The market share of electric cars and hybrid vehicles is on the rise. However, drivers in Germany are not currently able to charge their vehicles everywhere. Their preferred place for charging continues to be at home. Many apartment buildings are not prepared for the trend of electric mobility. In March 2020, the Federal Government has now passed a draft law on the entitlement to private charging facilities in underground garages or car parks.
Meanwhile, there is political pressure to change this. The grand coalition agreement of 2018 states the following: “Furthermore, we strive to promote the installation of private charging stations. (...) Legal provisions will be eased concerning tenants and home owners who wish to install charging points for electric vehicles.” In the near future this is even supposed to become an EU building regulation. According to this regulation, any car park in residential properties with more than 10 parking spaces will have to provide a charging infrastructure starting in 2025.
As a property owner or an architect you now have the opportunity to demonstrate that you are innovative and environmentally aware: Get your property ready for an efficient charging infrastructure. Ensure that the building has suitable connection power and factor in a sufficient number of cables and empty ducts. We will be happy to assist you with integrating charging solutions in your buildings.
In the electrive.net studio, our Managing Director Marcus Fendt gives answers to the questions that come up regarding tis new regulation. You can find the video here.
Real estate trends include zero-energy housing and property with innovative approaches to more sustainable energy use. A charging infrastructure for electric cars will increase the value of your property, whilst also influencing purchase and rental decisions.
If you have your own charging infrastructure, you can integrate energy management for your property with the charging of electric vehicles. This will make it possible for you to evaluate the charging data on a centralised and digital basis, and in turn enable you to optimise energy use within the building.
First and foremost, smart home systems increase the inhabitants’ quality of life and housing, in addition to safety and energy efficiency. Intelligent charging stations can be integrated into the home network, protect the property’s electrical systems, and charge up to 10 x more quickly than domestic sockets.
The easy-going one: 11 kW Charging station with integrated cable – simply plug in and charge
The flexible option: For electric cars with different connector types, e.g. type 1 or type 2
The strong one: Charge two electric cars at the same time with up to 22 kW power
1. Book an Installation Check
You can order an installation check for your electric installation in our online shop or by phoning our service team directly.
2. Have the installation check carried out
Our installation partner will arrange a date with you. A qualified electrician will then check the conditions of the electrics at your location.
3. Receive the test report
A load management system allows several electric cars to charge at the same time without requiring costly investments in building connections. Dynamic load management will increase or reduce the charging stations’ power capacity in relation to the building’s overall load. This ensures that all charging stations are supplied with the highest possible amount of power and that the total load of the building connection is never exceeded.
The charging power is reduced automatically whenever there are any peak loads. Load management allows a significantly higher number of electric vehicles to charge using the existing electrical infrastructure than would possible with unregulated charging. Additionally, the data obtained through load management can be used for billing purposes or provided to interested users for review.
Multiple cars can easily charge simultaneously, despite limitations to connection capacity.
Load management reliably controls electricity use in your company and prevents expensive peaks in demand.
Keep pace with the growth in electric mobility with the ability to integrate additional charging stations at any time.
