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EV Charging for Apartment Residents 

Live in a strata apartment and want to charge your EV? It can be a little complex, but we’re here to help. If we’ve already partnered with your Owners Corporation (OC), we can get things moving straight away. If not, we’ll connect you with one of our trusted electrical contractors who can guide your OC through next steps.

To make your building EV-ready, we recommend a shared charging system with built-in power management and billing for electricity use. Once your OC has this in place, we’ll be able to install your private charger with ease

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How it works

Your contractor provides you with a scalable EV charging solution powered by JET Charge, in 3 key stages.

Stage 1: Shared Building Upgrade
A one-time Owners Corporation upgrade adds backbone infrastructure plus JET Charge CORE power management and the Illuminate platform for safe, scalable charging and billing.
Stage 2: Individual Charger Installs
Residents install certified wall-mounted chargers, pre-integrated with our systems.
Stage 3: Ongoing Billing & Usage
Drivers pay JET Charge directly for platform access and energy use. Payments are automatically reimbursed to the Owners Corporation, with Illuminate providing full visibility and control.

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Check out our blog series all about EV charging solutions for strata apartment buildings. Learn about how advanced load management systems, efficient billing solutions, and top EV charger options can meet the needs of today’s residential complexes.

 

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FAQs

How do I know if JET Charge Manages my Building: 

If we’ve already worked with your OC on an EV charging solution for your Building, your Building and Address will be shown in the ‘Building Name and Address’ dropdown in the form below. If you have any questions about arrangements for EV charging in your Building, it’s best to first ask your OC. 

Can I get a charger for my private electric car space?

Absolutely! We offer a variety of EV charger options suitable for private EV charging needs.  

How do I get a quote to install a charger in my building

Complete the enquiry form below and JET Charge will put you in contact with one of our preferred Partners. We partner with reputable EV electrical contractors that understand and install JET Charge EV charging solutions in Apartment buildings.

What type of EV charger do I need?

In an apartment setting, a level 2 AC charger is ideal. These chargers come in single phase (up to 7.4kW) or 3-phase (up to 22kW). Single phase chargers are perfect for apartment car spaces, allowing regular overnight charging. tMost EV owners typically require  only need 1 – 2 hours of charge at 7kW each night to keep their vehicle topped up. 
 
Additionally, we recommend opting for a smart charger. Smart chargers offer internet connectivity and can integrate with load management and billing software platforms, which is essential for scalable EV charging solutions in apartments. 

Do I need OC approval to install my charger?

Yes, almost always. Since the cabling installation to your car space typically occurs on common property, installing an EV charger counts as a modification to common property, requiring OC approval. 

Can I connect my charger to my own electrical meter? 

It all depends on your building’s set up and what the Owners’ Corporation has in mind for EV charging. Generally, plugging into your private meter is not recommended if we’re aiming for a scalable, fair, and long-term EV Charging solution for everyone in the building. Smaller buildings might be a chance if the OC decides to invest in a load management system. We do not recommend connecting EV chargers to private electrical meters.

Why can’t I connect my charger to my own electrical meter? 

The challenge often lies in the impractical locations of private electrical meters for EV charger connections, making it unfeasible to run cables down to the car park. Plus, granting EV charging access to one resident means fairness dictates it should be available to all who need it, which can strain the building’s electrical supply. An EV charger can demand as much power as an entire apartment, potentially surpassing the available power for the building. That’s why a load management system becomes crucial – it helps control the power within safe limits for the building electrical system.

What is a load management system?

Think of it as the brain behind efficient EV charging in your building. A load management system keeps an eye on available power and calculates a safe amount to allocate to EV charging. It adjusts the power to EV chargers based on what’s available. For instance, during peak demand hours (let’s say, 6pm to 10pm), it might dial down the power to EV chargers. But as demand decreases after 10pm, it ramps back up. And if there’s no spare power available, it can even temporarily suspend charging altogether. In a nutshell, it’s all about smartly managing the power flow for optimal EV charging. 

If I can’t connect my charger to my own electrical meter, where do I connect it? 

The next best option is the common power of the building. Usually, dedicated EV charging infrastructure must be connected from the building’s common power for EV charging purposes. 

Who pays for the electricity used through my charger if it’s connected to the building common power? 

We recommend the set up of JET Charge Billing for Apartments. With JET charge billing, tenants pay JET Charge for platform access and their own energy usage, then JET Charge reimburses the OC to cover the common energy usage

What is JET Charge Billing?

JET Charge Billing is our billing solution designed to make payments for shared power EV charging easy. The tenant gets access to an app to be automatically pay for a monthly for subscription fee and energy usage. JET Charge then collect the funds from tenants and reimburse the OC’s shared energy account on a quarterly basis.

Who do I contact for help?

In case of any questions, contact our customer care team at info@jetcharge.com.au or 1300 856 328.

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