Multi-Family & HOA EV Charging in San Mateo
Charging for condos, apartments and HOA communities from Foster City lagoon complexes to downtown San Mateo buildings near 3rd Ave.
Shared Garages, Fair Charging
In a shared building, one resident's charger affects everyone's electrical capacity, parking rules and monthly bill. That is why condo and apartment charging stalls. San Mateo EV Charger Installation works with HOA boards, property managers and individual owners to get charging approved and installed. We start with a load study of the building's service, then propose a plan: individual metered chargers, a shared load-managed system, or a mix. We prepare the documents boards ask for and install with minimal disruption to residents. California law gives owners a path to request charging in common-interest communities; we help the board and owner reach a plan that works for both.
What a Multi-Family Project Includes
Multi-family work needs the electrical plan and the people plan. We bring both.
Building load study
We measure the building's available capacity so the board knows how many chargers it can support now and later.
Board-ready documents
Clear drawings, a scope of work and a load summary written for non-electricians who have to vote on it.
Individually metered chargers
Each resident's charging is tracked to their own account, so nobody pays for a neighbor's car.
Load-shared systems
Multiple chargers share a fixed amount of power, letting more residents charge without a costly service upgrade.
Network billing setup
For shared chargers, we set up networked units that bill each driver for their own sessions.
Single-owner installs
Owners with a deeded or assigned space can get a charger run from their own unit's meter where the layout allows.
Future-ready conduit
We can install conduit and capacity for future spaces now, so adding chargers later is cheaper.
Permits and inspections
We handle the permits and inspections for the common areas and individual units.
Resident-friendly scheduling
We post notices, keep driveways clear and work in sections so residents can still park.
How We Work With Your Building
Load study and site visit
Call (650) 727-5460. We visit the garage and electrical room, measure capacity and learn how parking is assigned. Expect a written summary within days.
Proposal for the board
We present options with costs, from one owner's charger to a building-wide system. We can attend a board meeting to answer questions directly.
Installation and setup
Once approved, we pull permits, install in phases and set up metering or network billing. Residents get simple instructions for their first charge.
Why Boards and Managers Call Us
We speak board
We turn electrical detail into plain options and costs, so boards can decide without a dozen follow-up questions.
Fair cost allocation
Metering and network billing mean each driver pays for their own charging. That ends a lot of arguments before they start.
Room to grow
We design for the next ten chargers, not just the first one, so the building does not repeat the process every year.
Every job includes
- Licensed C-10 & Insured
- Written Proposals for Boards
- Phased installs that keep parking open
- EVITP-Certified Installers
Bring EV Charging to Your Building
Whether you are one owner or the whole board, start with a load study. We will give you options in writing.
(650) 727-5460C-10 licensed · EVITP-certified · Permit and inspection handled