How apartment blocks are solving the EV charging challenge for residents

Electric vehicles are becoming a familiar sight on UK roads. But for millions of people living in apartments, one question still stands in the way:

Where do you charge?

Without a driveway, home charging isn’t always an option. And while public charging plays a vital role in the wider network, many drivers still want the simplicity of charging close to home.

That’s where apartment blocks are stepping forward. Not as a barrier, but as a key part of the solution.

Apartment living. The real test for EV adoption

In urban areas, apartment living is the norm. Residents rely on shared or allocated parking, often without infrastructure designed for EV charging.

This creates a clear gap.

According to the UK Government, around 40% of households do not have access to off-street parking, rising significantly in cities. For these drivers, home charging looks different.

It means charging where they park, even if that space is shared.

Without solutions in these settings, many drivers could find it harder to make the switch. With them, apartment blocks become one of the most important enablers of EV adoption.

Building for today and tomorrow

One of the biggest shifts in residential EV charging is how developments are approaching infrastructure.

Rather than installing chargers across every bay from day one, many are starting with scalable infrastructure, putting the foundations in place to support future demand.

This means:

• Core electrical infrastructure is installed upfront
• Charge points are added as residents request them
• Capacity is managed intelligently as usage grows

The result is a more efficient rollout. One that aligns investment with real demand while keeping the resident experience front and centre.

It is a future-ready approach that allows properties to evolve as EV adoption increases.

A growing role for property teams

As demand rises, property managers and managing agents are playing a more active role in enabling EV charging.

Residents are asking more questions. Not just about availability, but about how it works, how it is paid for, and how quickly it can be installed.

That puts property teams in a unique position.

They are balancing:

• Resident expectations
• Building infrastructure and capacity
• Cost, funding, and long-term planning

This is where the right support makes a difference.

Roam works alongside property teams to take care of the complexity. From designing scalable infrastructure through to installation, funding, billing, and ongoing management, everything is handled as part of a fully managed solution.

That means property teams can deliver EV charging with confidence, without adding operational burden.

EV charging is quickly becoming part of what residents expect from modern living. For property owners, it is an opportunity to enhance their offering, support sustainability goals, and futureproof their developments.

Explore our residential EV charging solutions here.

“Apartment buildings are becoming one of the most important frontiers for EV adoption. If we can make charging as easy at home as it is for drivers with a driveway, we remove one of the biggest barriers to going electric. That’s the opportunity in front of the sector right now. If you can park at home, you should be able to charge there. It’s as simple as that.”

Robert Gilder, Sales Director

Flexible funding built around your development

One of the biggest questions around EV charging is cost.

That’s why Roam offers flexible funding options designed to remove upfront barriers and accelerate deployment.

Depending on your site, this can include:

• Fully funded installations, where we cover the upfront cost as well as ongoing maintenance  
• Client-funded, resident-led expansion, with charge points installed as demand grows  

This flexible approach allows property teams to move forward with confidence, without overcommitting investment from day one. It ensures that EV charging can be introduced in a way that aligns with both current needs and future demand.

Making everyday charging feel effortless

When charging is available where residents already park, it becomes part of everyday life.

No extra planning. No change in routine. Just simple access to charging at home, supported by a wider network when needed.

It is this combination, residential and public charging working together, that is helping more drivers make the switch with confidence.

Download the Roam app to access our network.

Ready to support your residents

Apartment blocks are no longer a challenge to solve. They are an opportunity to lead.

With scalable infrastructure and the right support, property teams can deliver EV charging that works today and grows with demand.

Roam makes that transition simple.

Let’s bring charging closer to home.

Speak to our team about your site.