Workplace and fleet EV charging contractor

Business owners, body corporates and strata managers, councils, tradie and delivery fleets, and property developers.

Project-based quotes for design and installation, plus ongoing maintenance contracts and charger network or software setup fees where you offer them.

• Licensed electrical work
• Project quoting and planning
• Dealing with businesses and building managers
• Basic understanding of load management and charger software

• Check your state licensing body for contractor licence rules and any limits on job size
• Larger sites often need approval from the electricity distributor, so check the process and timeframes early
• Strata installs may need body corporate approval and can take months to decide
• Public liability, professional indemnity and workers compensation insurance once you hire
• Cash flow, as commercial jobs can involve large equipment costs before you are paid
• Check whether any government grants or rebates apply, as they change and vary by state

Startup costs are typically around $10,000 to $40,000, depending on your tools, testing equipment, vehicle and insurance. These are estimates only. Commercial jobs can involve large equipment costs before you are paid, so cash flow is worth planning for.

Monthly revenue is typically around $10,000 to $50,000, depending on the number and size of projects, plus any ongoing maintenance work. This is revenue before costs, not profit. Plan for at least about 30 hours a week.

Check your state licensing body for contractor licence rules and any limits on job size. Check the electricity distributor's approval process and timeframes, whether strata sites need body corporate approval, insurance including professional indemnity, and whether any grants or rebates apply in your state.