Multifamily EV charging

Need to know

Don't have a dedicated garage for electric vehicle (EV) charging? There are multiple options available to you.

Before you start

Getting EV charging installed at your building doesn't have to be a complicated process, but it does require some initial planning.

What to do

1. Learn as much as you can

Find out how many residents in your building own an EV or have interest purchasing one. You can create a simple survey to learn this information. Research the process for installing charging and the steps your property manager would need to follow to make your case.

Cost Recovery: Find ways for your property manager to recover costs from charging, so they see the investment's benefit.

Incentives: MCE Clean Energy offers rebates to customers for multifamily properties. There are also federal tax incentives for some commercial charging installation projects. PG&E offers no-cost installation for multifamily housing sites, not-for-profit organizations, and small businesses. Explore options to present to your property manager.

2. Gather support

Talk to your neighbors who also own EVs or have interest in EV ownership to support your case for installing charging.

3. Engage your property manager

Once you have the information you need, it’s time to chat with your property manager. Below are a few helpful talking points to guide our discussion:

34% of new car sales in Marin County are electric. Installing charging is a great way to attract and please residents.
By 2035, all new vehicle sales in California will be zero emission vehicles. Most will be electric. Now is a good time to take advantage of resources to plan for this transition.
Installing charging stations now shows that a property is leading in technology and sustainability.
Charging stations may earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) points for a building.

What's next

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Alternative Options

Is the installation of chargers too much for your property manager to handle on their own? Encourage them to explore the following charging solutions for your building:

GoPowerEV* – This scalable solution allows your landlord to provide charging for assigned parking spaces. No more competition for spaces with your neighbors. It’s a turnkey seamless solution for property managers. GoPowerEV will handle installation, maintenance, repairs, and billing.
Orange Outlet* – Orange makes electric vehicle charging simple, fair, and scalable at any apartment community. Property managers can use one platform to manage payments, track energy usage, and automate data reporting.

Make use of charging at work. If you can't charge at work, ask for support from your benefits department or sustainability team.

*These are not complete lists. The County does not endorse or recommend specific manufacturers or distributors. These resources are provided for informational purposes.

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