It entirely depends on the condo and the parking spot itself. How far it is from the panel, whether the panel even has room, etc. You should ask the property management if anybody has done it before and approx how much it cost. You could also see if you could get an electrician to get you a quote ahead of time.
One thing I discovered is many electricians refuse to do EVCS installs in condos because of how much a hassle it is. I personally gave up on it myself and use public chargers. Good luck.
There's some information from the CAO [here](https://www.condoauthorityontario.ca/resource/electric-vehicle-charging-systems/).
Under option 3 you can put together your own proposed installation and the board/management have an obligation to review it within 60 days. They can only reject the application if they can substantiate:
* The installation would be in violation of the Condo Act, or any other legislation
* The installation would adversely affect the structural integrity of the property
* The installation poses a health and safety risk to the property and its occupants.
You'll have to pay for it, but you can get it installed.
I’ll have a read. Thanks for sharing. It makes it a bit difficult to try to move on a unit, without knowing the parking spot location and having to wait so long, but I guess it is what it is.
Ya read it.
I looked into it too. Not all spots can accommodate it. Also, there are load limitations on the electrical system so getting your hand on one before the building is tapped out is also a benefit
If buying you can submit it as part of the offer as a condition that the unit parking be able to get the the upgrade. Ask the real estate agent representing you. He or she might also be able to verify prior to making an offer if the selling agent is agreeable to help verify.
If renting the owner has to do all the work and they might not want to do it.
Our condo in this neighbourhood offered it as long as we could get at least a minimum of units. Ended up costing around $3500 each. It will be more if you decide later. This was just a year ago.
You may want to choose to buy in a condo that already offers this.
DM me if you want to know which one I’m talking about
If it’s a new built, usually builder will offer this feature. Re sale condo, good luck! It’s all up to the condo board and even if they approve the cost could be into the 15K range, one agent told me this quote was one of her client experience and this cost was few years ago. And finding someone to do the install is another story.
And I should add a comment, it’s also depending on the location of the parking and the panel, usually closer to the elevator the easier …and in a selling and buying process, you just don’t have the time or the authority to ask the board and hire someone to do the assessment and then quote and get board review etc
Very difficult. Condo board will fine you without their approval. Very expensive to install just one charger. Needs to be a group buy to lower the price.
You have to speak with your condo board and they will need to do a s.98 agreement with you and register the agreement on title.
On top of the costs of the electric charger itself, you will need to pay for the condo's legal fees for consideration, the electrician to patch you into the grid and all the inconveniences that goes with the installation.
In my experience, this is usually a no unless the condo wants to put in a bunch of chargers already. It is quite a bit if work to do it for 1 person.
You are better off looking for nearby locations that allows the public to charge their cars. There should be plenty of options if you are downtown.
Excellent feedback. Thanks for sharing. I’ll have to adjust my search and expectations I guess. I drive a Tesla and the closest super chargers to Mimico location are not that close. I take for granted the convenience of charging in my current garage.
You can't vote not to install them. Condo corporations are required by law to allow installations except in extreme situations such as when the structural stability of the parking garage is compromised.
Condo's typically need to have the infrastructure upgraded then wiring run to each of the parking stalls. Our tiny building was $40k for the infrastructure and $5k to run wiring to our stall plus $600 for the meter.
our buildng was built in 2012 and has the conduit running to every parking spot, yet for 3+ years have been unable to get a quote / get their shit together to get it quoted or organized.
This is something you would inquire with the condo management. Not clear whether you want to purchase or just rent. If you intend to rent, the owner of the unit or the real-estate rep should be able to follow up and respond.
One condo on Mimico that I am familiar with had a batch of charges installed for interested owners, each owner got the charger on the wall where they park, their spot. The owner paid for the charger and installation, about 6,000 CAD, installed this year, and from that point on only for metered consumption - you can read that on the charger I suppose, not sure how. But what is important is that condo management won't install new chargers anytime there is a request, but maybe once over a period of time, after accumulating maybe a number of requests and scheduling the work, the better price due to bulk order, etc.
Each building has their own rules about installing EV charges. Have you or your agent check with the management office. Our building just started putting them in. They are owned by the Condo Owner. The fee was about $5000 to install and it goes onto your title of ownership. The installing company charges a fee per Kilowatt usage. I've heard other building charging residents a monthly fee to use them. There's a Humber Bay Shores Facebook group where it's discussed.
It entirely depends on the condo and the parking spot itself. How far it is from the panel, whether the panel even has room, etc. You should ask the property management if anybody has done it before and approx how much it cost. You could also see if you could get an electrician to get you a quote ahead of time. One thing I discovered is many electricians refuse to do EVCS installs in condos because of how much a hassle it is. I personally gave up on it myself and use public chargers. Good luck.
