How to bill residents for EV charging

Short answer

The fairest way to bill residents for EV charging is per kWh: each driver pays for the energy their car actually used, collected automatically through a charging app. Per-hour, per-session and flat monthly fees are simpler but less fair. Whatever you choose, collect payment at the charger rather than by invoice, and report the totals to the board each month.

The four common billing methods

1. Per kWh (recommended)

Drivers pay for the energy delivered, like a utility bill. It is the most accurate and the easiest to defend to residents, because a small car that charges a little pays a little. In Florida, EV charging provided to the public by a non-utility is not treated as a retail sale of electricity (section 366.94, Florida Statutes), so per-kWh pricing is common.

2. Per hour

Drivers pay for time connected. It is simple, but cars charge at different speeds, so two drivers can pay the same for very different amounts of energy. It works best as an add-on to keep spaces moving.

3. Per session

A flat price for each charge, regardless of how much energy is used. It is easy to understand but encourages long sessions and can under- or over-charge.

4. Flat monthly fee or built into rent or assessments

Residents pay a fixed amount for access. There is no metering to manage, but heavy users are subsidized by light users. If the cost goes into everyone’s assessments, non-EV owners pay for others’ charging, which is a common source of complaints.

Add-ons that keep it fair

Idle fees. A per-minute fee once the car is full and still plugged in, so shared spaces free up.
Time limits during busy hours.
Guest pricing if visitors can use the chargers. Florida condo boards may set charges for owners, residents and guests (section 718.113(9)).

How to set it up, step by step

Know your electricity cost per kWh from the property’s utility bill.
Set the price to cover electricity, software and payment fees, and maintenance.
Use chargers that measure each session and a payment app, so billing happens at the plug, with no invoices to chase.
Write a short policy: price, time limits, idle fees, guest use, and who to call for help.
Reconcile monthly: compare revenue with the electricity used, and share a simple report with the board or owner.

What residents pay with EZ EV

With EZ EV Energy, drivers pay $0.21 per kWh in the app. For a 2025 Tesla Model Y that works out to about 6¢ a mile, roughly a third of a comparable gas SUV at $4.10 a gallon (AAA, November 2026). EZ EV handles the billing and pays the property its share of the revenue, which offsets the electricity, and provides 24/7 driver support. Residents can see how charging works for drivers. See also who pays for electricity for condo EV chargers and EV charging billing software for HOAs.

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Updated November 2026. This guide is general information about Florida rules, not legal advice. Laws change and every community's governing documents are different, so confirm details with your association's attorney.