EV Charging Strategies for Multi-Family Buildings in Chicago
Our Services
Core Packaged Services
1 of 2
Initial EV Infrastructure Assessment
An initial assessment of existing electrical capacity, building architecture, and available documentation, following client completion of a structured checklist to establish baseline conditions and identify information gaps.
See blank checklist.
See sample.
Fixed Fee: $500*
*Work begins upon receipt of the $2,500 advance payment.
2 of 2
EV Infrastructure Strategy
Review of assessment findings and collected documentation to develop an initial strategy and range of options, including key considerations and recommended next steps for the Condo Association or HOA.
Fixed Fee: $2,000*
Work begins upon receipt of the $2,500 advance payment.
EV Charging HOA Policy and Rules Support
Alignment of technical plans with association rules, approval processes, and resident responsibilities. Addressing this early in the process reduces delays and helps the association reach a make-ready state for EV charging more efficiently.
Quoted Fee
EV Infrastructure Vendor Management
Objective evaluation of installation approaches without product or contractor bias. Services may include defining vendor requirements, supporting vendor selection and comparison, and providing oversight during implementation.
Quoted Fee
Additional Services
Additional services are provided as requested. Each service is separately scoped, quoted, and applied against the retainer upon client approval.
Scaled Architectural As-Built Drawings*
Field measure and develop plans of the existing parking areas.
Document Main Electrical Circuitry*
To aid in the electrical engineering hand-off, record existing infrastructure data.
Manage Request for Proposal (RFP)
Create RFP and manage the vendor responses for apples-to-apples comparison.
Draft HOA By-Laws for EV Charging*
Use best practice language to draft EV Charging HOA rules.
Construction Contract Review and Redlining
Review and coordinate contract revisions among parties involved.
Source Electrical Engineer
Identify and hire an Electrical Engineering firm to develop stamped electrical as-builts.
Assist in Gathering ComEd Usage Data
Collaborate with HOA board members to extract required usage data.
*These are draft, unofficial documents to aid discussions with licensed professionals.
Why is an advance payment required?
An advance payment is required because the work begins immediately with document review, assessment, and strategic analysis performed specifically for the Association. It establishes a clear starting scope, confirms authorization to proceed, and avoids delays common in board and property management payment cycles.
The $2,500 advance payment covers the initial phase of work, including the Initial EV Infrastructure Assessment and EV Infrastructure Strategy Presentation. If the assessment shows there is no viable near-term path and the strategy presentation is unnecessary, $2,000 is credited back to the Association, leaving a net assessment cost of $500.
Professional Scope and Collaboration
Ready EV Now provides independent EV charging consulting services informed by hands-on experience with multi-family and HOA environments. While the firm does not offer licensed architectural, engineering, or legal services, recommendations are developed to support and coordinate with licensed electrical engineers, qualified installers, and other professionals engaged by the association as needed.
The firm is not affiliated with EV charging service providers, equipment manufacturers, or installation contractors, allowing guidance to remain objective and vendor-neutral.
Why Ready EV Now
Ready EV Now was created to address a common gap in EV charging projects for multi-family buildings: truly independent, technically grounded advice that is not tied to any charging equipment provider or installation contractor. This independence allows associations to evaluate options objectively and make decisions that serve the building and its residents first.
Our experience spans mid-rise and high-rise residential buildings, shared parking structures, and owner-allocated parking environments. The focus is on clear analysis, practical planning, and decisions that remain workable over time.
Contact Ready EV Now
If your association is evaluating EV charging or preparing for future demand, use the form below to start the conversation. You will receive a direct response outlining next steps and required information.