Billing SolutionsWhy Your Apartment EV Charging Setup Needs a Billing SolutionWhen installing EV chargers in apartment buildings, one of the most important decisions the Owners’ Corporation (OC) must make is how to handle billing. The short version? If you’re connecting chargers to the common property electricity meter (as most buildings do), then you need a system that ensures only EV owners pay for the electricity they use—not everyone in the building. |  |
Why Not Use Individual Electricity Meters?In most apartment blocks, connecting EV chargers to private in-unit electricity meters just isn’t practical.
That’s why most chargers are wired to the common area meter, which is paid for by the OC. But without a proper billing solution in place, all residents would end up sharing the cost—even those who don’t own an EV. | How Does a Billing System Help?A dedicated EV billing solution keeps things fair and simple by ensuring a “user pays” system.
This ensures that only EV drivers are paying for their charging—keeping the system fair for everyone. |
How to Set Up Billing Software in Your Building
The good news? It’s a simple process for both the Owners’ Corporation and EV owners.
Steps for the Owners’ Corporation:
Choose a billing platformSelect one that’s reliable and compatible with your chargers and LMS. | Create an accountAdd contact and bank details so collected payments can be transferred directly to the OC. | Set a tariffDecide on a charging rate (e.g. cents per kWh) that reflects real energy usage and building costs. |
Steps for EV Owners:
Download the companion appMost billing solutions come with an easy-to-use mobile app. | Create an accountRegister with the app to link your charging sessions to your profile. | Add a payment methodLink your credit card or preferred payment option. | Pay a small annual subscription feeThis covers the cost of using the billing platform. |
Bonus: Added Security and Control
Billing software also provides access control, meaning only authorised users can activate a charger. This prevents unauthorised use and ensures each session is correctly tracked and billed.
In Summary
A billing solution is an essential piece of the puzzle for fair, efficient EV charging in apartment buildings. It protects the Owners’ Corporation from footing the bill and ensures every EV owner is billed accurately for their usage.