How housing providers are getting EV charging right, first time!

EV charging is no longer a “nice to have” – it’s an essential amenity. But when done badly, it leads to blown budgets, resident complaints, and systems that are outdated before they’re even switched on.

What’s the Gold standard? What does GOOD really look like?

It starts with smart planning. The most successful housing teams are those that avoid common pitfalls early — by asking the right questions:

Can we avoid costly grid upgrades by managing power across chargers intelligently?

Will we be able to bill residents fairly without adding subscription fees or extra hardware? Or provide simple ways for them to pay?

High quality chargers, built for purpose, with 5-year guarantee for hardware and installs

Can our team monitor usage, with the ability to fix some issues remotely, without costly site visits?

Are we set up to meet both today’s building regs and tomorrow’s EV demands?

There are some great examples out there – and the results speak for themselves:

  • A multi-block development in north London installed 18 chargers using just one cable run, cutting installation time and cost dramatically – while allowing tenants to be billed per use with no ongoing fees. Learn more here
  • A housing provider in the South East installed chargers across a 200-space scheme, using smart load-sharing to avoid a major (and expensive) grid upgrade – saving thousands in DNO fees. Learn more here
  • In another estate, facilities teams now resolve most issues remotely, thanks to built-in connectivity that allows system updates and troubleshooting from a central dashboard. Learn more here

Whatever size of property portfolio you’re managing, there’s a smarter, more future-proof way to install EV charging – without the usual headaches.

Not sure where to start? Let’s talk. We’ll walk you through what to expect, what to avoid, and how to future-proof your site.

We look forward to hearing from you! Team Zaptec.

Zaptec is the European leader in EV home charging and provides smart, scalable EV charging solutions built for apartment blocks and shared parking. Our UK-compliant chargers offer remote management, automatic load balancing, and tenant billing – with simple, single-cable installation.