E-mobility company NOX Energy has received funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to deliver one of Australia’s largest Level 1 EV charging infrastructure rollouts, enabling convenient and affordable EV charging for residents in strata-titled apartments across Australia.
Backed by a total project investment of $4.78 million, including $1.51 million from ARENA, the initiative will provide equitable home charging to apartment residents without costly building upgrades.
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NOX Energy chief operating officerf Charlie Richardson said, “Our mission is to democratise access to EVs, and this rollout will transform apartment living for thousands of residents who want to drive electric.
“Our model removes cost and complexity for strata communities, providing affordable and accessible EV charging for older complexes and new builds.”
Over the next three years, the company will install nearly 2,000 of its Level 1 Intelligent Power Sockets (IPS) across 16 apartment buildings nationwide. In contrast to Level 2 models commonly found on the market, Level 1 charging offers a lower-cost alternative that allows residents to conveniently charge their vehicles while parked at home, making EV ownership more affordable.
The rollout spans new developments and existing complexes, requiring upgrades that range from minor electrical work to full infrastructure retrofits. These sites will deliver a comprehensive real-world test of EV charging in diverse strata environments.
Where rooftop solar is present, NOX Energy will test innovative load-shifting behaviours that encourage residents to charge during periods of high solar export, helping buildings boost self-consumption and cut charging costs.
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The NOX Energy model employs a fair, user-pays approach: EV drivers pay their own electricity costs at the strata retail tariff plus a small service fee, owners corporations receive full reimbursement, and apartment owners without EVs do not subsidise charging.
Installations are low-impact, utilising the company’s patented IPS and cloud-based management system to deliver secure access control, measured billing, and smart load balancing.
