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EV charging upgrades made easy
Important facts
Are you considering adding electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in your building?
If you are considering adding electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in your building, here are the key steps to start thinking about:
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Assess demand: Determine how many residents currently have or plan to get electric cars. This will help figure out the scale of the infrastructure and potential charging stations needed.
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Energy assessment: Hire an expert to check if your building’s electricity system can support EV chargers. This includes looking at current usage and possible upgrades. This is a necessary step even if your Body Corporate consists of a few townhouses or warehouses.
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Cost planning: Estimate the installation and operational costs. Decide how these costs will be shared among residents. It might be useful to start a fund specifically for these upgrades.
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Regulatory compliance: Make sure you follow all rules and get any necessary approvals. You need to pass a special resolution with 75% support from members for major upgrades, connections to common infrastructure, or providing EV charging services to Lot owners.
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Safety first: It is really important to follow all safety guidelines to prevent any hazards, especially related to fire safety.
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Develop a strategy: Plan how the EV charging stations will be installed, who will use them, and how billing and maintenance will be managed. Consider future needs and scalability. Remember Owners Corporations cannot run businesses, but they may potentially partner with other organisations who run EV charging businesses.
“Lithium-ion batteries are becoming increasingly common in our everyday lives, powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. However, with their widespread use comes the need to understand and manage the risks associated with them, especially in strata communities.”
In this article, Strata Community Insurance Australia delves into the crucial topic of lithium-ion battery safety. Learn about the potential hazards, best practices for storage and handling, and how to mitigate risks to ensure the safety of all residents.
PILOT have spoken to two leading insurers to obtain information on what to consider when deciding EV upgrades. By following these steps above, you can successfully implement EV charging in your buildings, making it easier for residents to go green and keep up with our amazing advancing world. For more valuable reference materials please review the documents in the links below.
1. CHU - Electric vehicles and charging stations
Considerations for Bodies Corporate.
2. CHU - Managing the risk of Lithium-Ion
Battery usage in strata properties.
For more information, contact:
Luke Woollard
Managing Director
PILOT®
(03) 5976 1273
mail@pilotrealestate.com.au
About PILOT®
Pilot’s business purpose is to ‘make a positive difference to the lives of people’. Therefore, this purpose is exactly what you can expect from us. When we say we will do, we will do. We do Body Corporate management through our unique ‘Discover Simplexity’ approach, which is delivered through our three specialist offerings including: strategic, administration and network solutions. Our offering is extended to ambitious developers, investors and live-in owners and delivers best to their goals with longer term partnerships.
This information is general in nature only, does not constitute financial product or legal advice, and is not based on any consideration of your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. All care is taken in the preparation of the information and published materials. PILOT Body Corporate does not make any representations or give any warranties about its accuracy, reliability, completeness, or suitability for any particular purpose. To the extent permissible by law, PILOT Body Corporate will not be liable for any expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damages) or costs which might be incurred as a result of the information being inaccurate or incomplete in any way and for any reason. If you have any concerns regarding this content, please contact PILOT Body Corporate at mail@pilotrealestate.com.au.