{"title":"EV Charging Site Assessment","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe right EV charging pathway depends on more than the charger. Parking position, visible site conditions, likely cable routes, user needs and future energy plans all affect the questions that should be confirmed before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChoose the assessment that matches your property or project.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"residential-ev-charging-site-assessment","title":"Residential EV Charging Site Assessment","description":"\u003cp\u003eA practical on-site assessment of visible home and parking conditions to help identify possible charger locations, suitable product options and the next step for independent licensed electrical review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan your home EV charging before choosing a charger.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery home is different. Parking position, visible switchboard information, likely cable route and future charging needs can all affect product selection and the questions an electrical contractor must confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring a Residential Site Assessment, GridPilot reviews visible and accessible conditions at the property and provides preliminary product-selection and site-planning guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat We Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour EV or planned EV, connector requirements and typical charging needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarage, driveway, carport or outdoor parking setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreferred charger location and mounting position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible condition and location of the switchboard, without opening or testing it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreliminary cable-route and installation-access considerations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor, sheltered-outdoor or exposed-location considerations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreference for simple Plug \u0026amp; Charge, app control, RFID or connected features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolar, battery, off-peak charging or second-EV plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreliminary product pathway, such as essential, smart or compact charging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation and questions to take to a licensed electrical contractor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-site review of visible and accessible site conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreliminary charger-location and product-pathway recommendation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreliminary installation considerations and known information gaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndicative product-category or charger recommendations, where appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA concise written assessment summary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear next-step guidance for a separate GridPilot equipment quotation or independent licensed electrical review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice covers one standard residential property within GridPilot’s standard Auckland service area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional travel charges may apply outside the standard service area and will be confirmed before the visit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis assessment is advisory and based on visible, accessible conditions and information supplied by the customer. It is not an electrical certificate, electrical inspection, detailed electrical design, approval to install, final installation quotation or confirmation of installation feasibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGridPilot does not open switchboards, perform electrical testing or verify available electrical capacity as part of the standard assessment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal feasibility, cable sizing, protection selection, circuit design, capacity confirmation, installation method, testing and certification must be independently confirmed and completed by an appropriately licensed electrical contractor engaged directly by the customer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct recommendations are preliminary and remain subject to vehicle compatibility, exact supplied configuration, stock, compliance documentation and professional site verification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplex properties, shared parking and apartment buildings may require a Commercial Site Assessment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny electrical installation is separately assessed, quoted, contracted, invoiced, performed, tested and certified by an independent licensed electrical contractor engaged directly by the customer. GridPilot does not supply or invoice the electrical installation service.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBooking Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow approximately 45–60 minutes on site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe customer should provide access to the parking area, proposed charger location and switchboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRescheduling requires at least 24 hours’ notice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull payment is required before the site visit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment fee credit:\u003c\/strong\u003e If the customer purchases a qualifying EV charger from GridPilot within 7 calendar days after the assessment, the full NZ$99 assessment fee will be credited toward the eligible charger equipment order. The credit does not apply to electrical work, installation, travel, variations, permits or third-party services. After 7 days, or if no qualifying charger is purchased, the assessment fee remains the normal non-refundable charge for the completed visit and assessment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGridPilot’s Role and Next Steps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGridPilot provides preliminary site-planning and product-selection guidance based on information available at the time of assessment. If the customer decides to proceed, GridPilot may separately quote eligible charger equipment. Where requested, GridPilot may introduce an independent licensed electrical contractor, but that contractor must inspect and confirm the site, provide its own quotation and contract, invoice the customer directly, and remain responsible for its installation work, testing and certification.\u003c!-- notionvc: 0c93aeb3-9ed7-49c8-acfe-72d60456d2fc --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GridPilot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64515684827505,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/0161\/9825\/files\/residential-site-assessment.png?v=1788469282"},{"product_id":"commercial-ev-charging-site-assessment","title":"Commercial EV Charging Site Assessment","description":"\u003cp\u003eA preliminary planning assessment for workplaces, retail, accommodation, apartments, fleets and commercial properties considering EV charging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan commercial EV charging around your real site, users and growth pathway.