Getting Ready for Electric Vehicles in Owners Corporations

ACT

Sustainability

Electric vehicle uptake is putting pressure on ACT owners corporations to plan for EV charging in apartment buildings and townhouse complexes. This Q&A covers what strata communities need to consider, from electrical capacity assessments to funding the installation of charging infrastructure.

How will strata managers meet the challenge of many complexes moving totally from petrol to fully electric vehicles in the very near future?

What is the process? Is there a supply of capable contractors? Do Strata Managers have the experience/preparedness? What is the ability of older built UP to supply sufficient electricity? Etc

There are several companies that are available for the Owners Corporation to seek advice from.

As this would be an improvement to the amenities of the complex, the Owners Corporation must first set aside the funds for the installation of the facilities to charge these vehicles.

To ensure the owners corporation has the capacity to carry the additional load of electricity, an Electrical Engineer should be engaged to undertake a review of the power supply for the complex.

There are several companies that are available for the Owners Corporation to seek advice from. One of the longest that has been around is Jet Charge, and they are able to provide further advice on the best options for the Owners Corporations individual needs and wants.

Independent consulting engineers, such as John Raineri & Associates, can also be engaged to provide assessments and recommendations.

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Published: 8 Sep 2021

Last Updated: 15 Jul 2026

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Answer by

Jan Browne

Bridge Strata P/L

Jan has worked in the Strata Industry since 1988. Jan is a partner and director of Bridge Strata and managing ACT and New South Wales schemes. Jan has been a member of SCA New South Wales for a number of years and served on the licenced manager's subcommittee. She's also a member of the SCA National Professional Standards subcommittee, as well as the recipient of many awards within the strata industry.

Jan is a regular contributor to LookUpStrata.