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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. 

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

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

Initially it’s covered by the Owners Corporation (OC) since they handle bills for all common electricity usage at the building. However, this is where we bring in another essential technology for apartment EV charging – a Billing Software Platform. 

A billing software platform tracks the electricity usage from an EV charger, allowing the owner to cover the associated costs. EV owners can sign up to an account with a billing software platform provider and connect their credit card to this account. The software then tracks the monthly electricity consumption at their charger and bills them accordingly, either through direct debit or an invoice. The software provider then collects these payments from all owners and forwards the total to the OC, ensuring that the OC is fully compensated for any additional consumption costs due to EV charging. 

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