With the shift to electric vehicles accelerating, housing providers must navigate complex infrastructure, cost, and accessibility challenges to stay ahead. These 10 key considerations will help you make smarter, future-ready decisions on EV charging in 2025.
10 considerations for housing providers when choosing an EV charging provider:
- Funding & Grants – Available through the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), significantly reduce install cost and deployment times.
- Fully funded deployment models: Explore fully funded project options, so no up-front costs, available from Zaptec partners. Request further info here
- Intelligent 3-Phase Power Load Balancing: Avoid costly upgrades and utilise capacity efficiently e.g. 30 chargers on a single circuit. Contact the Distributed Network Operator in advance to help assess grid capacity.
- Scalable Solutions: Smart installation options up-front allow providers to start small and expand easily as demand grows, without mounting install costs.
- Cost-Effective Installation: Save up to 70% on cabling costs compared to traditional systems, with innovative single cable install options.
- User-Friendly and easy management: Intuitive user experience is essential, such as easy-to-use apps for charge scheduling and easy cloud-based management tools.
- Easy to use payment apps: For shared charging, access competitive energy tariffs and allow residents to pay per use via the free Tap Electric app.
- Connectivity: API and OCPP integration-ready, flexibility to choose payment provider.
- Peace of mind: Future proof, built to last, with a 5-year guarantee.
- Sustainability Reporting: Helps support ESG, sustainability and carbon reporting on your portfolio.
Learn more about how we solve EV Charging for Apartments & Landlords with the Zaptec Pro Professional Charger.
EV charging is now a must-have – see it in action here:
- Residential Complex EV Charging, North-West London: Zaptec Pro installation using flat cables and dynamic load management technology.
- Business Park EV Charging Installation: A commercial landlord installed 20+ Zaptec Pro chargers for tenants using different payment platforms enabled by Zaptec’s integration and phase balancing capabilities.
Are you ready for electric vehicle charging at your properties?
Take the next step to meet resident needs, control costs, and prepare for an electric future.
Contact Zaptec for a free personalised consultation and demo