Context
Why buildings use EV Ready Plans
EV charging demand usually starts with a few requests and grows quickly. Without a building-wide plan, approvals often happen one at a time—leading to inconsistent outcomes, unclear limits, and future rework.
An EV Ready Plan creates a clear approach that the building can follow over time, and it can also support eligibility for BC Hydro EV charging rebates where the program applies.
- Consistency: a repeatable approach for future installations.
- Clarity: a plain-language summary of constraints and next steps.
- Budgeting: planning-level guidance to support decisions.
- Rebates: documentation structured to support BC Hydro rebate pathways.
Scope
What the EV Ready Plan includes
A building-wide EV charging readiness plan that defines the approach, documents assumptions, and outlines a practical path forward.
Existing system snapshot
A planning-level summary of service and distribution relevant to EV charging.
Capacity and constraints
What the building can support today, and what limits drive the recommended approach.
EV charging approach
A defined strategy for how EV charging will scale over time at the building.
Recommended path forward
A single preferred direction that can be implemented consistently.
Budget-level guidance
Planning-level cost guidance to support budgeting (not construction pricing).
Written deliverable
A clear report suitable for councils, managers, owners, and rebate administrators.
Process
How the process works
Start with what’s available, confirm what matters, then deliver a plan the building can actually use.
- Intake: confirm goals, timeline, and available documents.
- Records review: drawings, schedules, and prior studies (if any).
- Site check (if needed): verify key electrical and parking details.
- Draft plan: confirm facts and fill gaps with your designated contact.
- Final plan: issue the EV Ready Plan with a short follow-up period for questions.
Coordination is done through the building’s designated contact (often a property manager or representative). A brief walkthrough can be included if helpful.
Combined planning
Combine with an Electrical Planning Report
EV Ready Plans can be completed on their own, or combined with a broader Electrical Planning Report.
When combined, the same planning effort can cover EV charging plus other electrification priorities (heat pumps, electric hot water, shared amenities), using aligned assumptions and a coordinated path forward.
- One coordinated process: EVs plus other future electrical loads.
- Aligned assumptions: consistent planning across building priorities.
- Clear staging: a sensible sequence for future upgrades.
Limitations
What the plan does (and does not) do
This is a planning deliverable. It supports direction-setting, budgeting, and consistent decision-making. Detailed design, permits, and construction pricing are typically separate steps.
- Planning-level: supports decisions; not a construction design package.
- No approvals implied: does not approve chargers or guarantee utility acceptance.
- Vendor-neutral: the focus is a workable approach, not product sales.
- Based on available inputs: conclusions reflect documents and site conditions at the time.
Next steps
Request a quote
Share the building address and a few basics. We’ll reply with the recommended next step and a quote with a clear scope.
For EV charging installation services, see EV Charging. For broader electrification planning, see Electrical Planning Report (Strata).
Start here
Use the contact form to request a quote.
Request a quoteDocuments can also be sent to [email protected].
What to include
- Building name and address
- Approx. number of units and parking stalls
- Metering type (if known)
- Available drawings, schedules, or prior studies
- Current EV requests and timeline