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EV Charging Solutions for Developers, Builders, Body Corporate, Residents & Property Managers
Providing the Best EV Infrastructure and Management Solutions
Apartment EV Charging
We offer apartment EV charging and hotel EV charging across the Sunshine Coast, the Gold Coast, and Brisbane. Whether you want EV charging solutions for an existing strata building or a project you plan to build, we are here to help.
Our team designs and engineers the EV charging infrastructure to accommodate one or multiple vehicles. There is no need for an expensive electrical upgrade in your apartment building, as multiple chargers can be monitored and controlled with our advanced smart load management and billing software.
Our range of products is not limited to one particular brand or service, so you can be assured that we will always provide you with the best EV charging solution for your requirements. Backed with our aftersales support and scheduled maintenance, you will have reliable EV charger uptime.
Complete Installation & Management Package
No Ongoing Fees or Subscriptions to the Building Management or Body Corporate
Benefits of Apartment EV Charging
Installing an EV charging infrastructure is a practical and cost effective solution for apartment owners and tenants to charge electric vehicles conveniently. We can install EV chargers in various types of shared or personal parking areas, such as visitor bays or personal car spaces within the building.
Benefits of Installing an EV Charging Infrastructure
Increase property value
By offering EV charging within your property this will attract buyers and increase the property’s value and rental return.
Attract new residents and retain current tenants
As more people are transitioning and purchasing electric vehicles, the demand for apartment buildings with EV charging facilities is increasing, making your property more sought after by environmentally conscious buyers
Provide a better living experience
The building's residents will have better services available, increasing their standard of living.
Cheaper electricity than public charging networks
The electricity price at your property can be between $0.20 and $0.32 per kWh vs charging at a public EV charger, where the price can be between $0.60 and $0.90 per kWh and will most likely increase with demand.
Collect additional revenue from visitors charging
Installing an EV charger in a visitor's car space, you can collect additional revenue for the Body Corporate
Future proof your investment for decades to come
Installing EV chargers will provide a solution now and greatly reduce the risk of having to change the temporary solutions later. This will save you money in the long term as inflation continues to increase.
Provent theft of electricity
Apartment buildings without charging facilities are finding EV owners plugging portable chargers into the common power supply. This can cause several issues..
1. The Body Corporate are paying for the electricity being consumed.
2. Overloading the common power supply and tripping circuits that are designed for necessary services.
3.Trip and electrical hazards from extension leads being run through common areas.
Improve the building's image and environmental credit
Shows other buildings and neighbours you are a forward thinking building that embraces the positive changes Towards a greener, more sustainable future.
EV Charging Solutions That Work for You
We can install common use apartment EV chargers that suit your exact requirements and budget. You can opt for shared EV charging in communal or visitor parking bays. This is a great choice when you only have a small demand from a few tenants that require an EV charging solution, but you also want the possibility to accommodate for more chargers when the need arises.
We can also provide private EV charging solutions integrated into the building’s shared electrical network. This is a future proof solution that provides the capability for every tenant to install an EV charger in their own private car space. This system is referred to as an EV Charging Infrastructure and is supported by smart Adaptive Load Management and billing software, making it possible for a tenant to charge their EV and pay the body corporate for the electricity used. The Adaptive Load Management (ALM) system ensures all vehicles receive a charge while prioritising a reliable electricity supply to the building.
Apartment Specific Applications
- De-rating of chargers as more electric vehicles start charging, allowing more vehicles to charge at once.
- Queuing vehicles in wait for charging if load max is reached.
- VIP charging - no waiting or de-rating of chargers for allocated chargers or users that have VIP allocation.
- Remotely lockout chargers or users if invoices are unpaid.
Process steps to start charging
1. Schedule a site visit by contacting us
2. We assess your available electricity supply
3. Provide the Body Corporate with a quote
4. Installation of the EV charging infrastructures
5. Collect additional revenue from visitors charging
Apartment EV Charger Assessment and Planning
We provide a comprehensive EV charging assessment for your apartment or hotel complex. This allows us to construct a preliminary plan that’ll suit your residents and mitigate the risk of overloading existing electrical services already in place. We start by assessing your current electrical supply, to identify if the building has the electrical capacity available for EV charging. If we find that capacity is available, we will advise on what we can provide you and what charging capabilities you have available. If inadequate electricity is found, we can provide guidance in the process of a supply upgrade.
We are the actual technicians that install EV chargers, so we can offer practical information and provide the optimal solutions for you and your residents to get the most out of EV charging. We’ll install the best EV charger infrastructure according to your needs and budget, as we are not brand restricted. And your EV installation will be future-proofed to allow for expansion as the demand for electric vehicle charging increases.
Apartment EV Chargers
With our range of quality electric vehicle chargers, we can supply and install the right charger for your needs. Our AC chargers can deliver you single phase or 3 phase charging capabilities with adjustable kW output rating ensuring not to overload your electrical power supply and provide charging for more vehicles from using Adaptive Load Management.
Electrical Load Study
Load Management
Case Study: Quay West Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you charge an EV in an apartment?
There are three correct ways to charge an EV in an apartment building. You will need to first engage with your body corporate to discuss the options and the budget limitations. 1. Install a common-use EV charger for multiple residents and visitors to use. 2. Install an EV charger in your dedicated parking bay. 3. Invest in an EV infrastructure that will provide the ability for all residents in the building to install their own personal EV chargers. Each option has its benefits and downfalls, the biggest being budget allocation
Is it safe to charge a car battery in an apartment?
Yes, the risk of an EV fire is significantly less than a petrol vehicle fire. Data from the US Bureau of Transportation Statistics and the National Transportation Safety Board. The findings revealed that hybrid vehicles had the highest incidence of fires, with 3,474.5 fires per 100,000 sales. Petrol vehicles followed with 1,529.9 fires per 100,000 sales, while electric vehicles exhibited a significantly lower figure of just 25.1 fires per 100,000 sales.
How many kW does an EV need to charge?
In a domestic situation, when most people drive 200km or less a day, a 7kW EV charger will be suitable. In apartment buildings, you can install 3-phase 22kW EV chargers if required, but in most cases, 7kW chargers are adequate and are more cost-effective.
Do we need single phase 7kW or three phase 22kW chargers?
If you drive high kilometres daily, e.g. used for courier services or rideshare, then an 11 or 22-kW EV charger would be helpful to recharge your EV quickly. The EV you drive, or own must be able to charge at these rates to take advantage of the higher charging rate. For most domestic EV owners, a 7kW charger is suitable and all you need for daily commuting and running around.
What methods of payment/billing is there available for EV charging in apartments?
In apartment buildings, different options are available for billing for the electricity usage used by EV owners. You can install electrical meters to each EV charger, read them manually or remotely, and then invoice the user. Alternatively, you can have an EV charger backend management company look after your monitoring and billing. This is the easiest solution, as they will bill the user and deposit the collected funds to a nominated bank account along with a usage report. The backend management company also looks after the load management of the EV charger infrastructure and updates firmware to the chargers along with other services on offer.
How are the chargers operated?
An RFID card controls EV chargers in an apartment building to start the charging session. This prevents non-authorised use of the EV chargers.
Can other people use my EV charger in the apartment building?
Other EV owners cannot use your EV charger without your authorisation. You can allow other people to use your charger if you wish to. You will need to provide them with an authorised RFID card beforehand.