Electric Car Charging Stations in Condos

[Liberator]

In new developments, many offer charging station plugs installed for added costs in parking stalls however what is the consensus on these as they seem reasonably priced but I don't see Vancouver being like San Fran where there is allot of Electric cars on the roads thus the demand for these seem low

Are these good "investment options" to take on now in anticipation of future needs as I don't foresee myself going electric in the next 10 years?

Logistically where would your stall be situated in new construction as I expect it will be grouped together with other charging station stalls which may be closer to the maintenance core ie closer to the elevators?

Also what security mechanisms may be in place to prevent your neighbour from stealing your electricity which I trust are billed to your condo while you are at work?

What is the market costs for charging stations ie standard vs rapid charge stations?

Thanks

[WarrenC12]

The city government offers some rebate on the installation of the unit. The actual electricity used can be pretty marginal given the overall power use of the condo building.

Where I live, there were 2 installed in the visitor parking area, they are marked for EV only, but anybody can use them as much as they like. As far as I can tell there's only one Tesla and one Leaf that do. Great idea IMO.

As for demand, the provincial government announced some kind of incentive program "up to $7500" for EVs in the budget yesterday, so that could easily spur demand in a big way.

[Liberator]

Originally Posted by WarrenC12

The city government offers some rebate on the installation of the unit. The actual electricity used can be pretty marginal given the overall power use of the condo building.

Where I live, there were 2 installed in the visitor parking area, they are marked for EV only, but anybody can use them as much as they like. As far as I can tell there's only one Tesla and one Leaf that do. Great idea IMO.

As for demand, the provincial government announced some kind of incentive program "up to $7500" for EVs in the budget yesterday, so that could easily spur demand in a big way.

Good to hear prov incentives are back

So in your building, the EV stalls are part of the strata fees so all may use it and costs are shared. Where are the stalls situated in relation to the elevators pls?

In presales, the marketers have very few details on EV stations and how they are billed and what is included ie security to prevent unauthorized use etc

[Axe]

Originally Posted by Liberator

Good to hear prov incentives are back

So in your building, the EV stalls are part of the strata fees so all may use it and costs are shared. Where are the stalls situated in relation to the elevators pls?

In presales, the marketers have very few details on EV stations and how they are billed and what is included ie security to prevent unauthorized use etc

I have an electric car. the cost to charge is not very much. About $ 20 a month.

[Alex Mackinnon]

I have an EV as well. The charger is alarmed on my car, so if it's unplugged my car texts me and the car alarm goes off.

To keep neighbours from using the charger, I'm sure you could just put a lock on it.

For billing, I'd imagine they'll tie it into your electrical meter.

[WarrenC12]

Originally Posted by Liberator

Good to hear prov incentives are back

So in your building, the EV stalls are part of the strata fees so all may use it and costs are shared. Where are the stalls situated in relation to the elevators pls?

In presales, the marketers have very few details on EV stations and how they are billed and what is included ie security to prevent unauthorized use etc

Umm... not super convenient to the elevators, like a "bad" parking spot.

Marketers have very few details on a lot of things.

[s211]

I can't find mention of the incentive program on the internets. Might anyone have a link they could share?

[domusile]

does anybody know of a possibility of adding charging stations to older buildings?

[WarrenC12]

Originally Posted by s211

I can't find mention of the incentive program on the internets. Might anyone have a link they could share?

I looked for it too, I couldn't even find it in the budget itself. I got the info from CKNW:

http://www.cknw.com/2015/02/17/budget-highlights/

The government is bringing back an incentive program for electric and low-emission vehicles, providing rebates of up to $7,500. Details being finalized.

[Klazu]

Originally Posted by Alex Mackinnon

The charger is alarmed on my car, so if it's unplugged my car texts me and the car alarm goes off.

I know this is irrelevant, but you guys have cell network in your carage so that the car can send the text? I guess the problem is only with very deep parkades, like ours is...

Also, there was a similar discussion or thread on different condo amenities, like EV charging. Worth searching for some other tips.

[faston]

So Alex, is that your own personal charger? If so, did you pay to get it installed? Strata problems?