Live in an apartment? How to get a charge point.
Without a private driveway, a lot depends on the building and your co-owners. Pick your situation below. The rules come from the Civil Code and the Flemish government.
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This is not legal advice. The obligations for new builds and renovations apply in the Flemish Region. The legal text on Justel is consolidated to the end of 2020, so check the current version.
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Frequently asked questions about charging in an apartment
Can I install a charge point in the shared car park?
That is not settled. The law gives owners the right to make changes at their own cost and to lay cables for energy infrastructure, but does not mention charge points. Discuss it with the building manager and get legal advice if needed.
Does an apartment building have to have charge points?
In Flanders, new builds and major renovations must prepare every parking space for charge points, under certain conditions. Existing buildings without a renovation have no obligation.
Who pays for a charge point in an apartment building?
We found nothing in the law about an individual meter or billing for electricity. If you lay cables under article 3.82 §2, the other co-owners must not pay for it.
I have no parking in the building. What now?
In Flanders you can then request a public charger if there is no public charge point within 250 metres. You can read the conditions in our guide to your first electric car.