Make communal charging easier to manage
Costs linked to sessions
Billing options can help allocate charging costs to the relevant vehicle users.
Remote factor controls
Back-office tools can provide oversight without repeated visits to the equipment.
Growth planned in stages
Shared infrastructure can be considered before extra charge points are requested.
Shared charging needs shared-site planning
Installing a charger at an apartment block is rarely as simple as choosing the nearest wall. Residents, landlords and property factors may need to agree parking rights, cable routes and responsibility for communal equipment. We assess the site's electrical capacity, allocated bays and possible infrastructure before proposing a design.
The first installation can be planned as part of a wider system rather than an isolated cable that blocks later work. This allows a development to support initial users while considering how further charging points could be added as demand grows. We also account for safe routes through shared areas and the approvals needed before fitting starts.
Allocate charging use and costs clearly
Compatible systems can record sessions and support billing, helping charge the electricity cost to the people who use it. Full back-office options can also give property factors remote management tools rather than relying on manual meter readings. We begin by gathering stakeholder requirements, then complete the site assessment and system design. Permissions, installation, commissioning and management setup follow once responsibilities are agreed. At handover, we explain how users access charging and how the appointed manager reviews activity. The exact billing and control functions depend on the selected platform.
Frequently asked questions
Who pays for electricity used by apartment chargers?
A compatible managed system can record charging sessions and support cost allocation or billing. The property factor or appointed manager will need to agree the operating model. We identify the required functions before selecting the equipment and platform.
Can an apartment block start with only a few chargers?
Yes, a phased system can support initial users while considering infrastructure for later additions. Electrical capacity, cable routes and management controls should still be planned with future demand in mind, as changing them later can be disruptive.
What permissions are needed for communal EV charging?
Requirements depend on parking ownership, communal areas and building management arrangements. Residents may need landlord, owner or factor consent. We gather the site responsibilities early so design work doesn't run ahead of the required approval.