Level 1 EV charging involves installing intelligent power sockets in individual car spaces, allowing residents to plug in and charge their electric vehicles directly.
Unlike standard power outlets, these sockets are designed specifically for EV charging, with built-in safety, load management, billing, and user control features. This ensures reliable performance while maintaining flexibility for other uses when not charging a vehicle.
For many apartment buildings, Level 1 EV charging is the ideal middle-ground solution, offering the convenience of in-space charging without the need for large upfront investment, while keeping future infrastructure options open.
Significantly more affordable than full backbone infrastructure, typically $650-$1,500 per charger installed. The installation of the IPS doesn't require significant infrastructure upgrades such as main switchboard upgrades and additional distribution boards, making the costs much more digestible for committees.
NOX intelligent power sockets include built-in load management and energy metering, allowing apartment buildings to safely support EV charging without overloading existing electrical infrastructure. The NOX system intelligently manages available power across all connected sockets while individually tracking energy usage for each resident.
Residents use the NOX billing app to activate charging sessions and pay directly for their electricity usage. This creates a simple, transparent system with no ongoing electricity costs for the building or owners corporation.
Residents can charge their vehicle in their own car space, without relying on shared charging bays or managing bookings and availability with other users. Level 1 charging provides approximately 15–22km of range per hour, more than enough for the average driver travelling around 30km per day.
Sockets can still be used for other purposes when not charging an EV, providing value for all residents. Whether it’s powering tools or cleaning equipment the infrastructure remains useful for the entire building, not just EV owners.
This apartment building in Darling Point installed five intelligent power sockets in their outdoor car park, providing residents with access to EV charging while maintaining flexibility for other uses.
The solution delivered a cost-effective way to introduce EV charging without committing to full infrastructure, ensuring both EV and non-EV residents benefit from the installation.
We use intelligent power sockets from NOX Energy, an Australian-owned provider specialising in EV charging solutions.
These sockets are designed to safely deliver EV charging in apartment environments, with built-in load management to ensure the building’s electrical capacity is not exceeded. User access and energy usage can also be monitored, allowing for fair and transparent billing if required. Everything is easily managed and viewed via the NOX app.
With local support and technology built for Australian conditions, NOX provides a reliable and future-ready solution for apartment buildings.
We specialise in retrofitting EV charging solutions for existing apartment buildings across Sydney. Our team works closely with strata committees to design and deliver solutions that are practical, scalable, and tailored to each building’s needs.
From intelligent power sockets through to full backbone infrastructure, we guide you every step of the way.
Converted two visitor car spaces into shared EV charging bays, giving both residents and guests easy access to charging.
Installed intelligent power sockets in outdoor car spaces, enabling flexible EV charging without limiting use for other residents.
Delivered full backbone infrastructure, future-proofing the building and enabling all 180 residents to install their own EV chargers.
From the moment we enter your premises, our staff have been trained to assess and mitigate all potential risks. All installations are completed by Australian qualified and experienced electricians in line with Australian electrical standards and regulations.
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