{"id":13944,"date":"2021-09-30T13:17:42","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T13:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/?p=13944"},"modified":"2023-11-20T05:10:17","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T05:10:17","slug":"ev-charging-stations-in-your-apartments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/09\/ev-charging-stations-in-your-apartments\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric vehicle charging in apartments"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/CTCWHhcMG5s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blog-Banners-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Title\" class=\"wp-image-14034\" style=\"width:665px;height:348px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blog-Banners-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blog-Banners-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blog-Banners-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blog-Banners-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Blog-Banners.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click on the image to view the entire Webinar recording. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>According to a survey conducted by ADDA, only <strong>6.9%<\/strong> communities have an Electric vehicle charging in apartments and <strong>93.1 %<\/strong> communities that don\u2019t have an electric vehicle charging setup, want one in their community. Surprisingly <strong>92.7%<\/strong> communities who do not have an EV charging setup in their community want one and only <strong>7.3%<\/strong> communities do not wish to have an Electric Vehicle setup in their community. &#8216;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-01-174333-2-1024x575.png\" alt=\"Electric vehicle charging in apartments\" class=\"wp-image-14024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-01-174333-2-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-01-174333-2-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-01-174333-2-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-01-174333-2-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-01-174333-2-1536x863.png 1536w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-01-174333-2-355x199.png 355w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-01-174333-2.png 1656w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-01-174406-3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Electric vehicle charging in apartments\" class=\"wp-image-14025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-01-174406-3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-01-174406-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-01-174406-3-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-01-174406-3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-01-174406-3-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-01-174406-3-355x199.png 355w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-01-174406-3.png 1653w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the soaring prices of petrol &amp; diesel, growing traffic and pollution, electric vehicle charging in apartments seems like a major change that would help improving our cities, by making commute easier and eco friendly. ADDA conducted a webinar on \u2018<strong>EV Charging: Challenges &amp; Options in Gated Communities<\/strong>\u2019 on 29th September, 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The webinar was essentially a panel discussion by industry experts and leaders of electric vehicle giants in the market. The discussion delved into  support and logistics, economical cost and environmental impact of EV setup in communities. It was moderated by Ms. Meera K, Co-Founder, Citizen Matters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The panel consisted of: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meera K, Co-founder, Citizen Matters (Moderator)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tadasmi Koul, Director (Sales India), SemaConnect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vishnu Gattupalli, Governing Council Member, Bangalore Apartments Federation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pawan Mulukutla, Director, Electric Mobility, WRI India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ashika Sripathi, Co-Founder &amp; Chief Evangelist, ADDA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nilay Chandra, Vice President &#8211; Marketing and Charging Infrastructure, Ather Energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Sandeep Bangia, Business Head, EV Charging Ecosystem, TATA Power <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d01caf89126\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d01caf89126\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/09\/ev-charging-stations-in-your-apartments\/#Need_for_Electric_vehicle_charging_in_apartments\" >Need for Electric vehicle charging in apartments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/09\/ev-charging-stations-in-your-apartments\/#Glossary_of_Electric_vehicle_charging_in_apartments\" >Glossary of Electric vehicle charging in apartments<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/09\/ev-charging-stations-in-your-apartments\/#Three_Levels_of_Charging\" >Three Levels of Charging:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/09\/ev-charging-stations-in-your-apartments\/#The_Webinar_Takeaways\" >The Webinar Takeaways:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/09\/ev-charging-stations-in-your-apartments\/#The_Process_of_Setting_up_Electric_Vehicle_charging_in_apartments\" >The Process of Setting up Electric Vehicle charging in apartments<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/09\/ev-charging-stations-in-your-apartments\/#Step_1_Find_the_ideal_location\" >Step 1: Find the ideal location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/09\/ev-charging-stations-in-your-apartments\/#Step_2_Assess_the_demand\" >Step 2: Assess the demand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/09\/ev-charging-stations-in-your-apartments\/#Step_3_Get_Quotations_and_Proposals_from_Vendors\" >Step 3: Get Quotations and Proposals from Vendors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/09\/ev-charging-stations-in-your-apartments\/#Step_4_Get_an_LT6_electrical_connection_optional\" >Step 4: Get an LT6 electrical connection (optional)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/09\/ev-charging-stations-in-your-apartments\/#Step_5_Work_with_the_vendor_to_complete_the_installation\" >Step 5: Work with the vendor to complete the installation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/09\/ev-charging-stations-in-your-apartments\/#Difference_Between_CAPEX_and_OPEX_Model\" >Difference Between CAPEX and OPEX Model<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/09\/ev-charging-stations-in-your-apartments\/#How_to_connect_the_setup_to_your_own_meter\" >How to connect the setup to your own meter?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/09\/ev-charging-stations-in-your-apartments\/#Community_Charging_Solutions\" >Community Charging Solutions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/09\/ev-charging-stations-in-your-apartments\/#How_to_Convince_RWAs_and_Associations_for_Electric_Vehicle_setup_in_your_community\" >How to Convince RWAs and Associations for Electric Vehicle setup in your community?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/09\/ev-charging-stations-in-your-apartments\/#Still_Doubtful_Read_this%E2%80%A6\" >Still Doubtful? Read this&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/09\/ev-charging-stations-in-your-apartments\/#The_Q_A_Session\" >The Q&amp;A Session:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/09\/ev-charging-stations-in-your-apartments\/#To_enquire_about_Electric_Vehicle_Charging_Infrastructure_in_your_society_contact_us_here\" >To enquire about Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in your society, contact us here.