Guide to Electric Vehicle Charging in Multi-Unit Residential Buildings

Section One provides an introduction to some of the general information that will prove useful prior to undertaking the installation of EV charging stations including a brief description of EVs, EV charging infrastructure and an overview of the benefits of charging in MURBs. [...] Guide to Electric Vehicle Charging in Multi-Unit Residential Buildings Guide to Electric Vehicle Charging in Multi-Unit Residential Buildings 27 electric vehicle Owners For the purposes of this guide, the term EV owner is used to describe a condominium or strata owner, or a tenant who rents in an apartment building, who owns an EV or is looking to purchase one with the intent of charging at home. [...] Depending on the circumstances, the EV owner may be responsible for entering into the agreement with the EVSE provider or electrical contractor and in most cases, will at minimum cover the cost of the EV charging station and the electricity used to charge their vehicle. [...] 28 Guide to Electric Vehicle Charging in Multi-Unit Residential Buildings typical respOnsibilities during the installatiOn Of electric vehicle charging infrastructure Table 3 shows examples of the types of responsibilities and considerations for different stakeholders involved in the installation of EV charging infrastructure in a MURB. [...] A lack of understanding of the complexities of EV charging station installation in a MURB may also deter condo boards or strata councils from delivering an affirmative response.20 This initial discussion will provide an opportunity to begin to explore the necessary steps required to install charging infrastructure, to gain clarity on the responsibility of each party throughout the process and to i.