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U.S. Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Electric Vehicle Charging for Multifamily Housing

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Adding electric vehicle charging stations to your multifamily housing can help attract and retain residents.


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Get Started with multifamily housing charging by downloading the Plug-in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Guidelines for Multi-unit Dwellings guide.

Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for multifamily housing—also called multi-unit dwellings (MuDs)—such as condos or apartments, provide property owners with a unique way to help attract and retain residents and foster an environmentally sustainable community. Multifamily housing owners face unique considerations when installing charging stations, ranging from parking and electrical service access to billing and legal concerns. Use the resources below to learn more about best practices for installing multifamily housing charging stations or get started by downloading the Plug-in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Guidelines for Multi-unit Dwellings.

Resources for Multifamily Housing Owners

Multifamily housing owners, managers, and related organizations, such as homeowner associations, can use the resources below to assess the need for EV charging stations. In addition, building owners may be able to take advantage of state or utility incentives for installing charging infrastructure.

Resources for Multifamily Housing Residents

Multifamily housing residents can learn more about the benefits of EV charging, and help your community become EV-ready. Download the Plug-in Electric Vehicle Charging Guide for Residents of Multi-unit Dwellings to get started.

Multifamily Housing Case Studies

Watch a video showing successes other communities and multifamily housing have had with electric vehicle charging.