Melbourne Industrial EV Charging Canopy — 48m PVDF Membrane Carport

Melbourne / EV Charging Canopy

A 48m-long PVDF membrane canopy gives an industrial EV charging area in Melbourne continuous overhead shelter. The project combines curved membrane roofing, Q235B galvanised steel framing and integrated drainage, with the layout planned around parking and access to charging equipment.

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Project at a glance

Project background

The original charging area was an uncovered section of an industrial car park. Vehicles, chargers and people connecting their cars were exposed to direct sunlight and rain. The client wanted to improve the usefulness of the charging bays and create a more consistent appearance beside the industrial buildings.

The project called for a long, open-sided structure that could cover the charging row without enclosing the parking area. Vehicle movements, column positions and roof runoff were central to the brief.

Client requirements

• Provide continuous overhead cover along the EV charging bays.
• Use UV-resistant roofing and corrosion-protected framing for outdoor exposure.
• Leave practical space for parking, opening vehicle doors and operating chargers.
• Retain an open outlook and airflow beneath the canopy.
• Direct collected rainwater away from the charging equipment.
• Coordinate a simple white canopy with the industrial setting.

The 2.8m measurement describes the columns. Available vehicle clearance depends on the lowest structural or roof component. The 6m clear span is recorded separately from the overall canopy length.

Solution: a continuous canopy with clear access

The repeated curved roof sections give the 48m structure a consistent profile along the charging row. Column positions are planned around the bays and circulation area so drivers can park, connect charging cables and leave without a cluttered arrangement of supports.

Hot-dip galvanising protects the Q235B steel tubes, while the white fluorocarbon coating provides the specified surface finish. The light-coloured structure complements the membrane above and keeps the long canopy visually simple beside the industrial buildings.

The PVDF roof reduces direct solar exposure and provides overhead rain cover while allowing softer light beneath the canopy. Its surface finish supports cleaning and maintenance. Professional wind-load calculations were completed for the structure, according to the supplied project information.

Roof shape and drainage work together to collect runoff and direct it away from the charging equipment. Keeping the sides open preserves visibility and airflow across the car park, although wind-driven rain can still enter at the edges.

Completed result

The completed canopy establishes a continuous sheltered EV charging zone. Drivers have overhead cover while connecting their vehicles, and the roof reduces direct sun and rain exposure across the bays and charging equipment.

The white curved roof also gives the parking area a more coordinated appearance without closing it in. The result combines practical commercial shelter with an open layout suited to everyday charging and vehicle access.

Commercial membrane carports in Melbourne

Explore our steel-frame membrane carports for vehicle-shelter options, or our commercial structural shelters for larger sites. For a different industrial layout, see the 24m factory awning project in south-east Melbourne.

To discuss an EV charging canopy, contact Furite Outdoor Living with site photographs, parking-bay dimensions, charger locations and access requirements. Browse more Melbourne outdoor structure case studies to compare layouts.