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Can I get an electric car without a garage?
I live in a densely populated city, so I only ever drive occasionally for relatively short distances. I think that driving an electric car would be perfect for my lifestyle, but I live in a condo building without access to a garage. Can I still buy an electric car if I don’t have a garage to charge it in?
Allison Stone · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Having a garage to charge your
electric vehicle
overnight is convenient, but it’s not completely necessary. If you don’t have access to a home charger or even a standard 120-volt electrical outlet where you can do level-one charging, electric car owners have a few other options such as:
- Talk to your landlord or HOA about the possibility of installing Level 2 chargers onsite or in the shared parking area with other members of your neighborhood, building, or apartment complex.
- Charge your car at work or ask your workplace if they have any plans to install electric car chargers.
- Join an online community of other electric car drivers to find convenient places to charge your car.
As electric cars grow in popularity, having an option to charge an electric car could be a huge perk for landlords and HOAs hoping to attract new residents.
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