Feasibility, Design, Installation, Project management, Asset management, Billing management (CPO), Maintenance
Cascade Apartments, Banksia Road, Bellevue Hill, NSW
A Scalable EV Charging System for a Strata Building
Cascade Apartments
A strata building required a scalable and load-managed EV charging system that would allow equitable access for residents while ensuring the electrical infrastructure remained stable. The project successfully integrated an EV charging network with automated billing, ensuring user-pays functionality without overloading the existing power supply. The result was a future-proof system that allowed seamless expansion and efficient power distribution.
The installation set a new standard for multi-residential charging for reliable, scalable and efficient access for residents and visitors.
A cooperative strata committee and engaged residents significantly impacted the success of this project. When stakeholders are aligned and committed, the transition to EV infrastructure becomes a smoother and more efficient process. The success of this project would demonstrate how forward-thinking Owners Corporations can integrate sustainable, future-proof solutions that benefit both residents, visitors and property value.
Services
Feasibility
Design
Installation
Project management
Billing management
With EV adoption accelerating, smart charging infrastructure is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity.
Challenges
The existing electrical infrastructure wasn’t designed for EV charging, risking overloads. Compliance with NSW government feasibility studies and power authority requirements was necessary, along with developing a cost-effective billing model and securing stakeholder and resident approval.
Goals
- Install a scalable and managed EV charging system without requiring major electrical upgrades.
- Ensure that common power feeds the chargers while implementing an integrated billing system.
- Maintain compliance with NSW supply authority regulations and avoid overloading the existing infrastructure.
- Provide a fair pricing model that reflects time-of-use tariffs with a margin for maintenance.
- Enable future expansion with minimal additional investment.
Solutions
The approach included
- Comprehensive consultation and feasibility study
Working closely with supply authorities and the client, we developed a design framework based on the NSW government’s feasibility study. - Load management and power optimisation
We implemented a smart load management system to distribute power efficiently and prevent overloads. - Equitable charging access
Installed shared chargers in visitor bays and private chargers for residents opting in. - Automated billing and revenue redistribution
Integrated billing software that collects user fees and disperses them back into the strata fund. - Scalable Infrastructure
A split-level wired backbone was designed, allowing future expansion with minimal infrastructure upgrades.
Results
Scott EV Chargers demonstrated expertise by retrofitting outdated infrastructure for EV charging, ensuring compliance with NSW regulations, and providing scalable, future-proof solutions. Their approach was customer-centric, offering shared and private chargers with transparent, cost-efficient billing through the Wallbox management system. By providing ongoing maintenance and compliance checks, they proved their dedication to long-term reliability. Their leadership in delivering smart, efficient EV charging solutions for multi-residential buildings sets them apart as the trusted expert in the industry.
A multi-residential EV solution
Looking to integrate EV charging in your building? Book a call today to discuss your strata’s specific needs and future-proof your infrastructure.