EV charging is a must-have for apartments

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Attract residents and increase your property value by providing a premium EV charging experience

Attract and retain desirable residents. Electric vehicle (EV) charging is a valuable amenity residents rely on, building loyalty and lasting relationships.

Differentiate your property from competitors. According to a 2022 survey, 47% of millennials, 41% of Gen Zers and 38% of Gen Xers want to purchase an EV as their next vehicle.

Turn your parking spots into profit centers. EV drivers are willing to pay more for parking spaces that allow them to charge at home, increasing your revenue and ROI. EV charging also raises property values. 

Get an excellent ROI. Now is the best time to invest in EV charging. Generous incentives and subscription pricing make it affordable for any business.

EV charging for any scenario

Charging at your property can be easy, convenient and well-managed, no matter your parking configuration.

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Assigned charging

If you offer residents dedicated parking spaces with a shared meter, assigned charging is best for your property.

  • Residents have an assigned charging station.
  • Property manager/owner or driver pays for stations.
  • Property manager/owner handles installation and maintenance.
  • The CPF50 is a great option.
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Community charging

If your residents park in a different spot every day, community charging is best for your property.

  • Residents share stations.
  • Drivers can easily check station availability, or get notified when stations are available.
  • Property manager/owner handles installation and maintenance.
  • The CPF50 is a great option.
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Mixed-use charging

If you offer resident and public charging, a mixed-use solution is best.

  • Residents share charging stations with the general public.
  • Property manager/owner has flexibility for any use case and access level.
  • Drivers can easily check station availability or "get in line" to charge.
  • The CT4000 is a great option.
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Easy software management

ChargePoint makes it simple to offer your residents EV charging and let your team focus on what they do best.

  • Connect with turnkey building management systems.
  • Leverage proactive monitoring and full vehicle interoperability.
  • Automatically manage and redistribute energy load across stations.
  • Collect data to better understand resident charging experience.

“EV charging is as required as having a gym. It’s beyond an amenity, it’s beyond a nice-to-have.”

Phil Carmody

Head of ESG and corporate programs, GID

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Meet your occupancy goals and attract the residents you want

With its top-rated app, ChargePoint is a leading brand your EV drivers already know and trust.

  • Differentiate your property from competitors by enabling residents to charge where they live.
  • Improve your property’s sustainability image and meet your ESG goals with powerful, easy-to-use reporting features.
  • Comply with emerging building codes and standards, which are already mandating 100% of parking spaces at multifamily communities are EV ready in some places.
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Meet today’s charging needs, and have a plan for tomorrow’s

North American EV sales are predicted to reach 40% by 2030 and over 60% by 2035, according to BloombergNEF. Stay ahead of the curve with EV charging that’s trusted by 80% of Fortune 50 companies.

  • Over 80% of charging takes place at home or at work. People will choose where they live based on where they can fuel their EV.
  • According to a recent NMHC survey, 27% of residents are interested in EV charging stations.
  • EV driving-residents will happily pay more for parking spots that offer EV charging (nearly $30/month more, according to the NMHC survey), boosting your overall revenue.
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Actionable metrics make management  and reporting easy for you

  • Easily understand individual residents' energy utilization and automatically collect payment.
  • Track utilization using the ChargePoint Cloud Dashboard, so you know how and when to scale your solution to meet residents’ EV charging needs.
  • Leverage more than 35 charts and reports to better understand station usage, GHG emissions saved and more.
  • Enable your residents to reliably charge their vehicles with advanced diagnostics on station health that deliver 98% uptime.
EV charger incentives can help save money

Incentives make charging possible for every property

  • Reduce time to ROI by taking advantage of the billions of dollars in incentives currently available for EV charging in North America.
  • Choose networked EV charging stations from ChargePoint to ensure that you’ll be eligible for most federal, state and local incentives.
  • Partner with ChargePoint experts to get help finding every dollar you’re entitled to.

4 easy steps to get started

Installing EV charging at your apartment community doesn’t have to be difficult. Set yourself up for success by following these simple steps:

1

Assess your community’s need for EV charging.

  • Discover why communities like yours are choosing to install EV charging.
  • Use this survey to collect data from your residents.
2

Speak to your electrical contractor.

  • If you have an on-site or preferred electrician, reach out to them.
  • If you don’t, don’t worry. ChargePoint can connect you with local contractors who can help — just email sales@chargepoint.com or call 866-480-2936 to get more information.
  • Talk to your electrician about service and panel upgrades, dedicated EV service and leaving room for expansion.
3

Find out what incentives are available.

  • Compile the information from your resident surveys, including the reasons for installing EV charging and any info from your contractor to assess current and future demand.
  • Combine those details with this list of incentives available in your area to determine potential savings.
4

Reach out to ChargePoint to get started.

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