Ocular IQ Home 7kW Apartment EV Charger Installation in Kew
Completed in Kew, this strata apartment EV charger installation included supply and installation of a black Ocular IQ Home 7kW single-phase socket charger for an apartment resident with an allocated basement parking bay.
The project included a dedicated single-phase EV charging circuit from the apartment supply, required RCBO/RCD protection, minor escutcheon panel modification, approximately 25m of cabling, approximately 20m of surface-mounted basement conduit, charger mounting to a concrete pillar, final connection, testing, commissioning and Certificate of Electrical Safety.
Project Overview
This Kew installation was a strata apartment EV charger supply and installation project for a resident requiring a dedicated charging solution in a shared basement car park.
The customer needed an Ocular IQ Home 7kW socket charger installed adjacent to their allocated parking bay, with the circuit supplied from the apartment’s supply via the group metering board.
Because this was an apartment and strata environment, the installation needed to be planned carefully around the group metering board, apartment supply, basement conduit pathway, concrete pillar mounting location, common property presentation, fire penetration requirements and final compliance documentation.
Rather than treating the installation as a simple wall-mounted charger, the correct approach was to install a dedicated EV charging circuit from the apartment supply with the required circuit protection, clean basement cable pathway, testing, commissioning and Certificate of Electrical Safety.
Apartment EV charger installations require more planning than standard residential garage installs because the charger location, apartment supply, shared basement areas, owners corporation requirements, fire penetrations and conduit pathway all need to be considered before installation.
Project Snapshot
Location: Kew, VIC
Property type: Strata apartment / basement car park
Charger installed: Black Ocular IQ Home 7kW single-phase socket EV charger
Installation type: Apartment EV charger supply and installation
Installation location: Concrete pillar adjacent to allocated basement parking bay
Supply origin: Group Metering Board / apartment supply
Supply type: Single-phase
Cable run: Approx. 25m cable run
Conduit pathway: Approx. 20m surface-mounted conduit through basement pathway
Charging cable: Customer to use existing 5m Type 2 to Type 2 cable
Protection: Dedicated EV charging circuit with required RCBO/RCD protection
Switchboard work: Minor escutcheon panel modification to accommodate additional protection
Fire penetration: Existing fire penetration used where suitable and reinstated/fire-sealed as required
Outcome: Completed Ocular IQ Home 7kW apartment EV charger installation with dedicated circuit, basement conduit pathway, testing, commissioning and Certificate of Electrical Safety.
What the Client Needed
The client needed a dedicated EV charging solution for an apartment parking bay in a shared basement car park.
The preferred setup was a black Ocular IQ Home 7kW single-phase socket charger mounted to a concrete pillar adjacent to the customer’s allocated parking space.
Because the customer already had a 5m Type 2 to Type 2 charging cable, a socket-style charger was a suitable option for the setup.
The installation needed to be supplied from the apartment’s own supply via the Group Metering Board, with a neat basement conduit route and the required electrical protection installed.
As with many apartment EV charger installations, the project also needed to consider shared basement access, common property presentation, fire penetration requirements, charger location, cable route, Wi-Fi limitations and Owners Corporation / building approval requirements where applicable.
What We Installed
This project included:
Supply of black Ocular IQ Home 7kW single-phase socket EV charger
Dedicated single-phase EV charging circuit from the apartment supply
Circuit origin from the Group Metering Board / G06 apartment supply
Required RCBO/RCD circuit protection
Minor escutcheon panel modification/cutting to accommodate additional protection
Approx. 25m cable run
Approx. 20m surface-mounted conduit through the basement pathway
Cable route from the Group Metering Board / apartment supply to the customer’s allocated parking bay
Charger mounting to the concrete pillar adjacent to the parking bay
Socket-style charger setup for use with the customer’s existing 5m Type 2 to Type 2 cable
Use of existing fire penetration where suitable
Reinstatement/fire-sealing of penetration as required after cable run
Final connection
Testing and commissioning
Certificate of Electrical Safety
The Ocular IQ Home charger was installed as a dedicated apartment charging solution, allowing the customer to charge from their allocated basement parking bay using their own Type 2 charging cable.
For customers comparing charger options before installation, Aether also provides guidance on selecting the right EV charger for the property, vehicle, switchboard and charging requirements.
