Not every EV charger installation is equal, and the real risk sits in the part nobody sees: the electrical design behind the outlet.

The code that must be followed

Every low-voltage installation must follow strict technical standards, including correct circuit sizing and an upfront assessment of the building's electrical capacity.

What happens without that assessment

Grid overload, overheating risk, and in extreme cases, an electrical fire, not from the vehicle, but from a poorly executed installation.

How PowerUp mitigates this: before any installation, a detailed assessment of the building's electrical capacity is done, with load-management systems when needed.

What about fire codes?

Those are also covered, as long as the installation follows current standards and is carried out by qualified professionals.

What this means for whoever signs off

Asking about technical reports and code compliance before approving any charger project isn't red tape, it's the difference between solving the problem for good or creating a hidden liability.

Guilherme Aquino Camargo
Guilherme Aquino CamargoManaging Partner at PowerUp