June 2023- Projects to install charging points for electric cars in new housing developments not only benefit future homebuyers, but also add significant value to Developers.
First of all, it saves time and effort for the owners, who will no longer have to worry about finding individual charging solutions a posteriori, with the consequent time and cost overruns on the price of the house itself. In addition, this installation can be integrated with the installation of the house itself, ensuring an optimization of all consumption and a lower cost of recharging.
On the other hand, the installation of charging points in new real estate developments encourages the sale of homes, as it provides a differential value. With electric vehicle registrations growing steadily, having a home charging infrastructure can be an important factor in the decision making process for potential buyers. Therefore, it not only provides a competitive advantage, but also demonstrates the developer's commitment to sustainability and adaptation to new mobility needs.
In terms of planning and execution, the on-site installation of all the necessary charging points in a new real estate development presents numerous advantages: the execution of the charging infrastructure is carried out optimally, at minimum cost, and guarantees the best technical solution for the development as a whole. In addition, it has a positive effect on the aesthetics and use of common spaces, avoiding individual solutions that may break the unity of style and move away from the architectural guidelines for the property.
Urko Cantalapiedra, Country Manager Spain and Portugal of VELTIUM SMART CHARGERS tells the most recent case in which the company has participated, through uno of its partner installers. This is a new real estate development in Vitoria-Gasteiz in which each of the 72 associated parking spaces has been fitted with a 7.4 kW LITE Zero charger.
"Sixteen percent of future tenants already had an electric vehicle, so there was an obvious need to install charging points," says Cantalapiedra, "but the data tells us that electromobility is a phenomenon that is clearly on the rise, so, in a way, the developer has anticipated the future needs of home buyers."
"The truth is that it is difficult to put a but to this installation project: although more than 10 km of cable have been used, as the installation was carried out during the construction phase it has been very easy to undertake the work in an orderly manner. And aesthetically the result is unbeatable, the developer has increased its value proposition to potential buyers, and in addition, with our LITE Zero chargers safe, intelligent and energy-efficient charging is assured for the users of the chargers. It's a win-win for all parties, no doubt."