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommercial charging involves more than selecting hardware. Parking layout, known supply information, charger quantity, user access, payment, load management and future expansion all affect the questions that must be confirmed before a project proceeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGridPilot’s Commercial Site Assessment provides a structured preliminary starting point before the customer commissions specialist feasibility, detailed electrical design or installation work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkplaces and staff parking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetail, hospitality and destination sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHotels, motels and accommodation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFleet and company vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApartments and shared parking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial properties and developments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat We Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProject goals, expected users, dwell time and charging demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParking layout, accessibility and potential charger-bay locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible switchboard location, site access and known supply information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreliminary power, diversity and capacity considerations for specialist confirmation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotential cable routes, mounting or foundation considerations and visible installation constraints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-port, dual-port or staged rollout requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaff, customer, tenant, fleet, visitor or public access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree charging, controlled access or paid public-charging model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDebit or credit card, mobile-wallet, QR-code, RFID and receipt requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetering, transaction records, reconciliation and reporting requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthernet, 4G and other communications considerations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOCPP, charging-management platform and backend requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreliminary load-management and future-expansion considerations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreliminary fit for products such as Nayax EV Meter Pay, Pay² or a non-payment charger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwnership, electricity-account, operating and maintenance responsibilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreliminary review of visible site conditions, intended users and commercial requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreliminary charger-location and staged-rollout considerations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndicative pathway for free, controlled-access or paid charging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreliminary product-category options based on the site’s intended users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentified payment, connectivity, metering and load-management questions for provider confirmation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey risks, dependencies, assumptions and information gaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA written preliminary assessment summary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended next step for independent specialist feasibility, electrical design, payment-service confirmation or quotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePricing Scope\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNZ$499 incl. GST\u003c\/strong\u003e covers one preliminary assessment for a straightforward Auckland commercial site, one primary parking area, visible access to the relevant electrical area and an initial charging pathway generally involving one or two proposed charging bays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA custom GridPilot assessment scope and price will be provided before booking where the preliminary review involves multiple switchboards, multi-level or shared parking, several buildings, body corporate requirements or multiple site visits. Detailed drawings, load studies, engineering, network applications, payment modelling and other specialist services are outside the standard assessment and must be independently scoped with the relevant provider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a preliminary planning assessment, not a detailed electrical engineering report, construction drawing, final installation design, investment advice, revenue guarantee or guaranteed project quotation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGridPilot does not verify supply capacity, open switchboards, perform electrical testing, approve a charging installation or provide prescribed electrical work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal capacity verification, electrical testing, network applications, fire or accessibility review, engineering and prescribed electrical work must be separately confirmed by the relevant registered electrician, engineer, lines company, payment provider or other specialist engaged directly by the customer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePayment acceptance, acquiring, transaction fees, SIM or data charges, software, OCPP backend access and ongoing platform costs depend on the selected providers and are not included unless expressly stated in a separate provider agreement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct suitability remains subject to final site capacity, exact hardware, payment-service availability, compliance documentation and specialist verification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny electrical installation is separately assessed, quoted, contracted, invoiced, performed, tested and certified by an independent licensed electrical contractor engaged directly by the customer. GridPilot does not supply or invoice the electrical installation service.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBooking Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow approximately 90–120 minutes for a straightforward site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSite plans, parking plans, electrical drawings, electricity bills and known project requirements should be supplied before the visit where available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull payment of NZ$499 incl. GST is required before the site visit. The assessment fee is separate from any later feasibility, design, equipment, payment setup, software, engineering or installation charges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommercial Project Pathway\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree 15-minute qualification call:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm the intended users, site type and whether the project fits the standard GridPilot assessment scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNZ$499 preliminary assessment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Review one straightforward site and provide an initial written charging pathway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent specialist confirmation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Where detailed feasibility, capacity analysis, drawings, network engagement, payment modelling or electrical design is required, the relevant specialist separately scopes, quotes, contracts and invoices the customer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGridPilot’s Role and Next Steps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGridPilot provides preliminary commercial charging planning and may separately quote eligible EV charging equipment. Electrical, engineering, payment, connectivity and other specialist services are supplied under separate agreements with the relevant independent providers. 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GridPilot does not supply or invoice the electrical installation service.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBooking Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow approximately 60–90 minutes for the assessment and plan discussion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook before walls, ceilings, driveways or landscaping are closed or completed wherever possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull payment of NZ$199 incl. GST is required before the assessment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGridPilot’s Role and Next-Step\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGridPilot provides an early planning summary to support discussion with the customer’s builder and licensed electrical contractor. GridPilot may separately quote eligible charger equipment, but does not supply or invoice electrical installation services. 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