With approximately 6 million strata residents across Australia, and EVs estimated to represent up to 49 per cent of total vehicle sales by 2030 alone, the report, titled Electric Vehicles in Strata - Phase 1: State of Play is a critical piece in the puzzle to understand the support available for the integration of EVs into strata-titled properties.

SCA National President Chris Duggan said that the report, the first of its kind specific to strata, provides a clear illustration of the challenges facing the uptake of EVs in strata across different jurisdictions.

“The State of Play Report provides the most comprehensive analysis we’ve seen yet concerning the rollout of support for EV integration into strata,” he said.

“It’s a very visual, easy-to-use guide to have a check in on how your state is doing with EVs in relation specifically to strata.

“The report also shows where attention and policy is further behind, for example in funding commitments to retrofitting older buildings, or the recognition of the specific challenges facing EV integration in strata.

Mr Duggan said there’s a race on, and some states like NSW and the ACT are really leading the pack.

“We know that 20 per cent of vehicles live in strata complexes like apartments and townhouses. With thousands of new EVs sold per month, hundreds of new EVs end up in strata complexes,” he said.

“Funding the strata sector can awaken a sleeping giant in the race to roll out EVs in Australia and use the already connected networks inherent in strata communities across Australia to drive change.

“One of the most obvious barriers to buying an EV - range anxiety, will be overcome through investing in charging infrastructure that is readily available for owners and residents in strata,” said Mr Duggan.

SCA National Vice-President and Chair of the SCA EV Taskforce Josh Baldwin said the work doesn’t stop here and SCA is charging ahead with a more detailed analysis of the complex challenges facing EV integration into strata.

“Strata living presents a raft of unique challenges for EV ownership, including the location of chargers, cost to residents, insurance implications and fire safety requirements, to name a few.

“From finding the best ways to put out EV fires, addressing increased stress due to heavier vehicles on building structures and achieving equity for tenants, owner-occupiers and investors for charging infrastructure, we’re tackling it,” he said.

Full report here.

Facts and Statistics About EVs and Strata:

• In 2022, EVs have accounted for 4.7 per cent of total vehicle sales in Australia (as of November 2022).

• EVs are estimated to account for 49 per cent of total vehicle sales in Australia by 2030, and 100 per cent by 2040.

• 1 in 4 Australians are estimated to be living in strata-titled properties such as apartments and townhouses