Case Study
160-lot strata building in North Ryde, NSW introduces EV charging
Project overview
A 160-lot strata building in North Ryde introduced EV charging for 36 car spaces, with a clear pathway to scale across the building as demand grows. The Owners Corporation contributed approximately $200 per lot, with EV users covering their own connection costs of around $800 per space.
The situation
Resident interest in EV charging was increasing, but the committee wanted to avoid a large upfront electrical upgrade. The goal was to find a solution that met current demand without committing the building to unnecessary infrastructure or long-term cost.
The approach
Ready Steady Plug was selected to support a staged rollout using standard 15A charging outlets, managed centrally across the building. The system was designed to work within the building’s existing electrical capacity and allow additional charging points to be added over time.
The setup
Installation was carried out by a trusted Ready Steady Plug integrator and included:
Standard 15A charge points connected to the nearest EV Distribution Boards
Three 12-pole EVDBs with redundant communications
Full system design and scope provided by Ready Steady Plug
How it’s managed
A comprehensive energy metering and dynamic load management system was deployed. Mains, common mains, and sub-mains are metered separately, allowing charging load to be monitored and balanced automatically. This ensures EV charging stays within available capacity and the building’s supply is protected.
The outcome
The building was able to introduce EV charging without major infrastructure upgrades. Costs are clearly separated between EV and non-EV owners, ongoing management is straightforward, and the system can expand as EV adoption increases.
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