Charge Up Your Community!

March 7, 2022

Add Plug-In Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations

Managed residential multi-family communities face unique challenges in providing appropriate charging systems to accommodate residents who own or wish to purchase plug-in electric vehicles (PEV’s). These challenges vary widely between low-rise or garden style communities versus mixed-use and high-rise communities, as well as between dedicated versus common parking areas or garages. Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) includes charging equipment, metering equipment, peripheries and the related electrical power and distribution equipment and systems.
electric vehicle charging station

When planning PEV charging systems, the following should be considered:


  • Is adequate capacity available in the existing building electric service and related distribution systems, and if so, for how many PEV charging stations?

  • Will the PEV charging station(s) be available to dedicated or common parking spaces, and related, will they be owned by the resident(s), the community, or a vendor?

  • Will the utility cost be commonly shared costs, or will they be captured, managed and billed to the resident(s) by the utility, or by the community or vendor owned metering equipment?

PEV charging stations are not only a valuable amenity desired by many residents, but also demonstrate that your community is environmentally friendly. Let Becht Engineering BT, Inc. assist you with evaluating the feasibility of installing PEV charging stations that meet the specific and unique constraints and desires of your community. We can also provide the design and management of any resulting project implementation. Contact one of our professionals today at 800.772.7991 or information@bechtbt.com to assist in the installation of your community's PEV charging station.

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