EV Charging Strategies for Multi-Family Buildings in Chicago
Our Services
Core Packaged Services
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Initial EV Infrastructure Assessment
An initial assessment of existing electrical capacity, building architecture, and available documentation, using a structured checklist approach to establish baseline conditions and identify information gaps.
See checklist.
Fixed Fee: $1,500*
*Work begins after a $4,000 retainer is received.
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EV Infrastructure Strategy
Review of collected documentation to develop an initial strategy and range of options for the association. The deliverable is a clear presentation describing current conditions, key considerations, and recommended next steps.
Fixed Fee: $2,500*
*Work begins after a $4,000 retainer is received.
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 a retainer required?
Before services begin, a signed engagement letter and a $4,000 retainer are required. The initial retainer covers the first two services in the engagement scope (Initial EV Infrastructure Assessment and EV Infrastructure Strategy). Any additional services beyond this initial scope require a separate $4,000 retainer, submitted in advance of work authorization.
This retainer structure provides cost certainty for the Association and aligns with common HOA approval and payment processes, which can introduce delays when payments are routed through third-party property management systems. Each retainer is invoiced separately. Fees are drawn against the retainer only after written authorization is received from an authorized Association representative.
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: independent, technically grounded advice that serves the association first.
Our experience spans mid-rise and high-rise residential buildings, shared parking structures, and owner-allocated parking environments. The focus is on clarity, durability, 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.