CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
Mobility becomes part
of the energy system.
For apartment buildings, neighbourhoods and property portfolios, we plan charging infrastructure that fits the building and can grow with demand. A robust base infrastructure, efficient use of grid capacity and a scalable operating model are more important than installing the maximum number of chargers on day one.
Demand & infrastructure
We examine parking spaces, cable routes, metering and plant areas and available connection capacity. This creates a phased plan that serves current users and prepares for future charging points.
Load management
Dynamic load management distributes available power among connected vehicles according to demand. This uses existing grid capacity efficiently and can avoid unnecessary connection upgrades.
PV & storage
Where technically and financially appropriate, we integrate photovoltaics and battery storage. Energy management matches building consumption, heat pumps and charging demand with local generation.
Users & billing
For rented properties, access, consumption measurement, billing, service and responsibilities form part of the concept. We account for these processes during planning.
GEIG requirements and transitional rules are assessed for the specific project. Renovation planning should consider parking and electrical infrastructure together.
Assess charging potential free of charge
27 October 2026 · Germany
EV charging: funding deadline and new rules.
The federal programme for charging infrastructure at existing apartment buildings currently accepts applications from owners’ associations, SMEs and private landlords until 10 November 2026, subject to available funds. The call for companies with large housing portfolios has closed.
| Installation | Maximum per space |
|---|---|
| Pre-cabling only | 1.300 € |
| With an operational wallbox | 1.500 € |
| With a bidirectional charging point | 2.000 € |
Eligibility includes at least three residential units and coverage of at least six parking spaces and at least 20% of the building’s residential parking spaces. Charging must be non-public, use renewable electricity and not exceed 22 kW per point. A cost estimate is required. Binding supply/service contracts and construction should generally follow grant approval; check the specific call rules.
In practical terms: Prepare at least six spaces and cover at least 20% of all residential parking spaces. For 20 spaces, include at least six; for 50, at least ten. Not every prepared space needs a wallbox immediately; eligible pre-cabling can count.
What does installation cost – and how much funding is at stake?
KEA-BW gives broad investment ranges of around €250–4,500 per parking space for basic infrastructure and €3,000–8,000 per space with a wallbox. These are indicative figures, not a VOLQID quotation. Cable routes, grid connection, distribution boards, fire protection, load management and billing affect costs.
Illustrative calculation: ten eligible spaces with wallboxes × €1,500 gives up to €15,000 in grants. Assuming total costs of €50,000 leaves €35,000. Costs are a hypothetical example; eligibility and actual prices require confirmation. Missing the deadline means this funding opportunity cannot be used in the current call.
Plan renovation and parking infrastructure together
The enacted GEIG amendments take effect on 1 January 2027. Project-specific requirements and transitional rules must be checked. Major renovations should include early planning for parking spaces, pre-cabling, cable routes and electrical infrastructure. This is not a universal retrofit obligation for every existing apartment building. Statutory duties and voluntary grant-eligible works require separate assessment.
Bidirectional charging: adopted rules, transitional implementation
The Federal Network Agency adopted MiSpeL on 1 October 2026, introducing rules for allocating electricity volumes in storage and bidirectional charging points. A transition runs until the end of September 2027; early application requires agreement with grid and meter operators. The flat-rate option still awaits state-aid approval. Vehicle, wallbox, metering and tariff must be compatible.
Plan grid connection and controllable charging
New non-public charging installations with a grid connection rating above 4.2 kW generally fall under the controllable-consumption rules in section 14a EnWG, applying since 2024, in return for reduced grid charges. Registration, any required grid-operator consent, metering and controllability should be agreed with the electrical contractor. Building load management and grid-side control must work together.
Bundesnetzagentur · Netzanschluss / § 14a EnWG ↗
VOLQID helps with the next step
We structure the assessment of the building, parking spaces, installation scope and grant conditions, and coordinate suitable specialist partners where needed. The project administrator decides on grants. An enquiry or order alone does not secure funding.
Check your funding potential with VOLQID →Sources · checked 27 October 2026