EV sales totaled 6.6 million in 2021, with 2 million sold in the first half of 2022. Installing EV charging stations in homes is very simple, but not in condos and apartment blocks.
We’ve seen a considerable increase in the number of EV owners requesting our assistance in obtaining and installing EV outlets in their condos or apartment complexes and shared parking spaces. For everyone affected, this can be a very difficult undertaking.
The available electrical capacity in common spaces must be addressed while installing EV chargers in apartment buildings. Furthermore, the quantity of EVs in the building and an increased capacity to recharge vehicles for potential EV owners must also be considered.
EV Charging Station Installation Process
The processes for installing an electric car charging station in a high-rise residential building differ depending on the approach used, but most of them are comparable.
- In a council meeting, choose the best overall plan for EV charging point installation. This will determine the installation’s actions to take.
- Plan a meeting with one or more EV charger companies to assess the project’s viability, taking into account the necessary number of spaces and energy capacity.
- Obtain a price for the full plan and organize a payment schedule. Learn about EV Charging rebates, which can significantly lower installation costs.
- Finally, hire a trained electrician to carry out the installation project for the necessary amount of charging outlets on the EV charging station.
Installation of EV Chargers in Residential Complexes Requires a Strategic Plan
Electric capacity should be sufficient to meet the criteria for installing EV chargers. Level 2 EV charging points can require up to 19.2 kW, whilst residential solutions use about 7.2 kW.
While the power needs for specific EV chargers vary based on the equipment installed, load-share innovation can improve the installation’s practicality. This setting expands the number of charging ports that can be installed without affecting the building’s electrical capabilities.
The preferred strategic strategy is not always the best way to proceed. Sometimes it is required to modify the strategy because the building’s electrical consumption or budget does not allow for the planned solution.
Long-term alternatives include sharing EV charging outlets between unit owners, allocating charging timetables for the condo’s installed EV chargers, and so many others.
Numerous approaches can be taken to effectively install an electric car station in an apartment complex while keeping everyone happy. In reality, the choices are limitless and can change depending on the demands of EV owners and the council’s judgment.
Worst-case scenarios may force EV owners to recharge their automobiles at public fast-charging facilities in aging buildings that lack the needed electrical power to put electric car chargers in their residences.
This is an unfavorable approach, but the great news is that EV charging infrastructure is expanding and will continue to increase in the future.
