Charging electric car charging in one housing associations

Here's how to charge for electric car charging.

More and more housing associations are investing in electric car charging. But how to charge so that it is fair for everyone in the association?

Clear guidelines for fair charging

When you live in a BRF or are part of a community, you want life to be good and comfortable without unexpected costs, from renovations to long-term investments such as electric car charging. When it comes to electric car charging, we are of course looking for a smooth overall solution, from installation to operation. There is no need to spend time on administration and payments.

The first question that arises, not surprisingly, is how the association should charge when not everyone has an electric car. In addition, they drive a lot. It is important to think about how to manage costs and charges. It is important that the association sets clear guidelines and chooses a solution that distributes costs fairly among its members.

Keep this in mind when it comes to electric car charging and charging

• Make it easy for the association, choose a complete solution from installation to operation and billing.
• There are different billing systems, the simplest is that the provider measures and charges each user and the association receives a total payout each month.
• With an app where the user inserts their debit card, it becomes easy for both the user and the association.
• With a portal where all statistics and more are collected, the association has full control over its electric car charging.
• Take advantage of the charge the car subsidy and install electric car charging at half the price. Read more here.
• A solution where your BRF can set your own price on the electric car charge can generate extra revenue.
• Most brokers believe that apartments in associations that have access to electric car charging increase more in value. It benefits everyone in the association. Not just those who own an electric car.

Different ways to charge for charging

One method is to install individual gauges at each charging point. Then the association itself can measure and charge users for the electricity they consume. This is called Individual Measurement and Debit (IMD). Then the compound receives a detailed cost, but it can be costly to install and requires regular maintenance.

The association can also charge a flat-rate charge based on average electricity consumption of the cars charging. It's a simple solution but can feel unfair because we charge our electric cars differently.

The easiest way is that the association installs a number of electric car chargers that all members have access to. The charging provider takes care of everything and the user pays for their charging via an app with their debit card.

The seamless end-to-end solution for electric car charging

ChargeNode has created a seamless solution that takes care of everything from finding the best outlets for each parking space to the ongoing operation and charging.

The condominium association or condominium determines the price per kWh, easily schedules pricing and has the ability to change the price at any time. Users pay their charge via our app where they deposit their debit card. We solve all payment flows, we measure and charge each user and the association automatically receives a cumulative payout each month. No hassle and easy for you to get the right payment. And of course we help with pricing.

There is also the possibility of adding so-called dynamic pricing. This means that there is no need to worry when electricity prices go up and down. The price for those who charge is updated automatically and you as BRF get paid for the electricity.

Charging electric car charging may seem like a complicated issue, but by investing in a smart comprehensive solution, operation will be so much easier for the association. Fair for all members and a contribution to a more sustainable future.

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