Ready Steady Plug Review by Solar Choice
We were recently reviewed by Solar Choice, who published an independent assessment of Ready Steady Plug as an EV charging solution for apartment and strata-managed buildings.
What Solar Choice said they liked
In their review, Solar Choice highlighted that Ready Steady Plug is designed specifically for the challenges of apartment EV charging.
Ready Steady Plug solves common strata charging challenges by:
Using existing power and standard outlets, making it more suitable for strata buildings
Keeping upfront costs lower by avoiding the need for a wall charger at every parking bay
Offering fair, user-pays charging so residents only pay for the electricity they use
Managing charging across the building to protect the electrical system
The ability to be rolled out gradually as more residents switch to EVs
Cost considerations
Solar Choice pointed out that Ready Steady Plug can be significantly cheaper than full Level 2 charging roll-outs in apartment buildings. This is mainly because the system often avoids major electrical upgrades and uses lower-cost hardware per parking space.
They also noted that buildings don’t need to over-invest from day one, as charging infrastructure can be added over time as demand grows.
When Ready Steady Plug is a good fit
According to the review, Ready Steady Plug is best suited to:
Apartment and mixed-use buildings with shared car parks
Buildings with limited spare electrical capacity
Sites where cars are parked for long periods, such as overnight or during the workday
Developers wanting to make buildings EV-ready without large upfront investment
For strata managers and committees, Solar Choice describes Ready Steady Plug as a low-impact way to introduce EV charging while keeping costs, power use, and administration under control.
Read the full independent review
The full Solar Choice review covers charging speeds, costs, pros and cons, and guidance on whether Ready Steady Plug is right for your building.
You can read the full independent Ready Steady Plug review on the Solar Choice website below.
