Electrifying Multi-Unit Dwellings: A Study of Electric Vehicle Charger Adoption Among California Landlords

The rapid transition towards electric vehicles (EVs) is imperative to address climate change and air pollution, aligning with aggressive federal and state-level goals, such as Executive Order 14037. A critical barrier to this transition is the lack of charging infrastructure in Multi-Unit Dwellings (MUDs), where a significant population, often including lower-income and underrepresented groups, resides. This research aims to investigate the unique challenges and barriers faced by landlords and management of MUDs in deploying EV charging infrastructure, with a focus on equity considerations and community engagement. Through a comprehensive literature review, carefully crafted interview protocols, and qualitative analysis using Axial coding, the project will generate insights into decision-making processes, costs, incentives, and residents' opinions. The anticipated outcomes include a final report, policy briefs, and actionable recommendations that can guide infrastructure development in MUDs and inform policy at both the legislative level and the California Energy Commission. Engaging with community groups, tenants, landlords, and management companies, this research strives to bridge the existing gap in EV adoption in MUDs, contributing to a more equitable and sustainable transportation system. By addressing these barriers, the study has the potential to significantly impact EV adoption rates, aligning with California's ambitious goals and setting a precedent for nationwide implementation.

• Record URL:
  https://ncst.ucdavis.edu/project/electrifying-multi-unit-dwellings-study-ev-charger-adoption-among-california-landlords

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $167099
• Contract Numbers:

  DOT 69A3552348319

  DOT 69A3552344814

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

  University Transportation Centers Program
  Department of Transportation
  Washington, DC  United States  20590

  National Center for Sustainable Transportation

  University of California, Davis
  Davis, CA  United States 

  University of California Institute of Transportation Studies

  Sacramento, California  United States 
• Managing Organizations:

  National Center for Sustainable Transportation

  University of California, Davis
  Davis, CA  United States 

  University of California, Davis

  1 Shields Ave
  Davis, California  United States  95616
• Project Managers:

  Iacobucci, Lauren

• Performing Organizations:

  National Center for Sustainable Transportation

  University of California, Davis
  Davis, CA  United States 

  University of California, Davis

  Institute of Transportation Studies
  Davis, CA  United States  95616
• Principal Investigators:

  Jenn, Alan

  Hardman, Scott

• Start Date: 20240101
• Expected Completion Date: 20241231
• Actual Completion Date: 0
• USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Apartment buildings; Dwellings; Electric vehicle charging; Electric vehicles; Equity; Landlords
• Geographic Terms: California
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01902116
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: National Center for Sustainable Transportation
• Contract Numbers: DOT 69A3552348319, DOT 69A3552344814
• Files: UTC, RIP
• Created Date: Dec 14 2023 11:48PM