EV charging reforms put focus on apartment infrastructure
NSW's proposed Right to Charge reforms aim to simplify EV charger installation in apartments and strata properties. Schneider Electric warns that cutting red tape is only part of the problem, with infrastructure gaps remaining.
How will NSW Right to Charge reforms affect EV charger installs in apartments?
Electricians in NSW could see increased demand for EV charger installations in strata buildings. Changes to approval processes may affect how electrical work is scoped and quoted.
Key takeaways
- NSW is proposing Right to Charge reforms to make EV charger installs easier in apartments and strata.
- Schneider Electric says removing approval barriers alone won't solve the infrastructure challenge.
- Electricians may see a rise in strata EV charger work if the reforms pass.
- Underlying electrical infrastructure in older apartment buildings may still need upgrading.
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