Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), known commonly as charging stations, are needed more and more as EV use increases. As with any electrical device, safety must be taken into consideration when using such devices. Just 30 miles north of Charlotte in Mooresville, North Carolina, a garage caught fire on October 30th. Thankfully there were no injuries. However, since the fire started in the garage near a Siemens’ EV charging station, Duke Energy cautioned other Siemen charging station owners to discontinue use until a full investigation has been concluded. Although it appears the fire may not have been EVSE related, it seems an appropriate time to ask “What can I do to be more educated on EVSE safety?"There are many resources available to learn about EVSE safety:
First Responder Safety Training
The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium
EVSE Installation Best Practices
Clean Cities Webinar “Electric Vehicle Charging Levels and Requirements Overview”
Electric Vehicle and Infrastructure Codes and Standards Citations
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Review
