The transition toward electric vehicles isn’t going to slow down any time soon and lawmakers and the private sector are both hard at work to create enough infrastructure to support all of these EVs. Read the article………………………..
County plans to get more HOAs on board with electric vehicle chargers, starting in Reston (VA)
Fairfax County is looking to charge up a new electric vehicle charging station program and pilot it in Reston. At last week’s Transportation Committee meeting, the Board of Supervisors discussed a new “Charge Up Fairfax” program, where the county would provide support to homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and multi-family communities to install electric vehicle (EV) charging […]
Why Arizona HOAs Should Consider Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations for Their Community
The rapidly increasing shift from conventional vehicles to electric vehicles has led several states, including Oregon, California, Hawaii, Washington, Florida, and Colorado, to draft specific laws for them. This includes provisions regarding the installation of charging stations for the vehicles. In addition, while commercial charging stations are being built, various residential areas are also equipped […]
New Proposed City of Chicago Electric Vehicle Charging Ordinance: What Do Chicago Community Associations Need to Know? (IL)
On July 20, 2022, a new ordinance called the “Electric Vehicle Right to Charge Ordinance” was proposed to the Chicago City Council – Committee on Housing and Real Estate. The proposed Ordinance grants unit owners (and tenants) the right to tie into a community association’s garage common electrical system to install an electric vehicle (EV) […]
Condo Smarts: Electric vehicle charging in complex properties (BC)
Q: Our strata corporation is one of five that share a common parking garage. The garage is part of the property of the five strata corporation as their common property, but each strata corporation has an easement to access the parking garage and is assigned one space per strata lot. Read the Q&A……………………………….
Australia: Electric Vehicle (EV) By-laws – Seven By-law Considerations!
EV by-law’s prepared by our team permits all owners to install electric vehicle chargers in their car spaces or garages and connect those chargers by cabling leading to the switchboard. However, there are a number of matters an owners corporation needs to consider when adopting the by-law and permitting owners to install electric vehicle chargers. […]
The Increasing Need For Electric Charge Stations And Common Sense Rules (AZ)
From 2020 to 2021, the sales of electric vehicles doubled.[1] As gas prices continue to hit record highs, more people are turning their eyes towards an electric vehicle. With the rise in popularity of electric vehicles, community associations must address owners and residents’ ability to charge them. Read the article………………………..
The benefits of EV chargers: What Florida property managers need to know
While EV chargers aren’t mandatory for all buildings yet, Florida law requires that condominium associations accommodate owners’ requests for EV charging stations. This means if someone wants to install an EV charger, the association can’t stop them. Read the article………………………..
Australia: New South Wales Helps Strata Title Buildings Get EV Ready
As part of policies to help New South Wales reduce emissions, the state government is providing tools to help strata title buildings get EV ready. These tools include a simple 5 step program to help body corporates in their decision making processes. Note that a motion to install EV chargers can pass if less than […]
Israel: Condominium Buildings and Electric Vehicle Charging Stations – New Ruling
A recent ruling by the supervisor of the Israel Land Registration addresses, inter alia, the installation of an EV charging station in the car park of a condominium building. The general meeting of a condominium building’s tenants is responsible for passing decisions about the use of common property in a condominium. A draft bill is […]
HOA Electric Vehicle Charging: Can Stations Be Installed In HOA Communities?
Electric vehicles are poised to grow in popularity over the following years as people shift towards a more energy-conscious mindset. But, unlike the traditional cars that run on gas, EVs are powered by electricity — and charging stations are not readily available everywhere. Hence, many owners are turning to HOA electric vehicle charging. Read […]
Condos and electric vehicle charging stations
Why drive an electric vehicle? Some of us have weighed the pros and cons before, but the question seems more relevant than ever. No matter where you live, the price of gas is noticeably higher than it has been in the last few years. And there’s no promise that these volatile prices will settle down […]
Electric vehicles in condominiums: Case Studies
Ratification: failed. I remember the board meeting, sometime mid-2019—before COVID—I was seated at the front table, where the meeting was about to begin, watching a group distribute mixed English- and Cantonese-language flyers opposing electric vehicles in our building. Something about danger—funny not just because the alternative is tanks of explosive gasoline under each car, but […]
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations on the Common Elements (FL)
Electric vehicles are now commonplace in our society and with the price of gas skyrocketing, more people will consider purchasing them. Condominium association directors should, therefore, expect owners to ask questions about electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) on the common elements. Specifically, is the board able to install an EVCS on the common elements as […]
Canada: How to retrofit a condo with chargers for a world of electric cars
Retrofitting an existing multiunit residential building with electric vehicle charging stations is a complex and costly exercise, even after subsidies, but the biggest hurdle to adoption may be getting enough condo owners on board. Read the entire article……………………………….