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need_for_Electric_vehicle_charging_in_apartments\"><\/span><strong>Need for Electric vehicle charging in apartments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>With around 2 million vehicles expected on the road by 2026, India&#8217;s Electric vehicle (EV) market is growing rapidly. To support this growing demand of electric bikes and cars in communities, there is a need for Electric vehicle charging in apartments. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Residents in apartments will prefer a safe and reliable supply of charging for their Electric vehicles, rather than an individual connection drawn from a meter. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>80% of the charging takes place at home proving that people prefer to charge when they are at home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Glossary_of_Electric_vehicle_charging_in_apartments\"><\/span>Glossary of Electric vehicle charging in apartments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Three_Levels_of_Charging\"><\/span><strong>Three Levels of Charging:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-regular\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>LEVEL 1<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Slow charging Alternate Current (AC) systems: <\/strong><br>Entry level slow charging AC systems which work via regular power supply eg. a three point-plug.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">            <strong>LEVEL 2<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>AC Charging Level Two: <\/strong><br>&#8211; Same system with a slightly higher power output. <br>&#8211; Ability to work on a software platform with the ability to schedule timings.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>LEVEL 3<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Direct Current (DC) fast charging: <\/strong><br>&#8211; Slightly higher power outputs and quicker turnarounds on charging. <br>&#8211; Costs more because of additional infrastructure needed to get power output to the required level. <br>&#8211; Can cause battery degradation over time and not recommended for daily use. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Webinar_Takeaways\"><\/span><strong>The Webinar Takeaways:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Process_of_Setting_up_Electric_Vehicle_charging_in_apartments\"><\/span>The <strong>Process of Setting up Electric Vehicle charging in apartments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Find_the_ideal_location\"><\/span>Step 1: <strong>Find the ideal location<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Availability of Basement parking spaces, preferably close to an existing power source is recommended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The parking area which is reserved for the Electric Vehicle charging setup should be accessible by both residents and visitors. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There should be sufficient passage space for safe entry\/exit of the vehicles. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is also recommended to have the charging area covered to increase the longevity of infrastructure. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Assess_the_demand\"><\/span>Step 2: Assess the demand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify how many charging points are required and what type of charging points would your community need. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide whether you would allow outsiders to use the charging stations or not (on a commercial basis). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-stripes\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong> Type of Power Source <\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"> <strong>Rate Per Unit<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"> Commercial charging stations <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"> 18\/- per unit (kWh) <\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"> Individual meter <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"> 9\/- per unit (kWh) <\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"> Community meter <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"> 8.5\/- per unit (kWh) <\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"> Rate of investment* <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"> at 30% capacity, utilization is 3-4 years <\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/bescom.karnataka.gov.in\/storage\/pdf-files\/RA%20section\/Tariff%20rates%20%20FY-2021-22.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">With&nbsp;LT6 connection<\/a> <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"> Unit charges -5.45\/- + fixed charges <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Get_Quotations_and_Proposals_from_Vendors\"><\/span>Step 3: <strong>Get Quotations and Proposals from Vendors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Identify if you need a new, additional connection or transformer to support this additional electrical load. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is the time when you evaluate between an OPEX or CAPEX model. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Get_an_LT6_electrical_connection_optional\"><\/span>Step 4: Get an LT6 electrical connection (optional)&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can always apply for a BESCOM connection under LT6 &#8211; a Low Tension category specifically for EV charging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Work_with_the_vendor_to_complete_the_installation\"><\/span>Step 5: Work with the vendor to complete the installation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon identifying the right vendor with enough expertise, the installation can be completed. Installation is relatively simpler and takes only about 1-2 months to complete. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For charging station, there are many options. One can go for OPEX model provided by TATA Power where association does not invest anything at all to a point where individuals invest and you have slow AC Charger, Fast AC charger etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_Between_CAPEX_and_OPEX_Model\"><\/span>Difference Between CAPEX and OPEX Model <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-01-223259-1024x391.png\" alt=\"Electric vehicle charging in apartments\" class=\"wp-image-14030\" style=\"width:757px;height:289px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-01-223259-1024x391.png 1024w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-01-223259-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-01-223259-150x57.png 150w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-01-223259-768x294.png 768w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-01-223259.png 1198w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The prices indicated here may vary depending upon several factors. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_connect_the_setup_to_your_own_meter\"><\/span><strong>How to connect the setup to your own meter?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No ESCOM will object for charging slot in a parking space for Electric vehicle charging in apartments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>However, it is a risky method and not a permanent solution. It is not recommended until a thorough safety and load assessment is done.