Building an electric vehicle (EV) charger in Singapore involves a unique combination of regulatory compliance, innovation, infrastructure integration, and teamwork. In this curated story, we let readers in on a little sneak peek of what goes on behind the scenes of installing the dual-gun 120kW DC charger at The Woodleigh Mall.
The process begins with assessing the location for the charger installation, which includes ensuring access to sufficient power supply and understanding the grid’s capacity at the venue. Suitable locations are also assessed for the wayfinding signages, which are important to guide drivers accurately to the charging station.
Assessing suitable cable routings and wayfinding locations during the site walk
Next, the physical installation requires coordinating with contractors, engineers, and electricians to handle electrical works, including trenching (for cable routing), equipment setup, and testing.
A worker cutting a metal cable casing
On the day of installation, the charger is delivered to the loading bay at the basement car park and carefully unloaded. The project manager then works with the contractors to ensure that the charger is installed safely and correctly.
Mr. Ivan Lau, Senior Project Manager, conducting an on-site inspection
Once installed, extensive testing ensures that the charger functions properly, including checking for reliability under various load conditions and verifying safety mechanisms such as overload protection and emergency shut-off.
An engineer conducting testing during commissioning
Mr. Zachary Yap, Senior Engineer, doing a final check with contractors
The final touch of installing the wayfinding decals and branding decal on the charger adds a sleek, professional look to the station.
Contractors installing the branding decal on the 120kW charger
After a successful test charge, the EV charger is good to go and ready to launch officially.
The final look
Ongoing maintenance is also vital to keep the chargers operating at peak performance, especially in a humid, tropical climate like Singapore’s, which can affect equipment longevity. The entire process, from planning to activation, can take up to months which involves collaboration across multiple stakeholders, all working toward building a greener future.
To celebrate the launch, there is an ongoing opening promotion till 20 February 2025, where drivers can enjoy charging at just $0.588/kWh. So, do drop by The Woodleigh Mall to charge your EV while you shop and dine!
11 Bidadari Park Dr, The Woodleigh Mall
2 X 120kW
B1 Carpark Lots 45, 46
$0.588/kWh (until 20 Feb 25)
Follow Volt EV Charging on Telegram!
Building an electric vehicle (EV) charger in Singapore involves a unique combination of regulatory compliance, innovation, infrastructure integration, and teamwork. In this curated story, we let readers in on a little sneak peek of what goes on behind the scenes of installing the dual-gun 120kW DC charger at The Woodleigh Mall.
The process begins with assessing the location for the charger installation, which includes ensuring access to sufficient power supply and understanding the grid’s capacity at the venue. Suitable locations are also assessed for the wayfinding signages, which are important to guide drivers accurately to the charging station.
Assessing suitable cable routings and wayfinding locations during the site walk
Next, the physical installation requires coordinating with contractors, engineers, and electricians to handle electrical works, including trenching (for cable routing), equipment setup, and testing.
A worker cutting a metal cable casing
On the day of installation, the charger is delivered to the loading bay at the basement car park and carefully unloaded. The project manager then works with the contractors to ensure that the charger is installed safely and correctly.
Mr. Ivan Lau, Senior Project Manager, conducting an on-site inspection
Once installed, extensive testing ensures that the charger functions properly, including checking for reliability under various load conditions and verifying safety mechanisms such as overload protection and emergency shut-off.
An engineer conducting testing during commissioning
Mr. Zachary Yap, Senior Engineer, doing a final check with contractors
The final touch of installing the wayfinding decals and branding decal on the charger adds a sleek, professional look to the station.
Contractors installing the branding decal on the 120kW charger
After a successful test charge, the EV charger is good to go and ready to launch officially.
The final look
Ongoing maintenance is also vital to keep the chargers operating at peak performance, especially in a humid, tropical climate like Singapore’s, which can affect equipment longevity. The entire process, from planning to activation, can take up to months which involves collaboration across multiple stakeholders, all working toward building a greener future.
To celebrate the launch, there is an ongoing opening promotion till 20 February 2025, where drivers can enjoy charging at just $0.588/kWh. So, do drop by The Woodleigh Mall to charge your EV while you shop and dine!
11 Bidadari Park Dr, The Woodleigh Mall 2 X 120kW B1 Carpark Lots 45, 46 $0.588/kWh (until 20 Feb 25)
Follow Volt EV Charging on Telegram!