Landlord saying no to installing a EV charger? What you can do 2025
Landlord Refusing EV charger installation?
Refusal of EV charger installation can be a stressful process and one that can really leave you feeling helpless especially if you already own a EV vehicle, the most common reason for refusal is generally the fact a large number of people in Dubai live in apartments and therefore the fate of a EV charger relies solely in the hands of management or landlords.
Most common reasons landlords may refuse a EV charger
There are multiple reasons why a landlord may refuse you installing a EV charger & some are not always in the hands of the landlord a point you always need to consider.
The initial step is to approach your landlord or management and explain the reasons you require a EV charger, explain about the long wait times at public EV charger & how this can keep you as a long term tenant. At this point we are trying to educate them on the subject.
If they are still throwing up a wall to the subject then explain companies such as Shamsplug can conduct a site visit to ensure the EV charger can be installed safely & only install European EV chargers meaning the risk is heavily reduced.
If at this point they are still refusing the matter then we can suggest rallying support from your neighbours to assist in expediting the process.
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Lack of knowledge
This is a very common issue mis information can often make landlords hard to persuade when it comes to the installation of a EV charger.
Poor Management
This is another pressing issue in which management will not pass on the message to those who make the decision resulting in refusal.
Risk Factor
Landlords also can see EV chargers as a fire risk however we use trusted European solutions with safeguarding built in to prevent this.
Chargeable Issues
Landlords can also see the fact you may use power you don’t pay for as a reason to refuse the charger we also have solutions for this.
How to approach your landlord or management?
There are multiple reasons why a landlord may refuse you installing a EV charger & some are not always in the hands of the landlord a point you always need to consider.
My building can’t handle the load
In some cases yes this is actually true some buildings can not handle the load a EV charger would bring therefore it’s important to understand there is no work around for this however when you are provided this as a answer it’s important to ask on what basis were they informed of this? Most electricians actually offer a free site visit so it’s always good to get a second opinion.
The final step
If you have tried everything you can reach out to us and have your landlord get in touch with us, this will allow them to get the correct information from a reputable source. This final step can help get them over the line and finally give you the freedom that comes with having a home EV charger installed.
