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Condo and HOA EV Charging in Orlando
Short answer: an Orlando condo board can install EV charging on the common elements under Fla. Stat. 718.113(9), generally without a full membership vote, while an HOA follows its own governing documents because 718.113 does not apply to HOAs. Florida Chargers installs one association program under Share the Revenue, with Tesla Wall Connector hardware included.
A common first question from Orlando-area boards is whether Florida law decides this for them. The answer depends on what kind of association the board runs. A condominium is governed by Chapter 718 of the Florida Statutes. A homeowners' association is governed by Chapter 720. The EV charging provisions in Fla. Stat. 718.113 sit in Chapter 718, so they speak to condo boards only.
For the wider Orlando market, including apartments, hotels and offices, see Orlando EV charger installation. This page is written for condo boards, HOA boards and community association managers.
What Florida Chargers installs in Orlando
The hardware is the Tesla Universal Wall Connector: a Level 2 unit rated at 48 amps and 11.5 kW, with a NACS connector and a built-in J1772 adapter. It plugs straight into a Tesla and charges every other major EV brand through the adapter that is already attached, so a property is not choosing a charger that serves one brand of car. Load sharing spreads available circuit capacity across multiple ports, which is what keeps a project from turning into a service upgrade.
Florida Chargers designs, installs, manages, and maintains the system, and the chargers are eligible for listing in the Tesla app once commissioned by a Tesla Certified Installer with reliable connectivity (Tesla makes the final listing decision), so nearby drivers can be routed to the property.
In Orlando condo garages and HOA amenity lots, Florida Chargers can wall-mount units in structured parking or use pedestals at surface spaces near a clubhouse or pool.
A common starting point for multifamily is roughly one Level 2 port per 20 to 30 units, then adding ports as usage data comes in.
Condos and HOAs follow different rules
Condominium associations (Chapter 718). Fla. Stat. 718.113(8) says a condo board may not prohibit a unit owner from installing an EV charging station in the owner's limited common element or exclusively designated parking area, subject to the subsection's conditions. Separately, Fla. Stat. 718.113(9) says a board installation of EV charging on the common elements is not a material alteration, so it generally does not require a full membership vote. Declarations may contain their own material-alteration provisions, so confirm with association counsel.
Florida's Second District Court of Appeal, in Persechino v. Station Square Condominium Ass'n (Aug. 14, 2026, a Pinellas County case), affirmed a temporary injunction, read the (8)(h) list as not exhaustive, and held that an owner install that materially alters the common elements needs approval under 718.113(2)(a). Orlando condo boards can read the Florida HOA and condo EV charger law overview for more detail.
Homeowners' associations (Chapter 720). Fla. Stat. 718.113 does not apply to HOAs. An Orlando HOA's decision on EV charging runs through its declaration, bylaws and architectural review standards, and association counsel confirms what the board may do.
For either type of association, a written policy keeps owner requests consistent. Florida Chargers points boards to its condo EV charging policy template.
Utility service and incentives in the Orlando area
Orlando-area properties may be served by OUC or Duke Energy Florida, among others, and the serving utility decides which programs apply. For Duke-served properties, Duke Energy Florida's Commercial Charger Prep Credit covers wiring, panel and conduit, and it excludes hardware and permits.
Eligibility depends on the serving utility and is confirmed with that utility at the free site assessment, before any number appears in a proposal.
Florida SB 1084 (2024) preempted the regulation of EV charging stations to the state; since July 1, 2024, local governments may not enact or enforce their own EV-charging ordinances. The electrical permit itself is still issued locally. That is a good thing for a board or an owner: a property installs charging because the amenity economics work, not because a local ordinance forced the decision.
Permitting and timeline
For a condo, the board typically approves the association program by resolution after counsel confirms the declaration. For an HOA, the board follows the approval path its governing documents set out. Florida Chargers prepares the site plan, load calculation and board-ready proposal either way.
A typical project runs 6 to 12 weeks from signed agreement to energized chargers. That window covers design, permitting, utility coordination, installation, and commissioning. Florida Chargers pulls the electrical permit under FL Certified Electrical Contractor license EC13009718.
What it costs
Installed cost runs $5,000 to $8,000 per port before incentives. The spread comes from trenching distance to the panel, available panel capacity, wall-mounted versus pedestal placement, port count, and whether the path is concrete or landscaping.
Sizing usually starts at roughly one Level 2 port per 20 to 30 units, then adds ports as usage data comes in. A 240-unit Orlando condo would start in the range of 8 to 12 ports at that ratio. See the Florida condo EV charging cost guide for the cost drivers.
Under Share the Revenue, the association invests in the professional installation, Florida Chargers owns and operates the chargers, and the association shares in net charging profit for the full term. Financing is available for qualified properties to cover the electrical infrastructure and installation with no money down.
Under Share the Revenue, the property invests in the professional installation and Florida Chargers owns and operates the chargers — then the property earns 50% of net charging profit for the full term. Tesla Wall Connector hardware is included. Financing is available for qualified properties to cover the electrical infrastructure and installation with no money down, so a project can start without a capital outlay from reserves or a special assessment. Exact economics are confirmed during the free site assessment.
To model the numbers for a specific property, use the EV charging ROI calculator.
Orlando EV charging questions
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed Florida attorney for guidance specific to your association.
Keep reading
- Orlando EV charger installation
The wider Orlando market: apartments, hotels and office parks.
- Florida HOA and condo EV charger law
Chapter 718 versus Chapter 720, explained for boards.
- Florida condo EV charging cost
What drives installed cost per port.
- Condo EV charging policy template
What a written board policy should cover.
Get a straight number for your Orlando property
Florida Chargers is a veteran-owned, Tesla Certified commercial EV installer serving Orlando condo associations, HOAs and the property managers who run them across Orange and Seminole counties. Reach out for a no-pressure free site assessment. Call 321-475-2689 or visit flchargers.com.
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