Can you just place a charging station at your owner-occupied or rented property?

Do you never want to stand in line at a charging station again, charge your electric vehicle at night and use your vehicle to store energy? These are all advantages of a charging station at home. But can you just place a charging station at your owner-occupied or rented property? Read all about the regulations regarding the installation of a charging station at your owner-occupied or rented home in this article.

Placing a charging station at your owner-occupied home (with your own terrain)

Do you have your own entrance to your owner-occupied home? Then as a private individual you can place a charging station on your own site without restrictions. If your home does not have its own entrance and it is possible to park next to your private property, it may be a logical choice to install a charging station there. In this situation, you request permission from the municipality in which you live. If the municipality gives permission, it is good to know that the charging station is not only for personal use because it is a public charging station.

Do other rules apply to an apartment you have purchased?

It becomes more complicated in terms of regulations if you live in an owner-occupied apartment. You want to place a charging station at a parking lot, parking garage or on your own property. If you buy an apartment, you are automatically a member of the association of owners, abbreviated VVE. The VVE is responsible for the management and maintenance of the shared parts of the building and grounds, such as the shared parking spaces. As a member you can propose to draw up an unambiguous plan, especially given that the demand for charging stations will only increase in the future.

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What about a rental property?

With a rental property, you always need permission from your landlord or housing association to install a charging station or have it installed. If your rental property has a parking garage or fixed parking spaces, cooperation from your landlord is even more required. In most cases, the costs for installing your own charging station will be passed on in your monthly rental price. Even if you live in a rented house, you can of course apply to the municipality where you live for a public charging station in the street. This way you can still charge close to home.

Which charging solution providers do we recommend?

When looking for a provider of charging stations at home, it is a good idea to take the following points into consideration: the brand, charging capacity, the efficiency of the station and any additional functions. To simplify your search, we have listed our favorite home charging stations below:

Alfen: Eve Single S-line and Pro-Line

Alfen has two lines of smart home chargers you can choose from: the Eve Single S-line and the Eve Single Pro-line. The chargers are advanced and robust, making it easy to use the posts and guaranteeing reliability. You have the option of integrating renewable energy sources or linking matching smart products.

Wallbox: Plusar

With a charging station from Wallbox you can charge your electric vehicle safely and quickly while reducing electricity costs. With the Wallbox you can charge your vehicle at night at a lower rate or with the help of solar panels on your roof. The small but powerful Wallbox Plusar has been developed for everyday use. With its compact dimensions, a charging capacity of up to 22 kW and a small design, this charging station fits in any location. Are you a fan of smart devices? Connecting via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth is possible with the Pulsar Plus.

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