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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Can a Charging Unit Be Installed in a Common Area?

The number

of electric vehicles on the roads is growing rapidly every day. This has raised a whole new question for apartment and site administrations: “Can I install a charging unit in the public parking lot for my electric vehicle?” or “Should we build a station with the common budget of our site?” For managers, this process is a process that must be managed correctly, both in terms of the Law on Condominium and in terms of technical infrastructure.

What is the

Decision-Sufficiency Number? (Unanimity or Plurality?

) The

installation of an electric vehicle charging station is considered a “useful innovation and addition” under Article 42 of the Law on Condominium (KMK). In order for the common area (open/closed parking) to be available for the whole site or to install a custom-made charging unit, it is enough for the owners of the floors to decide by a majority of the number and land share (plurality of votes). No unanimity is required. Without a decision, it is not legal for a resident to charge his own vehicle by drawing a line from any outlet in the common area.

Electrical Infrastructure and Fire Safety

say “we have made the decision, let's decide immediately” may not be technically possible, unfortunately. Charging units draw high current. Whether the building's main electrical panel and transformer capacity can handle this load should be inspected and projected by an electrical engineer. Stations to be installed in closed parking lots must have safety measures (necessary extinguishing systems, etc.) in accordance with fire and fire regulations.

How will the electricity bill be divided?

The

topic that most headaches for managers is “He spent it, why do we pay the money from the common budget?” It is a discussion. That is why the electricity of the charging station should not be connected to the common meter of the apartment building. The unit must be obtained either an independent subscription/meter directly from the electricity distribution company (power company), or the amount of kilowatts spent must be clearly determined by placing a filtration meter.

Station Revenues and Usage Rules

If the site administration has built a commercial station with a common budget and provides paid services to outsiders or residents, the income from it is used to cover common expenses (elevator, cleaning, etc.). But in this case, attention should be paid to the limits of income tax exemption.

Electric vehicle charging stations will become a must for all sites in the future. Preparing already legally and technically for this transformation as an administrator both increases the value of your building and offers your residents a modern living space.

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