Regulations for installing an electric car charger in a community garage

Learn about the current regulations for charging points in communal garages and discover how Fotovol facilitates every step: from the permit to the installation.

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Last updated: 25 de May de 2026
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In 2025, installing an electric vehicle charging point is more accessible than ever. However, the regulations may vary depending on the type of building in which you want to install it: single-family house, community of neighbors or company. At Fotovol we explain the key differences and how we adapt our solution to each case.

Recharging points in single-family homes

Regulations:

  • 100% free installation, no special permits required.
  • No prior communication or additional reporting is required.

Advantages:

  • Greater freedom to choose power, location and type of charger.
  • Direct integration with solar self-consumption systems.

Contribution of Fotovol:

  • Turnkey solutions with installation on facade, garage or pole.
  • Possibility of linking with solar panels for free charging.
  • Processing of regional and state aid (MOVES).

Charger for electric vehicles in a Neighborhood Community (private place)

Regulations:

  • Throughout Spain, it is only necessary to inform the community 30 days in advance (Horizontal Property Law, art. 17.5).
  • No authorization is required, except if common areas are affected.

Common obstacles:

  • Rejection due to lack of knowledge or fear of cost.
  • Saturated meter panels.
  • Difficulty to pass cabling without visible works.

Contribution of Fotovol:

  • Model letter to communicate to the community.
  • Discreet installation, without affecting common areas.
  • Technical engineering to reorganize meters if necessary.

Recharging points in Neighborhood Communities (collective pre-installation)

Regulations:

  • In Catalonia, if at least 1/3 of the owners request it, a pre-installation for all can be voted.
  • A simple majority is required for approval.

Advantages:

  • Future installation of more economical chargers.
  • Increases the value of the building.

Contribution of Fotovol:

  • Advice to the community and property administrators.
  • Complete technical report to be presented at a meeting.
  • Management of collective subsidies for communities.

Recharging point for companies and private parking lots

Regulations:

  • There are no legal limitations as long as the low voltage regulations (ITC-BT 52) are complied with.
  • Certified installation and bulletin required.

Frequent needs:

  • Simultaneous charging for several vehicles.
  • Consumption control by user or license plate.
  • Compatibility with fleets or workers.

Contribution of Fotovol:

  • Scalable solutions with load balancing.
  • Access systems with RFID or app.
  • 360º monitoring, support and maintenance.

Whatever your case is, at Fotovol we analyze the conditions of your home or company, prepare the technical study and manage the entire process: from the application for grants to the implementation. Ask for a free quote and electrify your garagewith total guarantee.

Fotovol Technical Team
Article prepared by the Fotovol technical team, an EPC engineering firm with over 25 years of experience and more than 25 MW of installed capacity in photovoltaic projects across Girona and Catalonia. All our content is reviewed by field-experienced installation technicians.