Installing charging stations in condominiums: an obstacle course?
One of the main reasons why there are so few charging stations in condominiums is, of course, the cost to co-owners. Installation is also an important factor to consider, because depending on the power of the charging stationDepending on the power of the charging station, prices can quickly skyrocket. Installation is complex, and techniques vary depending on the type of charging station to be installed.
Despite this, the government offers subsidies for the installation of charging stations to encourage their deployment, but these grants, while attractive and interesting for condominiums and property managers, are not enough. Apart from that, there are also the technical constraints related to their installationsThere are also a number of conditions to be met. There are also a number of procedures to be followed, which can greatly slow down the installation process and discourage condominiums (identifying needs, drawing up the collective infrastructure project, presenting the estimate to the assembly).
The solution? Assistance for installing charging stations in condominiums
Enedis (formerly ERDF), the French electricity grid operator, sees this as an opportunity to change things. The aim is to pre-finance the installation of charging infrastructures for condominiums.
It concerns operators and installers of electric vehicle infrastructure for electric vehicles, mobility mobility operatorsoperators apartment building lessors, the condominium managers and co-owners.
What's new for condominiums? And what will it change for them? From now on, they won't have to pay anything. To put it simply, condominium managers and owners will benefit from a zero out-of-pocket expense, which is good news for private individuals, who will be able to purchase charging stations more easily.
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Reduced VAT and regional aid
The VAT rate is reduced to 5. 5% instead of 20%, and is shown directly on the quote for the purchase and installation of charging stations. To benefit from this reduced VAT rate, a single invoice must be issued for the entire operation.
But that's not all: local authorities also offer subsidies to promote electric mobility. You can find out more directly on the website of your local authority, region or département.
The ADVENIR bonus
Other grants are available for people wishing to receive financial support for theinstallation of their charging station.
The program named ADVENIR program allows you to benefit from a 50% payment for the charging station's materials and equipment. This applies to any charging station, regardless of its use (individual or shared with other co-owners). The maximum amount is €1,660.
Nevertheless, it should be noted that all charging stations will subsequently be supplied with a maximum power of 22 kW. Finally, the ADVENIR bonus specifies that to benefit from this famous subsidy, they must be equipped with an electric control system .
This capped subsidy is designed to support decarbonization initiatives and help individuals, property managers, businesses and local authorities install electric vehicle charging stations. The long-term aim is to finance 125,000 charging points by 2025.
For collective structures, a maximum subsidy of €8,000 excl. tax is granted for parking lots with up to 100 spaces, with €75 excl. tax for each additional space. For outdoor parking lots, the maximum grant is €3,000 excluding VAT.
What's in it for co-owners? Well, this bonus can be combined with that of the ADVENIR PROGRAM.
In conclusion
As we saw earlier, the cost and complexity of installing a charging station explain the low increase in this figure. However, subsidies are gradually being put in place to meet the needs of property managers and co-owners.
They are particularly important in the current context, where the sale of electric vehicles in France is on the rise, and where the French are becoming increasingly aware of environmental issues and making the ecological transition.
