How do you present a charging facility to non-EV residents? And what are the options if the meeting votes no?
The right to a charging point
Much of the local legislation around charging points in apartment buildings is driven by the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). In the Netherlands this is being translated into the upcoming Right-to-Charge Regulation (notificatieregeling): residents will soon have the right to install a charging point simply by notifying the board, unless there are technical or safety objections. The regulation is expected in the summer of 2026.
How to present the proposal to non-EV residents
Non-EV residents initially only see costs. Three arguments make the difference:
- Lower service charges. The fixed costs of a large grid connection are shared with EV drivers. This often results in a direct saving for non-EV residents.
- Increased property value. A parking space with a charging option is worth more - both when selling the space and when selling the apartment.
- Future-proofing. From 2035, no new combustion engine vehicles may be sold. Everyone will eventually drive electric. Those who invest now do so on better terms than those who wait until they have no choice.
Preventing a patchwork of private installations
The Right-to-Charge Regulation gives residents the right to install their own point, but a VvE can get ahead of this by offering a collective solution that is better, cheaper and safer. Capture this in a charging policy adopted at the AGM.
What if the AGM votes no?
A rejection does not have to be the end. Find allies and start building the case. Our free Quick Scan is a good starting point: it provides the financial foundation needed for a convincing AGM proposal at no cost. You can also consult a legal adviser about the scope of the Right-to-Charge Regulation in your specific situation, or propose a small pilot of two or three charging points as a first step.
Further reading: Right-to-Charge Regulation - VvE Belang and Charging in a VvE - Vereniging Eigen Huis