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I generally agree with pebeaco. I would add that it is often quite feasible to have ad hoc arrangements for the first few EVs in a building. It is very unlikely that allowing an inexpensive installation of a few 10A power points will over-load a building. If in doubt, get an agreement that the EV owners will set their cars to pause charging between 5 and 8PM to avoid the time of typical peak demand. You could have an agreement that the EV owners will pay an estimated amount based on milage or an electrician could put a simple, cheap kWh counter in line with a power point so all parties can see and record exactly what was added to the OC’s account and arrange reimbursement.
Any permissions could be given subject to acknowledgement that they are temporary and may be revoked later when there is more demand for EV charging and the OC sorts out fancier charging arrangements, probably with a load management system that slows or pauses charging when building demand is high but also allows faster-than-10A charging when building demand is low or few cars are plugged in.
I’d also point out that the new National Construction Code calls for this sort of load management system to be installed in new apartment blocks along with sufficient space on distribution boards and cable trays etc for all units to have charging in their parking space.