Electric Charging Stations in Community Associations
Is your community association considering going electric? In 2021, electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for only 3% of car sales worldwide. By 2040, it’s predicted that EVs will account for a whopping 58% of global passenger vehicle sales. As more Americans trade in gas-operated vehicles for electric vehicles, infrastructure needs are rapidly changing. Read the entire […]
Washington State Approves Law Regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
A new law in Washington state concerns electric vehicle charging stations. It prohibits community associations from adopting or enforcing provisions in their governing documents that effectively prohibit or unreasonably restrict the installation or use of an electric vehicle charging station…. Read the entire article……………………………….
High rise headaches: EV charging in Canada’s condos, apartments and MURBs a mixed experience
An absence of federal, provincial rules for EV charging in Canada’s condos, apartment buildings, strata or townhomes punts the issue to municipalities and leaves many owners to fend for themselves, finds Electric Autonomy’s cross-Canada guide to municipal building code regulations for EV charging in MURBs Read the entire article……………………………….
Australia: EV Charging – Information Portal for Strata Owners
The world is turning away from Internal Combus7on Engines (ICE) toward electric vehicles (EV)s as a response to climate change and environmental concerns around air quality. Transport is the second highest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and its emissions are s7ll growing. Most vehicle 1manufacturers have EV plans, and many are making announcements they will […]
Electric Vehicles Are On The Rise In Hawaii. Can Charging Infrastructure Keep Up?
As more and more drivers in the state make the switch to electric vehicles, or so-called EVs, managers from townhouses to high rises are dealing with requests to install charging stations in their parking structures. But costly regulations, infrastructure barriers and lengthy permitting processes have delayed many buildings from installing these chargers, slowing the EV […]
Power outage: Strata wins case after unplugging condo owner’s EV charger (BC)
A BC condo owner named Milad Rostamkhani recently had his EV charger unplugged by his Strata, and the Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) has decided that the Strata was in the right to do so. Read the entire article……………………………….
Top 5 tips to install electric vehicle charging stations on the common elements (ON)
The Government of Canada has set targets for cars and passenger trucks to be zero-emissions by 2035. As the days and years pass, the number of electric vehicles on the road and in condominiums substantially increase. In the event a condominium corporation wishes to install an electric vehicle charging station on the common elements, there […]
Sure, buy an electric car, but what happens if you live in a condo? (ON)
The federal government wants everyone to buy electric cars, and so do automakers. And those that already have an EV on their driveway? They want you to buy one most of all. If you have cold feet about going fully electric for any reason, get ready for a stern, and often condescending, lecture on online […]
Q&A: Make Well-Grounded Decisions on Change (MA)
Q. An owner in our condominium has asked the board for permission to install an electric vehicle charging station in his garage unit. This would require some infrastructure changes to the electrical system for the association. What sort of issues should the board consider in making a decision? Read the entire article……………………………….
Australia: Who wants Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging and who Should Pay?
With the current rise in fuel prices affecting Australia, the demand for Electric Vehicles (EV) is at an all-time high. Discussion around EV charging are attracting all sorts of attention as recently set out in the Sydney Morning Herald article. In a group setting such as an owners corporation where you have owners and tenants […]
NY: Co-op and Condo Boards Can Lead the Charge on Electric Cars
A co-op shareholder in Woodside, Queens, is facing a dilemma. He has sole access to a dedicated garage, and he wants to buy an electric car. However, the co-op board will not give him permission to install an electric car charger, even though Con Edison has agreed to connect the charger to the grid. Can […]
Australia: Power struggle: Doctor forced to sell electric car after his building denied access to power point
As a doctor regularly treating patients suffering the ill effects of floods, heat and bushfires, Dr Akhil Gupta is eager not to contribute to climate change himself. But the 34-year-old is devastated after being forced to dump his electric vehicle for an old petrol car because the apartment block where he lives refused to allow […]
B.C. strata turns off power on electric vehicle owner
A Vancouver strata owner who charged his electric vehicle (EV) using a parking stall outlet won’t be allowed to do that anymore. That’s the decision from B.C.’s Civil Resolution Tribunal, which said March 24 that Ian Wong saw power turned off to the outlet by his strata corporation. Read the entire article……………………………….
Why some B.C. stratas are pushing back against electric vehicles
As the price of gas soars, the buzz around electric vehicles is getting louder, however two electric vehicle owners in B.C. are finding significant pushback when it comes to charging their cars in their condo buildings. In two recent cases, separate owners have taken their strata to task after their condo buildings refused to allow […]
Electric Vehicles and Chargers – An Update on Funding (ON)
As our readers will know, there are special regulations under the Condominium Act which are designed to facilitate approval for electric vehicle (EV) charging systems. See our previous blog (dated March 29, 2018) for more information. Read the entire article……………………………….
Connecticut ‘right-to-charge’ bill paves path for renters to install their own EV chargers
The legislation would give residents of multi-unit buildings the right to install electric vehicle charging equipment in their designated parking spaces by preventing “unreasonable” restrictions from landlords or homeowner associations. Read the entire article……………………………….
