Charging points for electric cars required in all garages starting in 2021

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Starting in 2021, it will be mandatory to install charging points for electric cars in garages in all new buildings. This is stated in a directive from the European Commission aimed at promoting electric mobility.

Charging points for electric cars will be mandatory in public and private buildings and must be installed in the parking areas of the buildings. Existing parking facilities will have a transitional period for the installation of charging points.

Installing charging points in community garages has peculiarities that make the installation different compared to private garages. It is likely that the installation will be more expensive in community garages since more meters of cable are usually required than those needed to install a charging point in a single-family home. However, specialized companies in the installation of charging points typically conduct studies and offer various solutions and alternatives to facilitate the installation of a charging point for all users of the community garage.

Is it possible to install a charging point in a COMMUNITY GARAGE without needing to request permission from the homeowners’ association?

To install a charging point in garages, it is only necessary to inform the homeowners’ association, and no approval, voting, or meeting is required. The installation of charging points is regulated by Law 19/2009, which amends Law 49/1960, of July 21, on Horizontal Property.

How is the installation of a charging point for electric cars in a community garage carried out?

There are different options for installing a charging point for electric cars in community garages.

1.- Cable from your existing meter. If the place where you park is the same community where you live, the most economical and interesting option is to install the charging point from the same meter that supplies your home. With this option, no new meters are needed, there will be no additional charges, and the user does not need authorization.

2.- Load Manager. If you park in a community garage, you can opt for a Load Manager. The specialized company will install its own meter in the community. All neighbors who need a charging point can request it from the installation company, which will issue an individual invoice to those users who have the charging point.

3.- New Supply. The installation of the charging point is done through a new supply. The meter will become the exclusive property of the user, and the user can choose the electricity company.

4.- Other Options. There are other options when it comes to installing a charging point, mainly depending on the characteristics of the garage. A cable can be diverted from your apartment if it is located on the lower floors. Also, if your community considers it and approves it, you can connect to the community installation.

In this link, you can read about the types of charging points for electric cars that can be installed on the wall.

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