It’s time real estate developers think EV charging.
EV charging is a new business that is growing quickly in popularity. Some of the biggest residential developers in the world are building EV charging stations for their tenants. These developers are thinking ahead about how to attract and retain a new generation of renters, and they’re doing it by helping them charge their cars while they live in their apartments.
The real estate sector is also starting to take on board electric mobility. This is a trend that is continuing to make good progress, which is also affecting the real estate sector. For new buildings and extensive renovations, charging infrastructure for electric cars also needs to be taken into account.
Today’s sustainable charging infrastructure should be aligned toward the challenges and the opportunities of tomorrow. Use flexibly scalable solutions from the outset and save modification costs later on, which could be significantly higher.
Charging stations in public areas are increasingly being used by private individuals as well. The average consumption at home and in private garages ranges from 1 kWh per day up to 10 kWh per day, depending on factors such as age, lifestyle and vehicle type.
As the number of electric vehicles on the road continues to rise, access to commercial EV charging stations will go from amenity to expectation. In that transitional period, forward-thinking companies have the opportunity to provide a competitive service to EV drivers choosing between properties that offer varying degrees of charging access. A competitive edge will be granted to those that provide faster charging, easier and more consistent access, and a better user experience on charging apps.
The first step in creating this competitive edge is understanding how EV drivers are choosing where they park their cars. This insight is important because it shows that commercial spaces are where most people are looking for convenient EV charging as opposed to home garages or backyard parking lots.
