Don’t Just Meet the Minimum Requirements

According to Estonia’s Building Code, any new building with more than 10 parking spaces must include EV charging infrastructure.

Specifically:

• Residential buildings must have cable routes prepared for every parking space.
• Non-residential buildings must have cable routing for at least every fifth spot, and at least one charging point installed.

This legal baseline, however, is just that – the bare minimum. Running a few empty conduits (cable routes) may technically meet the requirement, but it doesn’t address future demand or long-term convenience for residents.

🔍 Estonian Building Code or local EV infrastructure guidelines

Smart Planning Means Smart Savings
Future residents will expect more than empty tubes. Installing EV chargers without a smart foundation – like a load-balanced charging panel – can quickly lead to capacity issues, expensive upgrades, and regulatory headaches.

When the smart infrastructure is in place, adding one or even several chargers is simple. Users only pay for standard installation and plug the charger into a pre-configured, managed system.

Smart Planning Means Smart Savings

Future residents will expect more than empty tubes. Installing EV chargers without a smart foundation – like a load-balanced charging panel – can quickly lead to capacity issues, expensive upgrades, and regulatory headaches.

One smart approach is to prepare the building during construction with a central smart distribution cabinet that enables seamless future expansion. With this setup, adding one or several chargers later is simple and cost-effective. Residents or building managers avoid repeated permit processes and expensive power upgrades.

When the smart infrastructure is in place, adding a charger is as easy as mounting it on the wall and connecting it to the system. This reduces disruption and ensures a smooth path for residents to start using EVs.

Key Advantages for Residents

• Individual billing per apartment: The smart system can measure electricity usage per charger, enabling accurate apartment-based invoicing.
• Savings up to 50% on charging costs: With a smart app, charging can be scheduled automatically during off-peak hours when electricity is cheapest.
• Plug & charge convenience: Once set up, users simply connect the cable – the app handles the rest.

🔊 Reference to compatible smart app

Final Thoughts: Invest Smart Now to Avoid Headaches Later

Installing smart EV infrastructure at the time of construction is the most cost-effective and future-proof approach. Doing it piecemeal – charger by charger – leads to complexity, higher expenses, and frustrated residents.

Apartment buildings with smart charging setups are more attractive to buyers and renters, especially younger, tech-forward residents with EVs or plans to switch.

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