====== Ongoing discussions with EVCOs ======

===== Background =====

Newman (Teresa Ville MA) has already started engaging the EVCOs, namely:
  * Wes Cares Energy
  * EV Mobility
  * Novowatt Pte Ltd

They have made proposals with the following common points:
  * Charger Model: 2 x Single phase 7.4kW, i.e. the slow-charging (AC charges)
  * Proposed Carpark Lots: 109 to 111 located next to the Clubhouse nearest the Block 1003 Circle
  * Customer Service Support: 24 hours

There are many other points which they raised and also covered in LTA's [[https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/dam/ltagov/industry_innovations/Technologies/Electric_Vehicles/PDF/Electric%20Vehicle%20Guide%20for%20MCSTs.pdf|Electric Vehicle Guide for Management Corporation Strata Titles (MCSTs)]].




==== Ownership models ====

LTA recommends the Capex-free ownership model. A Capex free model is one where the EVCO installs, operates and maintains EV chargers at no cost to the NLPR, and charging fees will be collected by the EVCO. The chargers installed are owned by the EVCO.

The key considerations are:

  * EVCOs to have full ownership and control of the chargers
  * No cost for hardware and installation
  * Minimal responsibility for operation and maintenance 
  * All queries fronted by EVCO

Disadvantage

  * Charging price determined by EVCO


The other two models considered are:
  * **Capex Intensive Model:** A Capex Intensive model is one where the MCST pays for the installation , operation and maintenance of the EV chargers . The charging fees will be collected by the MCST and the chargers installed are owned by the MCST.
  * **Hybrid Model:** A Hybrid model is one where the MCST partially owns the chargers by taking charge of the operation and maintenance of the EV chargers while the EVCO pays for the installation or vice versa. The charging revenue is shared between the MCST and EVCO.