Why This Setup Worked Well
This setup worked well because the charger was installed directly beside the customer’s allocated basement parking bay, giving the resident a practical and dedicated charging point without relying on shared or temporary charging arrangements.
The Ocular IQ Home 7kW socket charger was a suitable option for this apartment installation because the customer already had a Type 2 to Type 2 cable and wanted a clean wall-mounted charger setup in the basement car park.
The charger was mounted neatly to the concrete pillar, with the conduit route planned through the basement pathway to suit the shared car park environment.
For apartment and strata properties, the charger installation needs to be designed around the building, not just the car space. The supply origin, metering arrangement, cable route, common property, fire penetration and final compliance requirements all need to be considered before installation.
This is why apartment EV charger installation should not be treated the same as a standard house or garage installation.
Apartment Supply & Basement Cable Pathway Considerations
This installation was supplied from the Group Metering Board / apartment supply, with a dedicated EV charging circuit installed for the customer’s parking bay.
The cable route included approximately 25m of cabling, with approximately 20m of surface-mounted conduit through the basement pathway.
In a shared basement environment, the conduit route needs to be neat, secure and suitable for common property. The final presentation matters because the installation is visible within a shared building area.
Where suitable, the existing fire penetration was used as part of the cable route, with reinstatement and fire-sealing carried out as required after the cable run.
This type of work is common in apartment EV charger installations, where the charger location may be some distance from the relevant supply point and the cable route needs to pass through shared or building-controlled areas.
Wi-Fi & Smart Charger Feature Considerations
Basement car parks do not always have reliable Wi-Fi coverage.
For this installation, basement Wi-Fi signal was not guaranteed, so app-based smart charger features may be limited unless Wi-Fi coverage is available at the charger location.
This is an important consideration for apartment EV charger installations. The charger can still be installed as a dedicated charging point, but app connectivity and remote smart features depend on network coverage, building conditions and the customer’s internet setup.
Before choosing a smart charger for an apartment basement, customers should understand the difference between the charger’s electrical operation and optional app-based features.
Testing and Commissioning
After installation, the EV charging circuit was tested and verified before handover.
The Ocular IQ Home 7kW socket charger was mounted to the concrete pillar, connected via a dedicated single-phase EV charging circuit, protected with the required RCBO/RCD arrangement and commissioned for use.
Testing and commissioning are critical parts of any EV charger installation. A wall charger should not just be mounted and connected without confirming the circuit, protection, earthing, installation pathway and overall suitability.
The installation was completed with testing, commissioning and Certificate of Electrical Safety.
Strata and Owners Corporation Considerations
Apartment EV charger installations often require additional planning around Owners Corporation or building requirements.
In this case, the installation was completed as a dedicated charger setup for an allocated basement parking bay, supplied from the apartment supply and installed with a neat conduit pathway through the basement.
For strata properties, the correct pathway may involve review of the apartment supply, common property, metering arrangement, fire penetrations, cable route, charger location and approval requirements before work proceeds.
Aether Installations helps apartment residents and strata buildings plan EV charger installations properly so the final installation is safe, compliant and suitable for the building environment.
The Outcome
The finished result was a clean Ocular IQ Home 7kW single-phase socket EV charger installation in Kew, giving the customer a dedicated apartment EV charging point in their allocated basement parking bay.
The charger was mounted neatly to the concrete pillar beside the parking space, supplied from the apartment supply via a dedicated single-phase EV charging circuit, protected with the required RCBO/RCD arrangement and connected through a neat basement conduit pathway.
The customer can now use their existing 5m Type 2 to Type 2 cable with the installed Ocular IQ Home socket charger, giving them a practical home charging solution within the apartment basement.
The project was completed with final connection, testing, commissioning and Certificate of Electrical Safety.
Need Apartment EV Charger Installation in Melbourne?
Planning to install an EV charger in an apartment, strata building or shared basement car park? The right setup depends on the building supply, apartment metering, cable route, charger location, common property requirements, fire penetrations, Owners Corporation approval and whether the charger location has suitable Wi-Fi coverage.
Aether Installations helps Melbourne apartment residents, owners corporations and strata buildings install properly scoped EV charging systems with clear advice, licensed electricians and Certificate of Electrical Safety.
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