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cross wiring can cause fire hazard as basements in India are not very well designed for good ventilation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Community_Charging_Solutions\"><\/span><strong>Community Charging Solutions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If connecting the EV setup to your own meter is risky, one can consider opting for <strong>Community Charging Solutions &#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone in a community can come to a common consensus. A handful chargers can be installed in a visitor or common parking area. A common power line is required to be drawn to the common parking area and charging station It isn\u2019t a huge investment in itself and communities can even start start by installing 2-5 chargers. Integration can also happen in apps like ADDA where the app can take care of it.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Convince_RWAs_and_Associations_for_Electric_Vehicle_setup_in_your_community\"><\/span><strong>How to Convince RWAs and Associations for Electric Vehicle setup in your community?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Building Bye-laws for Apartments\/Societies has to come into electric vehicle space.&nbsp;The RWAs are responsible for facilitating the collaboration between third party providers and residents. Communities have to transition as technology evolves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cost is an absolute myth. Painting cost of a building is higher as compared to an electric vehicle charging point in apartments . An apartment would have to be really low on funds to not have the proportion that would help install an electric vehicle charging setup.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents can start with assessing vendor presentations for EV, and take a vote on it &#8211; just like any other decision is taken in an apartment. It is just a matter of giving associations facts and awareness when it comes to EV charging in apartments. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-02-110850-1024x380.png\" alt=\"Electric vehicle charging in apartment\" class=\"wp-image-14033\" style=\"width:769px;height:285px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-02-110850-1024x380.png 1024w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-02-110850-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-02-110850-150x56.png 150w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-02-110850-768x285.png 768w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-02-110850.png 1098w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> The prices indicated here may vary depending upon several factors.  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bengaluru.citizenmatters.in\/electric-vehicle-charging-apartments-challenges-options-68867\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read this<\/a> for more inputs on the how Policy changes for EV from a government&#8217;s perspective affects EV setup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Still_Doubtful_Read_this%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><strong>Still Doubtful? Read this&#8230;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t wait for everything to get solved to start the EV initiative. There isn\u2019t a permanent solution to this. Just get started with the simplest setup you can arrange\u201d says, Nilay Chandra from Ather Energy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Communities can start with a common area 4-wheeler charging and a 2-wheeler charging depending on the vehicles. Once the electric vehicle numbers go up, the community can split out the stations at different locations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And even if your apartment allowed the first bunch of people for individual charging, as long as a community has well equipped electricians who can take care of the wirings, every community has enough equipment to draw a line and put up a plug point.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is recommended to find a model which encourages enough number of people to come on board so that long term OPEX starts working for Electric vehicle charging in apartments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Q_A_Session\"><\/span><strong>The Q&amp;A Session:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: What would be the approximate cost of an individual electric vehicle charger?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A: <\/strong>Depends on the type of charger being used. 1 slow AC charger would cost Approximately around Rs. 70,000. A fast DC charger would cost around Rs. 6 to 7 lacs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: What about Battery Swapping and Recycling<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Government is offering subsidy and incentives for everything including battery swapping, chargers, vehicles etc. Battery swapping looks to be favourable for 3-wheeler kind of ecosystem who don\u2019t go out of 5-10 kms radius. However, battery by itself isn\u2019t mobile, its heavy even for a car.  Currently battery swapping is not feasible for 2 wheelers and 4 wheelers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: What should be the criteria to judge and evaluate right vendors?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Depends on what your vendor is offering. Communities should do a little bit of research, have basic parameters of costing, demand (number of vehicles VS number of chargers required), location etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Is an approval required from DESCOM for setting up charging stations?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> No&nbsp;permission required for setup. It is encouraged to be be-licensed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> <strong>What gives EV an advantage over Fossil Fuels?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A: <\/strong>The well to wheels concept applies here &#8211; Electric vehicles are 37% less polluting than fossil fuels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> <strong>How is ADDA equipped to empower Electric vehicle charging in apartments?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/\">ADDA<\/a> is already prepared for electric vehicle charging stations through our advanced billing integrations. The recently launched vendor marketplace called Discover For Associations, <a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/08\/discover-for-associations-find-150-services-vendors-products-more\/\">(DFA)<\/a> provides you with vendors based on your specifications.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_enquire_about_Electric_Vehicle_Charging_Infrastructure_in_your_society_contact_us_here\"><\/span><strong>To enquire about Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in your society, contact us <a href=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/1CNzYNL8pS1KV96vwDYicUg8nhm1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to a survey conducted by ADDA, only 6.9% communities have an Electric vehicle charging in apartments and 93.1 % communities that don\u2019t have an electric vehicle charging setup, want&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14034,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[141,2019],"tags":[228,1702,1700,1701,1703],"class_list":["post-13944","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-adda-buzz","category-adda-india-housing-society-apartment-management","tag-apartments","tag-ev","tag-evchargingin-communities","tag-evcharginginapartments","tag-gatedcommunities"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13944","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13944"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13944\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17025,"href":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13944\/revisions\/17025"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14034"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13944"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13944"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13944"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}