Care building · Electric vehicle charging
Electric vehicle charging in care building: what the SRI measures
Charging is about three things: how many parking spaces have a charging point, whether charging is managed smartly on grid capacity and price, and whether users get information on availability and consumption.
In short
- 1This page shows how the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) assesses the electric vehicle charging domain for care buildings.
- 2For a nursing home or care facility, this domain counts for 1 of 3 weighting parts in the overall score.
- 3It covers charging capacity, smart control of charging, and user information, with levels from 0 to 4.
Weight of this domain for this building type
Which services count
| Service | Lowest level | Highest level | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV Charging Capacity EV-15 · A · 5 levels | Not present | > 50% of parking spaces has recharging point | at least level 1 |
| EV Charging Grid balancing EV-16 · A · 3 levels | Not present (uncontrolled charging) | 2-way controlled charging (e.g. including desired departure time and grid signals for optimization) | at least level 1 |
| EV charging information and connectivity EV-17 · A · 3 levels | No information available | Reporting information on EV charging status to occupant AND automatic identification and authorization of the driver to the charging station (ISO 15118 compliant) | at least level 1 |
Worked example
If everything in this domain is at level 0, the domain contributes nothing. At the highest level for all services, the indicative total score for this building type rises by about 3 percentage points (from 33 to 36 percent, with all other domains at level 1).
Why does electric vehicle charging count in a care building?
A care building operates 24 hours a day. Visitors, staff and sometimes residents park cars there, increasingly electric vehicles. The Smart Readiness Indicator therefore also examines charging infrastructure, even though this is not the domain with the greatest impact on resident comfort.
For this building type, the electric vehicle charging domain carries a weight of 1 of 3 parts. This is less than domains directly related to heating, ventilation or domestic hot water, but it does count toward the overall score.
Which smart-ready services are assessed?
Within this domain, the methodology examines three smart-ready services. Each service is rated on a functionality level, from 0 (not present) to 4 (highest level).
- EV-15 Charging capacity: how many parking spaces actually have a charging point, ranging from no infrastructure to more than 50 percent of spaces.
- EV-16 Network balancing: whether charging occurs uncontrolled, or whether the system accounts for grid capacity, for example through a desired departure time or grid signals.
- EV-17 Information and connectivity: whether users receive information about charging status, and whether the system automatically recognizes the driver at the charging point.
For a care building, EV-16 is often relevant because of constant electricity consumption for items such as domestic hot water. Smart-controlled charging can help distribute peaks in that consumption.
What does a low level in this domain mean?
A low level, for example just a power outlet without control, does not automatically mean the entire building has a low SRI score. The domain carries only 1 of 3 parts after all.
Still, improvement here can be relatively straightforward. Adding controlled charging or better user information often requires less extensive modifications than changes to heating or ventilation systems.
Does the building automation obligation play a role here?
Care buildings with technical power above 290 kW sometimes fall under the building automation obligation from the EPBD. This obligation covers control of heating, cooling and ventilation, not specifically charging infrastructure.
The SRI itself is a voluntary instrument. The European Commission must adopt a delegated act by 30 June 2027 that is expected to make the SRI mandatory for buildings with installations above 290 kW.
What this means for you
- Owner
- As owner of a care building, it makes sense to include charging infrastructure in an SRI assessment, even though this domain carries only light weight. Expanding charging points or adding control for grid capacity can contribute relatively cost-effectively to a higher overall score.
- Tenant
- For visitors, staff and residents of a care building, this domain is mainly noticed in the availability of charging points and the clarity of information about charging status. A well-functioning system prevents unnecessary waiting times or confusion when charging a vehicle.
- Advisor
- When assessing this domain, it is important to establish precisely the number of parking spaces with a charging point, because EV-15 levels are based on percentages. Also note whether control is one-way or two-way, as this difference determines the level of EV-16.
Next step
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