Common Area EV Chargers for Owners Corporations in Melbourne
Car park EV charging for strata properties — load assessment, multi-bay setups and strata approval process guidance.
Car Park EV Charging
Owners corporations are increasingly being asked to install EV chargers in common car parks. We handle the full process:
- Single bay chargers – one charger for a designated bay, suitable for smaller buildings
- Multi-bay chargers – one cable that can serve multiple bays, ideal for shared car parks
- Dedicated resident bays – chargers installed in an individual owner's allocated bay
- Visitor charging – chargers in visitor parking areas, with usage tracking and billing
Load Assessment
Before installing chargers, we assess the building's electrical capacity:
- Existing supply – how much headroom is available on the current mains supply?
- Peak demand – when do residents use the most power? Can the supply handle chargers on top of that?
- Load management – smart chargers that distribute available power across multiple units, preventing overloads
- Mains upgrade – if the existing supply is insufficient, we can upgrade the mains to accommodate the chargers
A proper load assessment ensures the chargers work reliably without tripping the building's main supply.
Multi-Bay Setups
Multi-bay charging solutions for shared car parks:
- Roaming cable systems – one charging cable on a retractable arm that can reach 2–4 bays
- Smart load sharing – multiple chargers that share the available power, adjusting output based on how many are in use
- Usage tracking – RFID card or app-based access that tracks who uses the charger and for how long
- Billing integration – some systems can bill users automatically, covering the electricity cost
Strata Approval Process
Installing EV chargers in a strata property requires approval:
- Owner request – an individual owner requests permission to install a charger in their allocated bay
- Committee vote – the Owners Corporation committee votes on the proposal
- Cost allocation – who pays for the charger, the wiring and any mains upgrade? This is agreed at the AGM or special meeting
- By-law compliance – the installation must comply with the building's by-laws and strata scheme rules
We provide the technical documentation and quotes that the strata manager needs to present to the committee. We can also attend the meeting to answer questions.
What to Expect
Frequently Asked Questions
How many chargers can we install?
It depends on the building existing electrical capacity. A typical 20-unit building with a standard supply can handle 2–4 chargers. If you want more, a mains upgrade may be needed. We assess this during the load assessment.
Who pays for the chargers?
This is decided by the Owners Corporation. If a charger is installed in an individual owners bay, that owner typically pays. If chargers are installed in common areas for shared use, the cost comes from the sinking fund. We provide quotes for both scenarios.
Can we track who uses the chargers?
Yes — most commercial EV chargers have RFID card or app-based access. You can track usage, set access permissions and even bill users automatically. We configure the system to match your strata scheme requirements.
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