Why landlords, etc. say no to EV chargers

EV chargers.

Yesterday’s post covered right-to-charge laws that are protection for citizens who wish to install EV chargers at their homes, condos, and even rentals in some cases. Here, we’re going to discuss why these laws have come to exist at all.

In other words, why do landlords, homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and condo boards even care? The experience from here comes down to fear of the unknown.

Liability

Real estate agents have told me that building owners are concerned about liability. But in truth, my renters insurance carrier is not concerned about adding a charging station to my policy and does not see an electrical risk.

Older buildings

My current landlord noted that the building’s wiring is old. This is only partly true, as it is an old single family home that has been carved up into three apartments. That process included the installation of an upgraded circuit box for each unit.

Further, each unit has an  electric clothes dryer, which requires the same voltage, and thus circuit breaker, that a Level 2 charger would require.

Literally no difference. And of course, a brand new wire would be run to the charger, resulting in zero impact on any other wiring.

In this case, it is simply a matter of fear of the unknown.

Property changes

I will have to review my lease to see if there is a stipulation prohibiting a material change to the property, but I don’t believe it was anticipated.

This is the same kind of excuse used by HOAs and condo boards as well. In truth the end result would be a quieter neighborhood!

Right-to-charge

So EV drivers end up lobbying — successfully in many cases — for the right to add a charger to what may very well be their own property. And its their money!

In any case, as EVs become more commonplace, ignorance fades. But it can be a painfully slow process.

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