18 EV Chargers Installed at City Center Newport News, VA
- Go Green Electric
- Jun 8
- 3 min read
Case Study: 18 EV Chargers Installed at City Center Newport News
As electric vehicle adoption continues to grow across Hampton Roads, commercial property owners, municipalities, and developers are facing an important question:
How do you add EV charging infrastructure without overwhelming your existing electrical system?
Go Green Electric recently helped answer that question by completing a large-scale EV charging project at City Center in Newport News, Virginia.
The project included the installation of 18 Tesla Universal Wall Connectors across four parking garages, creating one of the largest public EV charging deployments in the area.
The Challenge
City Center serves as a major destination for offices, restaurants, retail businesses, residents, and visitors throughout Hampton Roads.
As demand for EV charging increased, the goal was simple:
Provide convenient charging access while avoiding costly electrical infrastructure upgrades.
The challenge was finding a way to support multiple chargers across several parking structures without requiring expensive new electrical services.
The Solution
Rather than increasing service capacity, Go Green Electric designed a load-managed charging network that maximized the existing electrical infrastructure.
The project utilized:
Intelligent load management
Dynamic power sharing
Networked charging controls
Shared electrical capacity across multiple chargers
This approach allowed charging power to be distributed intelligently among all charging stations based on demand.
The Result
By implementing smart load management, City Center was able to:
Install 18 charging stations
Avoid significant service upgrade costs
Maximize available electrical capacity
Support future EV growth
Maintain safe and reliable operation
This type of engineering approach is becoming increasingly important as more commercial properties explore EV charging infrastructure.
Why Tesla Universal Wall Connectors Were Selected
The project utilized Tesla Universal Wall Connectors, which support both major charging standards.
Drivers can charge:
Tesla vehicles
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Ford F-150 Lightning
Rivian vehicles
Hyundai EV models
Chevrolet EVs
Most modern electric vehicles
Because the chargers support both NACS and J1772 standards, drivers can charge without requiring separate charging equipment for different vehicle brands.
Smart Charging Management
The charging network is connected through Tesla's management platform, providing:
Real-time monitoring
Usage reporting
Load balancing
Remote diagnostics
Future billing capabilities
For commercial property owners, this level of visibility provides valuable operational control while helping ensure reliable charging performance.
Reliability Matters
Installing chargers is only part of the equation.
Long-term reliability is what determines whether an EV charging project succeeds.
The City Center charging network currently maintains approximately 99% uptime through:
Ongoing monitoring
Electrical maintenance
Firmware updates
Rapid-response service support
Reliable charging infrastructure helps create a better experience for drivers while protecting the owner's investment.
Why This Project Matters
As EV adoption continues to accelerate, commercial properties throughout Hampton Roads are evaluating how charging infrastructure fits into their long-term plans.
Projects like City Center demonstrate that:
Large charging deployments are possible without major utility upgrades
Load management technology can significantly reduce costs
EV charging can be added strategically and efficiently
Commercial properties can prepare for future demand today
Planning Commercial EV Charging?
Whether you're a municipality, commercial property owner, dealership, apartment community, mixed-use development, or parking facility operator, proper electrical planning is critical to the success of an EV charging project.
Go Green Electric provides:
Commercial EV charger installation
Tesla Universal Wall Connector installations
Load management design
EV infrastructure planning
Electrical service upgrades
EV charger maintenance and repair
Ready to Explore EV Charging for Your Property?
Our team helps businesses, developers, and municipalities throughout Hampton Roads evaluate EV charging solutions that maximize capacity while controlling costs.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your project.
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