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Charging Infrastructure in Properties – The Foundation of Future Parking

More and more property owners are asking the same question: “How do we prepare for EV charging without breaking the budget?” The answer lies in charging infrastructure – the cables, control systems and digital platforms that make it possible to charge safely, fairly and sustainably. This guide explains what it is, how it works, and how to plan the right setup from the start.
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What Does “Charging Infrastructure” Mean?

Charging infrastructure is the entire technical foundation behind EV charging – not just the chargers themselves.
It includes all components that distribute, measure and control electricity between multiple charging points.

Think of it as the bloodstream of your property – without it, no chargers can function.

The Components of a Complete Charging Infrastructure

<div class="knowledge-table"><div class="knowledge-table_header"><div class="knowledge-table_header-cell">Component</div><div class="knowledge-table_header-cell">Function</div></div><div class="knowledge-table_row"><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Main electrical connection</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Brings capacity from the building's power grid.</div></div><div class="knowledge-table_row"><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Cabling / conduits</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Distributes electricity to each parking space.</div></div><div class="knowledge-table_row"><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Load balancing</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Automatically distributes power so fuses aren't overloaded.</div></div><div class="knowledge-table_row"><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Backend system</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Manages users, permits, billing and statistics.</div></div><div class="knowledge-table_row"><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Metering per space</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Ensures fair cost allocation between users.</div></div><div class="knowledge-table_row"><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Integration with parking permits</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Connects charging and parking in the same digital system.</div></div></div>

Charging infrastructure is about more than electricity – it’s about order, control and fairness.

How Charging Infrastructure Is Built

When installing charging infrastructure, most properties follow three stages:

1. Preparation

Install empty conduits and base cabling to all parking spaces.
That makes future expansion much cheaper.

2. Installation

Install chargers on selected spaces (typically 10–30% to start).
Load balancing adjusts automatically to the number of chargers.

3. Operation & Management

Connect the system to a digital platform that handles:

  • user access and permits
  • charging history
  • payments
  • maintenance

The right system grows with your property – not away from it.

Cost and Available Grants

Costs vary depending on the number of spaces, cable length and power needs, but a typical BRF or office installation lands around:
15,000–25,000 SEK per space after subsidies (AC charging)

You can apply for financial support through:

  • Klimatklivet (Swedish EPA) – up to 50% of installation cost
  • “Ladda bilen” (Swedish Energy Agency) – for companies and organizations

Preparing the cabling early is far cheaper than retrofitting later.

AC or DC – What’s the Difference?

  • AC charging (alternating current): best for housing and workplaces.
  • DC charging (direct current): used for public parking and transport fleets.

In most buildings, AC (11–22 kW) is more than enough –
but plan your infrastructure so it can be upgraded to DC later.
That increases property value and keeps the system future-proof.

Why Infrastructure Matters

Without a shared structure, charging becomes messy – different boxes, systems and payment models on the same site.

With a clear, unified infrastructure:

  • operating costs drop
  • electrical safety improves
  • maintenance becomes easier
  • fairness between users increases

Infrastructure is like a city’s power grid – you don’t see it, but everything stops without it.

Digital Charging Infrastructure = Total Control

Parkit develops systems that connect:

  • charging
  • parking permits
  • real-time data
  • user management

This gives property owners full visibility and control over both parking and charging – in one single interface.
Our technology makes it easy to do things right, and hard to do them wrong.

Parkit’s View on Charging Infrastructure

We see charging infrastructure as a civic issue – not just a technical one.
When people can charge where they live and work, the transition to electric mobility becomes real.
For us, it’s not about cables – it’s about accessibility, fairness and the future.

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