Electric vehicles may require condo improvements (IL)
Q: Must a condominium association provide an electric vehicle charging station as an amenity to residents? Read the Q&A………………………………
EV charging made easy for Vancouver Island strata owners (BC)
There’s no doubt about it. Electric vehicles are growing in popularity — and they’re here to stay. Strata owners and councils face some unique challenges to install and manage EV charging systems to accommodate the changing needs of vehicle owners. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution — and it can seem like a lot of information to […]
Charging-station bill stalls over provision on unions (IL)
Legislation has moved in Springfield designed to make owning electric vehicles more convenient, but it’s being held up by a provision involving union labor that opponents say could have “devastating” consequences. Read the entire article……………………………….
Q&A: What’s Condo Law on Charging Stations? (FL)
Question: An owner in our condominium has requested permission to install an electric vehicle charging station in his parking space. We reviewed the law and have several questions about this. Read the Q&A…………………………………..
Bill would require new residential buildings to be ready to accommodate EV charging (IL)
A measure before the General Assembly would require new and renovated residential or commercial buildings to set aside parking spaces that could easily be converted into electric vehicle charging stations. Read the entire article……………………………….
Keystone’s Decatur homeowners association bans electric vehicles in garage (CO)
Homeowners at the Decatur property in Keystone’s Lakeside Village were alerted last week that electric vehicles are now prohibited from parking or charging in the garage due to an increased “risk of fire.” Read the entire article……………………………….
Electric charging and natural gas fueling options at condominiums (FL)
With the increased interest in electric charged, and now natural gas fueled cars, Chapter 718.113(8) and (9), Florida Statutes was amended effective July 1, 2021 to accommodate unit owners desiring ownership of such alternative vehicles. We have seen demand so far for electric charging stations but not yet for natural gas fueling stations. Read the […]
Polis wants more electric vehicles, but they aren’t welcome everywhere (CO)
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) has signed more than 400 executive orders dealing with COVID-19. His first ever executive order, more than a year before the pandemic, set a goal to get 940,000 EVs on the road in Colorado by 2030. Read the entire article……………………………….
What to Do About Electric Vehicle Charging Station Requests? (CO)
As people look for more ways to save money or reduce emissions or follow the latest trend, the demand for electric vehicles will surely continue to rise. And what does that mean for community associations? More requests for EV Charging Stations. Read the entire article……………………………….
Somerville officials press for condo charging stations (MA)
Condos could have electric vehicle charging stations installed on the property as discussed during the Legislative Matters Committee meeting last Thursday. Read the entire article……………………………….
B.C. offers EV charging rebates for condo, apartment dwellers
The B.C. government is providing a $10-million pot of money to provide rebates for the installation of fast-charging stations in apartment and condo buildings. Read the entire article……………………………….
Fairfax County leaders looking for ways to encourage more electric vehicle use (VA)
“We have heard from apartment owners, condo owners, community association boards, HOA boards who have unused parking spaces that they want to put electric vehicle charging stations in and they would’ve already done it if it didn’t cost so much to go through the process,” he said. Read the entire article……………………………….
EV Technology Presents Condo Associations With Dilemmas
The developments in new EV technology are exciting for many people, but they have also led to unexpected issues for some condominiums. That’s the theme of an article published this month in the Florida Community Association Professionals journal. Read the entire article……………………………….
Electric Vehicles, Coming Soon to a Parking Area Near You! (FL)
With the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E currently arriving at car dealers, and the Ford F-150 Lightning arriving next spring, as well as Toyota, Nissan, GM, Audi, and so many others car makers already producing all-electric versions of their vehicles, it seems that what used to be considered a niche for adventurous Tesla explorers may become […]
REAL ESTATE MATTERS: Electric vehicles could complicate condo cost-sharing
Q: We have 12 units in our condo building, and each unit has its own garage. The association pays for the electricity for all of the garage units. What happens if someone purchases an electric car? Would that unit pay more because they’re using more electricity? Read the entire article……………………………….
Saanich condo owner helps fellow residents get electric-vehicle charging (BC)
A Saanich condo owner has made his building the first multi-family complex in the region to be retrofitted so that residents can have electric-vehicle chargers at their parking spots. Read the entire article……………………………….
Australia: Considerations for Bodies Corporate when it comes to EV Charging
Electric vehicles are growing in popularity and decreasing in cost. What does this mean for Bodies Corporate? This means that they have a choice: to either confront the issue now or to wait and try and resolve the issue when it becomes ripe. Ideally, Bodies Corporate should have a plan. Put simply by Alan Lakein, […]
EV Charging stations: Condos must be ready to accommodate all-electric vehicles by 2035 (ON)
The federal Minister of transport announced yesterday that Canada is setting a mandatory target for all new vehicles to be zero-emission by 2035. This is accelerating Canada’s previous goal, which was set for 2040. Read the entire article……………………………….
The path to successfully installing chargers into condos and businesses (ON)
There is a lot to consider for condos, commercial buildings and other multi-unit residential buildings looking to install EV charging infrastructure. A panel of experts discuss how to get the job done right Read the entire article and watch the video……………………………….