2,500 EV Chargers Coming to Apartments Nationwide

Electric vehicles have a charging problem, but it's not the one you might think. While 85% of EV owners live in single-family homes with their own chargers, apartment and condo residents have been largely left behind.

That's about to change for thousands of renters across the country.

ChargePoint, a leading EV charging company, just announced a partnership with OBE Power to install approximately 2,500 charging ports at multifamily residences. The rollout begins in 2026 and targets the exact places where EV infrastructure has lagged most.

Here's why it matters. Access to convenient, low-cost home charging is the single biggest economic factor in whether someone buys an electric vehicle. Without it, apartment dwellers face the hassle of hunting for public chargers and paying premium rates instead of charging overnight when electricity is cheapest.

The partnership represents more than just new plugs in parking lots. It's a private sector bet that EV adoption will continue growing even as monthly sales fluctuate.

"After more than a decade of collaboration with ChargePoint, we have built a strong track record of delivering the reliability and performance EV drivers expect," said Alejandro Burgana, Cofounder and Managing Director of OBE Power. Their owned-and-operated model means they're invested in keeping the chargers working, not just installing them and walking away.

The Ripple Effect

This expansion could shift the entire rental market. Property owners who install EV chargers signal they're forward-thinking and ready for the future. That matters to prospective renters who increasingly see electric vehicles as their next car purchase.

Buildings with charging infrastructure may retain residents longer and attract environmentally conscious tenants willing to pay premium rents. It's a win for landlords, residents, and air quality in dense urban areas where apartments dominate.

The move also opens doors for apartment complexes to add rooftop solar panels. Pairing clean energy generation with EV charging means renters could power their cars with sunshine instead of grid electricity.

While 2,500 chargers might sound modest compared to the millions of apartments nationwide, it's a meaningful step forward. Every charging port installed makes electric vehicles more accessible to people who don't own detached homes with garages.

The steady build-out of charging infrastructure continues to support EV adoption, one parking space at a time.