From power assessment to turnkey wallbox — the order of work
Power assessment
A regular outlet: 2.3 kW = ~15 km/h of charge — enough overnight for city trips. Wallbox 7.4 kW (32A) — full overnight; 11–22 kW needs 3 phases. Check: does the main breaker handle an extra 7 kW?
HOA permission
In an apartment building — written HOA consent to connect to the building network and place equipment in the parking/facade. A dedicated line from your meter is safer than the building network.
Power upgrade
If the main breaker is small — request a power upgrade from the distribution operator. Timeline and cost depend on the grid: from 'free under contract' to laying a new line.
Separate metering/night tariff
Two-zone meter: night electricity ~half price — overnight EV charging saves thousands a year. Put the charger on a dedicated breaker.
Installation & protection
Mandatory: proper cable gauge, RCD/RCBO, grounding, IP54+ outdoors. Licensed installer; 'charging via extension cord' is a fire risk during long sessions.
Total cost
Estimate: wallbox 15–35k UAH + installation and cable 10–30k UAH (depends on run length). Pays back vs public charging in 1–2 years with daily driving.
Prices and rules are approximate — details depend on the building, HOA and the distribution operator. Start with two questions: how many kW are allocated to the apartment/house and whether the HOA agrees — this determines 80% of the project.