YOU'VE GOT THE P WER
A Safe & Economical Strategy to Charge Homeowner EVs
— By Ferdinand Boyce — a
growing number of community associations have been faced with how to provide ”charging stations” for owners who
are contemplating the purchase of an electric car.
Many prospective buyers will pass on condominiums that don’t provide ”contemporary” amenities beyond fast wifi.
Many prospective buyers will pass on condominiums that don’t provide ”contemporary” amenities beyond just superfast Wi-Fi for streaming. It’s no longer unusual for an electric car owner to refuse to consider a condominium that lacks battery electric car (BEV) charging stations.
Keeping Pace With Modern Times
However, the growing market for electric vehicles (EVs), needn’t unduly burden an association when faced with
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requests to provide this new amenity; viz., the ability to charge these vehicles.
A growing market for electric vehicles (EVs), needn’t unduly burden an association.
Fortunately, in the Pacific Northwest electricity is relatively inexpensive, and the actual cost of charging an EV is quite a bit less than in other areas of the U.S., especially on the East Coast. A typical owner who drives 12,000 miles/year needs fewer than 100 miles of charge each night or less, which, at our average rate of $.08/KwH, might amount to about 3 or 4 dollars a week, and even less if they charge at work or other locations while traveling. An added advantage of this charging method is knowing ”I’ve got a full tank every morning!”
EV Charging Vs. Other Amenities
Most condominium associations provide amenities like club rooms or well-equipped gyms, community lounges,
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