A practical EV charging solution for multifamily properties has been tricky to find in the past. The cost needs to be balanced against meeting current demand and, ideally, planning for future usage. For years now, most EV solutions on the market have required significant sacrifices in one or more of those elements. But in this case the developers chose to keep searching until they found something that truly gave them everything they wanted.
Spoiler: they found what they were looking for with Orange Charger.
Wanted: EV Charging for New 100-unit Apartment Project in Mebane, NC
The developers of a new 100-unit property in Mebane, NC, knew the data. Around 1.6 million EVs were sold in 2023, and that number was predicted to rise in the coming years. To make their property as attractive as possible for future residents, cost-effective EV charging was a critical amenity to offer. So, they started looking for a solution.
At first, they believed they’d found their answer from a different vendor. This vendor pitched them a solution of ten 40 Amp, Level 2 charging stations to serve the entire property. However, it didn’t take much scrutiny to see that this solution was far from ideal. It allowed only a tiny fraction of residents to charge a vehicle at any given time, and even that small number of EV charging units was going to put a significant dent in their budget.
So, the developers decided to continue their search just a little longer, hoping to find a solution that:
- Was more affordable than other solutions on the market.
- Could meet resident EV charging demand on day one.
- Could scale to meet increased resident EV charging demand in the future.
Orange Answers the Call
After resuming their hunt for a more practical EV charging solution, the developers found Orange. Their low-power charging outlets offered everything that the other vendor's solution lacked.
Orange was more affordable to install. It was also more affordable to operate. Orange has no recurring operating expense fees. Residents only pay eight cents per KwH to Orange when the chargers are used, and the additional amount of energy gets reimbursed back to the property.
Orange could meet demand, both now and in the future. For around the same cost that another vendor had bid for ten units, Orange could offer the developers 100 separate chargers. Orange’s solution would outfit all 52 on-site garage spaces plus 48 additional common spaces with overnight charging outlets. This meant real, comprehensive coverage that exceeded current demand and could meet future demand growth without requiring any retrofitting.
Choosing Orange Just Made Sense
Once they had both bids before them, there was no contest on which to choose. Orange's solution for EV charging in apartment garages and common spaces resolved every issue, both pressing and anticipated, while staying comfortably within budget. With 100 units on site, EV charging could be more than just a buzzword on a brochure. It could become a real, meaningful amenity for residents. Something accessible to everyone, every single day.
Interested in multifamily EV charging for your property? Orange Charger is an Energy Management Solution designed specifically for multifamily homes. Our reliable, affordable, and maintenance-free EV charging can enhance your property’s value. If that sounds like a sweet deal to you, then why not get the ball rolling today? Contact us now to learn how Orange could work for your property.
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