I live in a condo in Boston that has a large parking garage with a dedicated space for each resident. While awaiting delivery of my model Y, I've been thinking a lot about how to optimize my charging situation.
My building has 6 charging bays in the upstairs area of the garage that I will be able to pay to use (Shell Recharge stations with J1772 cables) however they're shared with a valet area and there are certain hours of the day when we're not allowed to be there because valet needs the space and it does get congested at times . They're 7.5 kW level 2 chargers. It's not bad but also far from perfect.
I realized today that there's actually a 120V power outlet very close to my space (see photos). If I could somehow use that outlet I'd have my own private charging area without need to share the upstairs spaces with neighbors and move my car in an hour during different parts of the day. However the tricky part is this otulet is 25 feet from my car so I'd need some sort of extension, and I'd need to find some solution that would allow me to pay for my energy usage.
Let's assume for a moment that the HOA says it's ok for me to set something up as long as I pay for usage and any upgrades to the electricity system. Is it technically feasible to use an outlet 25 feet away? I heard extension cords were now recommended. And are there reasonable metering solutions to help me pay my fair share? How would I go about getting something like this set up?
There is a "right to charge" law in Boston that may be relevant here. It prevents the HOA from prohibiting me from setting up my own personal charger at my own parking space even if that space is in an HOA common area which I believe is how our garage is set up (I own exclusive rights to my one parking space in the parking structure).
Boston's Right to Charge Law prevents homeowner and
condominium associations from prohibiting or unreasonably restricting owner's rights to
install electric vehicle charging stations in areas in which the owner has exclusive rights of
ownership or use. The law imposes rules and regulations on both owners and associations.
Specifically, owners are required to cover installation costs, ensure that the stations are
installed by licensed contractors or electricians, and confirm that the installations comply
with all applicable health, safety, and land use requirements. In addition, owners are
subject to certain disclosure requirements regarding the existence and costs associated with
electric vehicle charging stations.
Associations are prevented from unreasonably restricting owner's rights to install
electric vehicle charging stations but are permitted to place reasonable restrictions which
do not significantly increase the cost of charging stations, significantly decrease their
efficiency, or effectively prohibit the installation altogether. Associations may require the
submission of applications before installation of electric vehicle charging stations. These
applications must be treated in the same manner as all other applications for architectural
modification to the property, and the applications must be approved if the owner complies
with the association's architectural standards and the requirements of the Right to Charge
Law. Associations are prohibited
My building has 6 charging bays in the upstairs area of the garage that I will be able to pay to use (Shell Recharge stations with J1772 cables) however they're shared with a valet area and there are certain hours of the day when we're not allowed to be there because valet needs the space and it does get congested at times . They're 7.5 kW level 2 chargers. It's not bad but also far from perfect.
I realized today that there's actually a 120V power outlet very close to my space (see photos). If I could somehow use that outlet I'd have my own private charging area without need to share the upstairs spaces with neighbors and move my car in an hour during different parts of the day. However the tricky part is this otulet is 25 feet from my car so I'd need some sort of extension, and I'd need to find some solution that would allow me to pay for my energy usage.
Let's assume for a moment that the HOA says it's ok for me to set something up as long as I pay for usage and any upgrades to the electricity system. Is it technically feasible to use an outlet 25 feet away? I heard extension cords were now recommended. And are there reasonable metering solutions to help me pay my fair share? How would I go about getting something like this set up?
There is a "right to charge" law in Boston that may be relevant here. It prevents the HOA from prohibiting me from setting up my own personal charger at my own parking space even if that space is in an HOA common area which I believe is how our garage is set up (I own exclusive rights to my one parking space in the parking structure).
Boston's Right to Charge Law prevents homeowner and
condominium associations from prohibiting or unreasonably restricting owner's rights to
install electric vehicle charging stations in areas in which the owner has exclusive rights of
ownership or use. The law imposes rules and regulations on both owners and associations.
Specifically, owners are required to cover installation costs, ensure that the stations are
installed by licensed contractors or electricians, and confirm that the installations comply
with all applicable health, safety, and land use requirements. In addition, owners are
subject to certain disclosure requirements regarding the existence and costs associated with
electric vehicle charging stations.
Associations are prevented from unreasonably restricting owner's rights to install
electric vehicle charging stations but are permitted to place reasonable restrictions which
do not significantly increase the cost of charging stations, significantly decrease their
efficiency, or effectively prohibit the installation altogether. Associations may require the
submission of applications before installation of electric vehicle charging stations. These
applications must be treated in the same manner as all other applications for architectural
modification to the property, and the applications must be approved if the owner complies
with the association's architectural standards and the requirements of the Right to Charge
Law. Associations are prohibited