115 Beach Street
EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
iAUTO ENERGY (iAUTO) is proud to have been chosen as your Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging infrastructure provider. These works will enable residents who currently have an EV, to install a dedicated EV Charger for their vehicle in their car space and, importantly, make every Lot Owner’s car space EV ready for a charger as and when you want to install one, be it in 12 months time or 10 years.
A residential apartment building adds some complexity to adding this infrastructure compared to a stand alone home. The information on this page will go over the infrastructure being installed, the timing, limited interruptions and how to access the information to get your own EV Charger.
KEY DATES | INFRASTRUCTURE | WORKS | POWER INTERUPTION | BILLING | EV CHARGER | CONTACT
KEY DATES
Planning: Completed
Beach Street AGM: 5.30pm, 24 September 2024, Life Saving Victoria, 200 The Boulevard, Port Melbourne
WORKS - Basement Installation: 21 October to 18 November 2024
Commissioning: The week of 18 November 2024
Power Interruption: Approximately for up to four hours on one day only, the week of 18 November 2024. Residents will be given concise timing closer to the commissioning day.
Resident EV Charger Install: Ongoing from November 2024
INFRASTRUCTURE
Retrofitting an apartment building brings a range of complexity of working with, in and around existing infrastructure. iAUTO ENERGY’s designers, engineers and electricians have the experience to provide and deliver the best solutions.
The Owners Corporation is funding the installation of the infrastructure. Lot Owners will fund the purchase and installation of their individual charging units that must integrate and meet the requirements of the infrastructure and iAUTO. The system and infrastructure will support a range of compatible and charging units (but not Fast Chargers). Electricity used to charge an EV will be charged directly to the individual user (Lot Owner) via a 3rd party billing arrangement with iAuto.
iAUTO will install and maintain the power infrastructure, oversee the necessary protocols for the purchase and installation of residents EV Chargers.
As EV purchases are rapidly growing in Australia, there is a need to have the infrastructure in place ready for when it is required. It is expected that by 2030, 50% of new car sales will be EVs. The power demand from EV charging creates complexities that need to be addressed, particularly in residential apartment buildings.
Residents need to be able to efficiently charge their EV's without creating power issues for the rest of the complex. The system being installed is “Smart” such that power can be managed efficiently and safely throughout the building, delivered throughout the carpark, compliant with current building codes and, importantly, being ready for future needs. In providing the right infrastructure now, residents can be confident that their current and future EV Charging needs are addressed, with reliable access to power and simplified installations with cost efficiencies.
The key power distribution product being installed is Bus-duct. This versatile product offers flexibility to adapt with and around existing utilities, with the capacity to accommodate the future power loads of all the car spaces requiring EV Chargers. Bus-duct is more sophisticated in its design and manufacture, with each section/component being made specifically from detailed drawings taken from your car park. Bus-duct is a total solution product, providing for current and future power load demands, with cost savings and efficiencies for future EV Charger installations.
Bus-duct infrastructure being installed.
An Electric Vehicle Charging Controller (EVC) will be installed, to communicate, monitor and manage the power usage of installed EV Chargers. This is essential to ensure that the building has power were and when it is needed. An EVC will ensure that when multiple EV Chargers are drawing power at the same time, they won’t adversely affect your building’s other power demands, such as climate control.
iAUTO ENERGY EV Charger installation at Wellington Health, Box Hill 2024.
The installation will also comply with National Construction Code (NCC), which has specific requirements that must be met in Australia. These include meeting the specific requirements for the type of building, it’s power needs, metering, distribution boards and the commissioning of an EVC.
WORKS
Installation works will commence in October and be completed in November 2024.
Onsite planning has been completed and the Bus-duct (power distribution solution) is currently being manufactured for the site. Residents will start to see this infrastructure being installed in October 2024 with minimal disruption. There will be a need to have access to some of the residents’ car parking spaces at times. We will work with Owners Corporation to identify and make suitable arrangements with the affected residents.
POWER INTERUPTION
During the installation of the EVDB (Electric V stage, City Power will need to disconnect power from the whole residential complex. This will turn off all power, including lights, appliances and elevators. The doors to the tower lobby and the car park will remain accessible for pedestrians & vehicles. Appropriate security measures will be put in place when those doors are not secure.
This will be a one-off instance for between one to five hours, though ideally the work will be completed in considerably less time.
The date and time will be set closer to the completion stage of the installation, as City Power will need to be booked in to both disconnect, then reconnect the power after an inspection and certification. Residents will have ample notification of the planned power outage.
Residents with any special care requirements or needs should notify us using the form below. We will give you some extra attention to ensure minimal disruption for you.
BILLING
iAUTO ENERGY is the billing provider for the EV Charger usage. The recommended EV Charger for installation will come prebuilt with an internal calibrated billing meter to ensure the measurement of consumption is accurate. Each Lot Owner will become registered within our system and be directly billed for their applicable usage for each monthly period.
EV CHARGER
Residents, through iAUTO, will have the option to purchase and have installed a dedicated EV Charger for their car space. The EV Charger will integrate with the infrastructure being installed, meeting National Construction Code standards with power management and billing solutions included.
A Lot Owner may purchase their charger directly from another supplier, but the unit will have to meet system standards set and managed by iAUTO. Installation must be overseen by iAUTO to ensure the necessary compatibility and interoperability with the load management and billing systems.
Residents can place an order for an EV Charger now, to be ready with the infrastructure upgrade. Alternatively the infrastructure will be ready when you are, whether you transition to an Electric Vehicle in six months time, or in several years.
Please use the contact form below to organise a quote.
CONTACT
iAUTO ENERGY is your contact for 115 Beach Street EV Charger requirements.
We will be installing and maintaining the power infrastructure, managing the purchase and install of residents EV Chargers, as well as administrating billing.
Please contact iAUTO ENERGY using the Contact Form or the dedicated beachstreet@iautoenergy.au email for residents.
You may also contact Marshall Dwyer, Marketing Manager on 0407 019 246.