Whether for private installations in a residence or shared charging stations, every HOA should have an EV charging policy. If you don’t have one, it’s best to develop one as you plan for community charging.
So, review your HOA governing documents to see what might apply to both residential and shared charging stations. The HOA’s governing documents may need to be amended to allow for the installation of EV chargers and to define responsibilities for maintenance and costs.
As you develop your policy make sure to cover topics such as how to schedule station use, fees, maintenance etc., making it clear that HOA members still will have to pay for charging. Also, outline how your HOA will handle disputes by residents, including opposition from members who don’t own EVs, how to allocate charging spots, who gets priority on charging or priority times, and what do to if (when) demand exceeds supply.
Other aspects of the policy might include:
How will time slots for the station be allocated?
How will usage fees be determined and paid?
How will changes in usage fees be approved?
Can the policy cover expansion of the charging station as more residents buy EVs?
How will changes in rates, expansion etc. be communicated to residents and how will they be approved?
Selecting and using licensed contractors for installation.