlining results from WestLight Energy’s multi-year pilot project that tested EV telematics and managed charging.

Report

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Determining the Appropriate Level of Power Sharing for EV Charging in Multifamily Properties

PCE and CLEAResult research everyday EV charging energy needs based on commuter data.

Report

Guidelines

Guidelines, overviews, and practical resources

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EV Ready Technical Design Guidelines

Comprehensive guidance on best practices when installing EV charging.

Design Guidlines

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WestLight Energy Results for Multi-Family Charging

An overview of how WestLight Energy’s right-sizing strategy is delivering affordable and scalable EV charging for the community.

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Aerial view of a large U-shaped multifamily residential building rooftop

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PCE Charging Evaluation Example

Example of how customers receive free technical assistance in WestLight Energy’s EV Ready program.

Charging Evaluation

Case Studies

Case studies and data from WestLight Energy-led and other EV charging projects

Electric vehicle charging plug connected to a vehicle

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Right-Sizing for EV Fleet Managers

How to size fleet-serving EV charging systems cost-effectively.

Guide

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PCE Low-Power EV Charging Pilot Case Study

How to reduce costs and avoid service upgrades through smart outlets at multifamily housing.

Case Study

Underground parking garage with cars and an EV charger mounted on the wall

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EV Ready Multifamily Property Success Story

Tyrone Properties adds EV charging at low to no cost across several rental apartment properties.

Case Study

Photos

Real-world projects from WestLight Energy’s EV Ready program

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GoPowerEV (smart Level 1 and low power Level 2 outlets) at the Bayview Condominums

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Pando (Level 2 smart outlets) at the Wooland Creek Condominiums

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Plugzio (smart Level 1 outlets) at the Station Park Green Apartments in San Mateo

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Orange Charger (smart Level 1 outlets) installed at an apartment property in San Mateo.

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Orange Charger (smart Level 1 outlets) installed at an apartment property in Belmont.

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Record-Breaking EV Charging at Multifamily

Articles

Articles, podcasts, and other coverage on WestLight Energy EV charging programs

Electric pickup truck plugged into an EV charger inside an orange-accented garage

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Access to slow EV chargers could speed up EV adoption among renters

Article – Canary Media

Article

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"The Best Way To Bring EV Charging To The Mass Market"

CleanTechnia Podcast featuring Phillip Kobernick from the WestLight Energy Programs Team on EV charging.

Article

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How one condo complex installed EV charging for just $405 per parking spot

Electrek Article on a project in WestLight Energy’s EV Ready program.

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