MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING
USE CASE 03
Why is this Use Case 'In the Money'?
(What is the simple version of why the use case works operationally / financially.)
Specific Business Case Scenarios
Example A: Small Class C Property:
Input: Level 2 chargers
Average install cost: $6,000 per port
Utility rebates: $3,000 per port (e.g., APS or SRP)
Business Case
Initial Investment: $6,000 x 2 = $12,000
Post-Incentives: $12,000 - $6,000 = $6,000
Annual Revenue: $3,240
Payback Period: Less than 2 years
Global Best Practices Applied Locally
Modular Installation (Phased Approach)
Low-Power, High-Quantity Charging
Open Network and Software Platforms
Partnering with Utilities and Cities
Obstacles / Challenges
(What are the main issues that need to be navigated in order to achieve the potential business value?)
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Stakeholders: Owners, residents, utilities, governments, vendors
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Leverage Points:
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Lower-power chargers
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Reservation software
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Amenity marketing
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Cost-sharing models
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Feedback Loops:
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Positive: More chargers → more adoption
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Negative: High cost perception → no adoption
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For Property Owners
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High upfront costs ($4k–$7k/port)
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Limited current demand
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Regulatory complexity
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Fee vs. free amenity dilemma
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For Property Managers
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Maintenance challenges
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Security concerns
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Charger overstay issues
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Key Success Factors & Other Resources
•Widespread Access - Apartments have the ability to implement technology with scalable infrastructure for future demand.
•Cost-Effective Installations - Owner's leverage incentives, phased rollouts, and strategic planning to minimize capital expenditure.
•Streamlined Processes - Clear, predictable permitting and utility coordination reduce installation delays.
•Resident Equity - Charging is priced fairly and accessible to residents regardless of income or shift schedules.
•Market Competitiveness - EV charging is marketed as a key amenity with potential to provide market advantage
Implementing the Step-by-Step Plan
(Application of the 5 steps, specific to this use case)
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Build a cross-functional team
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Engage with your utility
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Perform your research
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Find your Enablers
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Get Leadership Buy-in
Rationale:
Bundle projects with capital improvements
Deploy lower-power chargers
Streamline decision-making process
Next Steps:
Site assessment
Build business case
Engage stakeholders
Align with improvement cycles
INCOMPLETE
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(Create intro para for what is MFH)
From Students:
Retrofitting EV charging technology presents unique challenges not present in new construction implementation, including additional costs of updating electrical infrastructure and inconveniencing tenants during the installation process.
Through a phased implementation approach and project bundling strategies, owners can partially mitigate high upfront costs and save time.
As EV adoption trends upward, property owners can make smaller, systematic investments in response to tenant demand and prior investment performance.
Risk: No chargers = less competitive properties
Focus: Retrofit projects aligned with capital improvements
Includes: AZ-specific business case + global best practices.
Goal: Actionable recommendations for Class B & C apartments Target Properties:
10–30 years old, mid-range pricing
Objectives:
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AZ-specific ROI models
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Retrofit & new construction guidance
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Adapt global best practices
Audience: Property owners, developers, HOAs
Case Studies
(Links to PDF case studies)
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Sapp, K. (2024, July 2). EV Fleet Electrification Upfront Costs vs. Long-Term Savings | Qmerit. Qmerit. https://qmerit.com/blog/electrify-your-fleet-upfront-costs-vs-long-term-savings/
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U.S. Department of Energy. (2024, November). Alternative Fuels Data Center: Maps and Data - Average Annual Vehicle Miles Traveled by Major Vehicle Category. Afdc.energy.gov. https://afdc.energy.gov/data/10309