EVSE (EV Charger) Installation & Safety Handover — Free Template

Installation date

Installation address

Installer name and license / certification number

Licensed electrician or certified EVSE installer performing the work.

Charger make and model

Enter the manufacturer and model as printed on the unit's nameplate.

Charging level

Charger amperage rating

Rated output current of the EVSE as listed on the nameplate.

Connection method

Receptacle type

Type of dedicated receptacle used for the plug-in unit.

Outdoor location?

Gates the weatherproof-enclosure check. Select Yes for any unit exposed to weather.

Commercial / public installation?

Gates impact-protection and accessibility checks that apply to commercial and public sites.

Installed on a shared / load-managed circuit?

Gates the load-management / CT verification check. Select Yes when the EVSE shares a circuit or uses load sharing.

Service load calculation performed?

Documents that the added continuous load was evaluated against the service (NEC 220 — reference).

EVSE on a dedicated branch circuit

Overcurrent protection sized for the continuous loadCritical

Breaker / OCPD rated at least 125% of the charger's continuous output current (NEC 625 / 210.19 — reference). Example: a 40 A charger needs a 50 A circuit.

Branch-circuit breaker / OCPD rating

Record the installed breaker size. Should be at least 125% of the charger's continuous output current.

Conductor / wire gauge correct for the circuit ampacityCritical

Conductors sized for the breaker and continuous-load rating, including any derating (NEC 625 / 310 — reference).

Wiring method and conduit appropriate and secured

Disconnecting means provided where requiredCritical

A readily accessible disconnect is required where the code or the equipment rating calls for one (NEC 625 — reference).

Equipment grounding and bonding completeCritical

Equipment grounding conductor landed and all metal parts bonded (NEC 625 / 250 — reference).

Ground continuity / resistance testCritical

Measure equipment-grounding continuity to the panel ground. A low reading confirms a solid bond; a high reading indicates a poor or open ground. Pass band: 1 ohm or less.

Terminations torqued to specification

All lugs and terminals tightened to the manufacturer's torque values; mark each torqued connection.

Photo of torqued termination marks

Capture the torque-witness marks on the breaker and EVSE terminations as evidence.

Outdoor enclosure rated and weatherproofCritical

Outdoor-rated enclosure, gaskets intact, and entries sealed against water ingress (NEC 625 / 110 — reference).

Cable management and connector holster installed

Required clearances around the unit maintained

Vehicle-impact protection provided

Bollard or equivalent barrier where vehicles could strike the unit (commercial / public sites).

Accessibility / ADA stall provisions met

Accessible space, reach range, and unobstructed access where required for public charging (ADA / local code — reference).

Supply voltage measured at the unit

Measure line voltage at the EVSE under load and compare to the expected service voltage for the charger level (e.g., ~240 V for a Level 2 unit, ~120 V for Level 1). A low reading under load can indicate excessive voltage drop or a loose connection.

Successful charge test completed

Verify the unit delivers a charge with a vehicle or a test load.

No fault or error codes present after commissioning

Load management / current transformer install verified

Confirm CT placement and load-sharing limits when the EVSE shares a circuit.

Client account created in the charger app

Mark N/A for a non-networked unit.

Client shown how to start and stop a charge

Scheduling / managed charging explained to client

Manufacturer warranty registration completed

Documentation and manuals left with client

Photo of the paired app or charger screen

Optional: capture the app showing the charger online or a completed test session.

Appropriate PPE used for the task

Shock and arc-flash PPE appropriate to the work performed (OSHA electrical — reference).

Client email

Where the branded handover report is delivered.

Work performed and notes for the client

Installer signature

Client acknowledges handover and safe-use instructions?

Confirms the client received the walkthrough and documentation.

Client acknowledgment signature