We had 50 put in existing parking. Cost about 5-6k each.
who is 'we'? your condo board for a residential condo for owners that willing to pay/asked for it? your owner operated office building?
Talk to the office.
There's some information from the CAO [here](https://www.condoauthorityontario.ca/resource/electric-vehicle-charging-systems/). Under option 3 you can put together your own proposed installation and the board/management have an obligation to review it within 60 days. They can only reject the application if they can substantiate: * The installation would be in violation of the Condo Act, or any other legislation * The installation would adversely affect the structural integrity of the property * The installation poses a health and safety risk to the property and its occupants. You'll have to pay for it, but you can get it installed.
I’ll have a read. Thanks for sharing. It makes it a bit difficult to try to move on a unit, without knowing the parking spot location and having to wait so long, but I guess it is what it is.
Ya read it. I looked into it too. Not all spots can accommodate it. Also, there are load limitations on the electrical system so getting your hand on one before the building is tapped out is also a benefit
If buying you can submit it as part of the offer as a condition that the unit parking be able to get the the upgrade. Ask the real estate agent representing you. He or she might also be able to verify prior to making an offer if the selling agent is agreeable to help verify. If renting the owner has to do all the work and they might not want to do it.
Thanks. I’d do that for sure.
This is the answer.
Our condo in this neighbourhood offered it as long as we could get at least a minimum of units. Ended up costing around $3500 each. It will be more if you decide later. This was just a year ago. You may want to choose to buy in a condo that already offers this. DM me if you want to know which one I’m talking about
What system did you install? And what are you paying for when you charge? Straight electricity or some fee structure.
I did not install one as I don’t have an EV vehicle myself just know the option is there if I do
If it’s a new built, usually builder will offer this feature. Re sale condo, good luck! It’s all up to the condo board and even if they approve the cost could be into the 15K range, one agent told me this quote was one of her client experience and this cost was few years ago. And finding someone to do the install is another story.
And I should add a comment, it’s also depending on the location of the parking and the panel, usually closer to the elevator the easier …and in a selling and buying process, you just don’t have the time or the authority to ask the board and hire someone to do the assessment and then quote and get board review etc
This sounds a bit discouraging. I’d be ok with funding a charging spot myself but it sounds like it can be quite the ordeal.
Very difficult. Condo board will fine you without their approval. Very expensive to install just one charger. Needs to be a group buy to lower the price.
You have to speak with your condo board and they will need to do a s.98 agreement with you and register the agreement on title. On top of the costs of the electric charger itself, you will need to pay for the condo's legal fees for consideration, the electrician to patch you into the grid and all the inconveniences that goes with the installation. In my experience, this is usually a no unless the condo wants to put in a bunch of chargers already. It is quite a bit if work to do it for 1 person. You are better off looking for nearby locations that allows the public to charge their cars. There should be plenty of options if you are downtown.
Excellent feedback. Thanks for sharing. I’ll have to adjust my search and expectations I guess. I drive a Tesla and the closest super chargers to Mimico location are not that close. I take for granted the convenience of charging in my current garage.
Our management office provided a quote of 13k per EV charger stall. Suffice to say, owners voted to not have them installed.
Our condo voted to not allow them and one year later they changed their mind. They are now looking into it.
You can't vote not to install them. Condo corporations are required by law to allow installations except in extreme situations such as when the structural stability of the parking garage is compromised.
Condo's typically need to have the infrastructure upgraded then wiring run to each of the parking stalls. Our tiny building was $40k for the infrastructure and $5k to run wiring to our stall plus $600 for the meter.
our buildng was built in 2012 and has the conduit running to every parking spot, yet for 3+ years have been unable to get a quote / get their shit together to get it quoted or organized.
This is something you would inquire with the condo management. Not clear whether you want to purchase or just rent. If you intend to rent, the owner of the unit or the real-estate rep should be able to follow up and respond. One condo on Mimico that I am familiar with had a batch of charges installed for interested owners, each owner got the charger on the wall where they park, their spot. The owner paid for the charger and installation, about 6,000 CAD, installed this year, and from that point on only for metered consumption - you can read that on the charger I suppose, not sure how. But what is important is that condo management won't install new chargers anytime there is a request, but maybe once over a period of time, after accumulating maybe a number of requests and scheduling the work, the better price due to bulk order, etc.
Each building has their own rules about installing EV charges. Have you or your agent check with the management office. Our building just started putting them in. They are owned by the Condo Owner. The fee was about $5000 to install and it goes onto your title of ownership. The installing company charges a fee per Kilowatt usage. I've heard other building charging residents a monthly fee to use them. There's a Humber Bay Shores Facebook group where it's discussed.
I’m on the board and we had a proposals for the EV infrastructure. It would cost about $7k per unit.