EV Charging Systems for Apartments and Businesses is a practical, step-by-step guide for property owners, operators, and EV charging professionals who want to successfully plan, install, and operate electric vehicle charging systems in multifamily and commercial properties.
As demand for EV charging rapidly increases, apartment complexes and business properties face growing pressure to offer reliable charging access. Yet many owners struggle with high installation costs, limited parking, electrical capacity constraints, complex billing requirements, and evolving regulations. This book addresses those challenges head-on with clear, real-world guidance.
Readers will learn how to assess property requirements, select the right charging technologies, design scalable electrical and data networks, manage installation projects, and operate charging systems efficiently over the long term. The book also explains how to unlock grants, rebates, and utility incentives, evaluate ownership and partnership models, and create sustainable revenue streams while improving tenant satisfaction and property value.
Created by 12 EV charging industry experts and informed by insights from more than 100 apartment owners, installers, manufacturers, utilities, and regulatory specialists, this book delivers proven strategies grounded in real-world experience-not theory.
Whether you are just beginning to explore EV charging or expanding an existing system, EV Charging Systems for Apartments and Businesses provides the practical knowledge needed to avoid costly mistakes, comply with regulations, and turn EV charging infrastructure into a long-term asset.
What You'll Learn
- How to evaluate EV charging demand and property readiness
- Key components of EV charging systems, from hardware to cloud software
- Design and planning strategies for cost-effective, scalable installations
- Best practices for installation, commissioning, and long-term operation
- Revenue models, ownership options, and return-on-investment analysis
- How to secure grants, rebates, and utility incentives
- Regulatory, safety, and ADA compliance requirements
- Future-ready options including energy storage, solar integration, and system expansion
Ideal for:
Apartment owners, property managers, real estate developers, EV charging installers, manufacturers, utilities, consultants, and anyone responsible for deploying EV charging in multifamily or commercial properties.
Battaglia, Michael: - Mike Battaglia is the President and CEO of Blink Charging. He has over 30 years of leadership and development experience with growth strategy, global operations, and EV infrastructure expansion and has overseen Blink's rapid global expansion and service and product launches. He previously worked at J.D. Power, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., and SmartDisk. In 2020 he joined Blink and was promoted to President and CEO in early 2025. He has led Blink's revenue growth, has overseen the global rollout of EV chargers in multifamily residences, workplaces, fleets and public venues, and has been recognized among industry leaders, driving EV adoption and sustainability in transport.
Riahi, Omar: - Omar Riahi is the Global EV Enablement & Sales Development Manager at Percepta, specializing in innovative customer support strategies for the EV industry. With over 15 years of expertise in customer service operations, process optimization, and EV support technologies, Omar has driven initiatives that enhance satisfaction, streamline workflows, and reduce costs. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, he is known for implementing data-driven solutions that elevate EV customer experiences while creating new value for automotive clients.
