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A Guide for Apartment Residents Installing EV Chargers in Strata Buildings

by | Apr 6, 2025 | Blog, Installation

How to get your Strata building EV Ready: A step-by-step guide for Apartment residents

Simplify the journey to becoming EV ready with all the steps Apartment residents can take for a sustainable EV building future

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The future of EV Charging infrastructure in Australia

As Australians switch to Electric Vehicles, the demand for convenient charging options in Apartment and Strata Buildings are rising.

Future-proofing your property with EV Infrastructure not only meets this growing demand, it also boosts property value, attracts eco-conscious tenants and positions your building as modern and sustainable.

The projected percentage increase of EVs in Australia by 2030 is 418% with EVs to make up 50-60% of new car sales.
Source: Australia EV Sales Statistics by Road Genius

What Apartment residents need to know About EV Charging for their building

 

The demand for accessible charging options in Apartment and Strata buildings is rapidly increasing. This growing demand will boost property’s value, attract environmentally conscious tenants and position your building as modern and sustainable.

Implementing EV Charging infrastructure in a Strata building can seem overwhelming. Frustration frequently stems from lack of access to clear information, at the right time.

 

The steps every Apartment resident needs to follow to install EV Chargers in your Strata building

Simplify the journey to becoming EV ready. These steps will start the process for your Strata building so your OC Owners Corporation has all the information it needs to make informed decisions when the time comes. 

Step 1: Involve the Right People

Work your way through the key groups to get your building EV ready. This includes the

Building manager to

  • oversee the physical installation of EV chargers
  • coordinate with contractors for installation and maintenance
  • address any operational issues
  • promote awareness and usage of shared EV chargers.

Strata manager by

  • communicating with property owners and tenants
  • obtaining approvals and permits
  • coordinating with contractors as require
  • meeting compliance with relevant regulations and by-laws
  • managing any related issues or disputes.

OC Owners Corporation to

  • oversee the building and make decisions about applications for EV chargers from residents
  • organise installation and commissioning of EV chargers in the building
  • help with connection of EV chargers

Ask the Building manager, Strata manager and OC Owners Corporation these 3 questions to start the EV charger conversation for your Apartment building

  • Do you want to make life convenient for your residents?
  • Do you want to add value to the value of your Strata building?
  • Do you want to pave your building’s way into the future?
Step 2: Review Finances

Installing EV infrastructure is a smart move for future-proofing your building – but it comes with costs. Start reviewing your Capital Works Fund. You may need to explore increasing levies or seeking financing. 

 

Tip: Once installed, costs can be recovered by billing residents for energy usage or including part of the backbone costs in fees.

Step 3: Complete an EV Feasibility Study

A professional EV Feasibility Study gives your OC all the critical information it needs. It includes

  • Recommended infrastructure design
  • Necessary electrical upgrades
  • A staged rollout plan
  • Detailed installation and operating cost estimates

This study forms the foundation of your EV proposal and removes the guesswork in the decision-making process.

Step 4: Approve the Proposal at an AGM

Contribute toward presenting  a clear EV proposal at the next Annual General Meeting.

In NSW, a 2021 amendment to the NSW Strata Schemes Management Act means Sustainability Infrastructure motions – including EV installations – need 50% approval rather than 75% from owners present and eligible to vote.

Step 5: Install the Backbone Infrastructure

It all starts taking shape from here.

The backbone infrastructure includes all shared electrical systems, software and hardware to support future EV Charger installations in individual car spaces with these goals

  • Residents can connect easily
  • Load management makes sure the circuit isn’t overloaded
  • Billing software allows for usage tracking and cost recovery

 

Step 6: Annual Servicing and EV Infrastructure Maintenance

Ongoing maintenance keeps your system safe and efficient. Annual servicing is mandatory for any shared or public-use chargers under Australian regulations.

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