Do you want to buy an electric car and live in an apartment? If your multi-family building does not have an electric charging station, there are several solutions. Installing a condominium terminal, renting a garage, public terminals... Qovoltis helps you find the option that best suits your needs.
1. Install a charging station in your parking space
In France, tenants and owners living in a multi-family building can install a charging station on their parking space. This is what the guarantees Right to the socket, established on 1Er November 2014.
If you want to set up a charging station, nothing prevents you from doing so. However, the costs are at your expense and the syndicate of co-owners is not obliged to participate in the financing of the device. However, installing a wallbox is subject to several conditions and a strict process.
You must first notify the inclusion of the work on the agenda of the General Assembly. The file should contain detailed information on the planned work and its costs. Thanks to the right to take, the decision is not subject to a vote.
Following your request, the syndicate of co-owners may decide to opt for the installation of a charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (IRVE). In this case, the collective project is voted on at the General Assembly and the condominium is responsible for financing the pre-equipment.
She can also express her refusal. It is then required to justify a serious reason such as poor installation conditions. If no response is sent within six months, you can proceed with the installation of your charging station.
Attention: installing an individual terminal in a condominium can be expensive, especially if there is no pre-existing equipment. For Recharge your electric car in the apartment, it is generally more interesting to opt for a collective solution.
Did you know that?
Buildings whose building permit application was filed after 1Er July 2012 have an obligation: pre-equip at least 10% of their parking spaces with cable ducts for the installation of a wallbox. For buildings whose building permit was applied for as of 2017, the rate is fixed at 50%. This rule facilitates the exercise of the right to plug and reduces the cost of installation work: all you have to do is contact the syndicate of co-owners and install, at your expense, a charging station in your garage or parking space.
2. Convincing the syndicate of co-owners
Electric vehicles are a solution for the future in terms of mobility. Each year, new models are offered, with ever greater autonomy. Many countries in Europe, including France, have in fact planned to ban the sale of thermal cars by 2035.
The installation of a charging station in a condominium is therefore an interesting investment. It makes it possible to anticipate the future needs of the inhabitants of the building and increases the value of the property, for sale or for rent. In addition, by acting together, co-owners can share costs and reduce costs.
Good news: with the Advenir program, condominiums benefit from assistance to finance the installation of a charging station. Its amount is equal to 50% of its purchase and installation price, with a ceiling set at €960 per station, or €1,660 excluding taxes for a shared charging station.
Also to read: Installing an electric charging station: what assistance are you entitled to?
Qovoltis, a charging solution for co-ownersOur Qovoltis smart charging station is perfectly suited to condominiums and does not involve any management costs. Aesthetic and innovative, it can be installed in a dedicated car park as well as a shared car park. The advantage? Our offer includes the subscription to an Enedis meter dedicated to charging. It will therefore not be necessary for the condominium to increase the power of the subscription of common areas. From the installation of the charging station to the administrative procedures, including technical assistance and supervision. Qovoltis offers a complete and eligible offer for the Advenir program. To benefit from personalized support, contact us !
3. Rent a garage equipped with a charging station
Some buildings do not offer individual parking spaces. This is why renting boxes or parking spaces is a common practice; there are even specialized sites that connect drivers and owners. With the development of electric mobility, many of them are installing a charging station for electric vehicles. You will therefore have no trouble finding a place to park and charge your electric car!
You will then be charged for the rental rent and the price of electricity consumption. According to the owner, it is possible that the cost per kWh is more expensive than at home. The price of charging being considerably lower than a full tank of gas, this option is nevertheless interesting.
4. Locate charging stations near you
You do not have access to private terminals, at home or in a box? A final solution is to charge your vehicle in public areas. Many public terminals are accessible and can be found in particular in supermarket car parks, near restaurants or shopping centers. To locate them, there are applications such as Chargemap on the phone. They also make it possible to compare charging prices between stations.
Finally, more and more businesses are installing charging stations for their employees; this may be the case for you. With this practical and economical solution, you can fill up with electricity during your working day and benefit from a full recharge, often offered by the employer.
