The most efficient way to the charging station in the residential garage

What is now easier than before?
Until now, you had to obtain the consent of all other apartment owners in the building in order to install a charging station on your own parking space. Since the 2022 amendment to the WEG, you have to inform the other owners about the planned change. communicate in writing. If within two months no one objects to the plan, this is considered “Presumption of consent” and you can get started. Even if someone objects, it is quite easy to put your plan into action anyway. The chances of obtaining a “replacement of the refused consent” in court are good.

What is the quickest way for me as an individual to get to a charging station?
The least effort is required if a single charging station is installed at the parking space, for example in the form of a wall box – and this is set to a power of no more than 5,5 Kilowatt (three-phase). This is considered “Slow charging“, but is usually enough to charge the battery of an electric car that has been parked for hours. If you want more power at your individual station, you still need the consent of all apartment owners.

What happens if others have the same idea?
If several owners come up with the idea of ​​purchasing a single charging station, this can become problematic. The capacity of the network connection for the whole house is exhausted more quickly because the Performance of the individual charging stations added together become. First come, first servedwas lucky. Once the capacity limit is reached, no more charging stations can be set up.

Why is it better to join forces with others?
From a technical and economic point of view, it is better to establish a so-called Electromobility community to found or even to create a Community facility to install. This results in more performance for the individual user. Lastmanagement However, the service is spread over time. In most cases, no extensions need to be made to the line infrastructure. So instead of just a few individuals, all interested homeowners benefit and pay less for it.

How does the house community get access to a communal facility?
Many energy suppliers or other service providers offer property developers and property managers the Construction and operation of community facilities as a complete package Users rent the infrastructure and conclude charging tariffs with the provider.

What do I do if I am a tenant and not an owner?
For people in rental or cooperative housing, there are currently no “Right to Plug”They are dependent on the goodwill of their landlord or property developer if they want a charging station at a parking space. To scale up e-charging infrastructure in residential buildings, experts recommend expanding the “Right to Plug”.