Case Study: EV Charging Backbone - Level 2

Future-Ready EV Charging Infrastructure for Multi-Tenancy Carpark (12 Units) - North Sydney

Color-coded electrical or data cables (blue and orange) secured to the ceiling of a parking garage with a metal cable management system.

Project Overview

Future Charging Solutions delivered a complete EV Charging Backbone for the ENVI residential complex in North Sydney under the NSW EV Ready Building Grant.
This project future-proofed the building’s electrical infrastructure by providing connection-ready cabling and dynamic load management across all 12 residential parking spaces.

Each parking bay is now EV-ready, allowing residents to easily install their own chargers in the future — powered directly from their apartment electricity meters for transparent, individual billing.

Key Features

  • Dynamic Load Management (DLM):
    Open-source (OCPP 1.6) system to balance power demand, prevent overloads, and optimise charging speeds.

  • Individual Meter Integration:
    Power supplied directly from each tenant’s meter — ensuring transparent, individual billing.

  • Compliant & Scalable:
    Installed in accordance with AS/NZS 3000 and 3017 standards, with full testing, O&M documentation, and a 52-week warranty.

Underground parking garage with concrete pillars, white piping, and parking spot numbered 102.
Electrical room with orange electrical panels, wiring, and control boxes on the wall, fire extinguisher near the door, and pipes overhead.

Challenges and Solutions

Challenge 1: Limited electrical capacity
The existing building infrastructure could not support multiple EV chargers operating simultaneously.
Solution: Installed an Ocular Dynamic Load Management (DLM) system to distribute available load intelligently, preventing overloads while maintaining charging efficiency.

Challenge 2: Resident-by-Resident Power Supply:
Each apartment required an independent connection from its own electricity meter.
Solution: Designed and installed 12 dedicated circuits from individual meters to each parking bay, ensuring seamless integration and direct billing to residents.

Challenge 3: Future flexibility and scalability
The strata required a system that allowed residents to choose their own charger brands.
Solution: Deployed an open-source OCPP 1.6 platform with modular infrastructure, including pre-installed cable trays, network points, and isolators for plug-and-play compatibility.

Challenge 4: Complex Retrofitting Environment
Working within a finished residential basement required careful coordination and minimal disruption.
Solution: Implemented surface-mounted conduits, fire-rated penetrations, and cable tray systems to achieve compliance while maintaining a clean, unobtrusive installation.

Electrical circuit breaker panel with labeled switches for multiple units and an industrial electrical box with orange conduit cables.

Project Outcome

Future Charging Solutions delivered a scalable, compliant, and efficient EV charging backbone for 12 parking spaces, each powered from individual tenant meters.
The system provides safe load management, energy efficiency, and long-term flexibility — all without costly infrastructure upgrades.

Key Results:

  • Direct billing via tenants’ electricity meters

  • Fully compliant with AS/NZS 3000 & 3017

  • Fire-rated, tested, and documented installation

  • Open-source, future-ready design (OCPP 1.6 compatible)

  • Delivered on time with 52-week warranty and maintenance support

At Future Charging, we're dedicated to powering the future with innovative EV charging solutions. Whether you're looking for residential, commercial, or public charging infrastructure, our expert team is here to help. For any enquiries, please feel free to reach out to us.

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