Charge Rigs Unveils First End-to-End EV Charging Design and Quoting Platform

New Install Planner platform reduces contractor quoting time by 60% and integrates AI-powered NEC compliance checking

Mar. 22, 2026 at 10:33am

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Charge Rigs has announced the general availability of Install Planner, a comprehensive cloud-based platform that enables electrical contractors to design EV charging installations, generate professional proposals, manage customer approvals, and coordinate field operations all within a single, integrated environment. The platform aims to eliminate the bottlenecks of traditional fragmented workflows by providing an interactive design canvas, real-time cost calculations, AI-powered compliance checking, and streamlined customer collaboration features.

Why it matters

As the electric vehicle market accelerates and charging infrastructure demand surges nationwide, electrical contractors face mounting pressure to deliver accurate quotes quickly while maintaining compliance with evolving National Electrical Code (NEC) standards. Install Planner was built to address these challenges by consolidating fragmented contractor workflows into a single intelligent system.

The details

At the core of Install Planner is an interactive Canvas Designer where contractors can lay out site plans with precision, utilizing a library of over 183 pre-loaded EV components. As the design is built out, the platform's Live Cost Engine calculates project pricing in real time. The system also features an AI Design Advisor that evaluates each installation against NEC standards, providing recommendations to resolve compliance issues. The platform extends to a branded Customer Portal where clients can review designs, approve proposals, and e-sign contracts, streamlining the approval process.

  • Install Planner was announced on March 21, 2026.
  • The platform is now generally available.

The players

Charge Rigs

A company that leads in manufacturing cutting-edge EV fast charging equipment, empowering dealers and enterprise customers with robust, high-quality solutions built in-house.

Paul Boes

A spokesperson for Charge Rigs who stated that the company is "not just keeping up with the pace of change — we're setting it."

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What they’re saying

“Our contractors were spending two to four hours assembling a single quote using spreadsheets and generic drawing tools. Install Planner compresses that entire cycle into under 30 minutes, and the output is a polished, professional proposal that inspires client confidence.”

— Charge Rigs Development Team

“Catching an engineering mistake in the design phase costs minutes. Catching it during inspection costs days and damages your reputation. The AI advisor acts as a second set of eyes on every design, every time.”

— Charge Rigs Development Team

What’s next

Charge Rigs is offering a 14-day free trial of Install Planner, which is now generally available.

The takeaway

Install Planner represents a significant advancement in streamlining the EV charging installation process for electrical contractors, addressing key challenges around quoting speed, NEC compliance, and customer collaboration through an integrated cloud-based platform.