🔌 Can I install an EV charger at my apartment block?

With conditions

Quick answer

It depends — you can install one, but the myth "the space is mine, so I do what I like" misleads: you need the co-owners' consent. An apartment block's car park and the building's electrical system are usually common shared property, so installing a charging point that changes the shared infrastructure generally requires the consent of the flat owners or the manager (association). If the parking space is your own property, you must inform the association chair or manager and obtain approval, while the grid connection is arranged by ESO. Most importantly, and often overlooked: part of the cost can be subsidised by the state (the Lithuanian Energy Agency supports private charging points up to 11 kW in apartment blocks), but support is granted only once the required consents and permits are in place, so the legal side is worth settling in advance.

📋 The rules

The building's electrical system and car park are usually common shared property, so co-owners' approval is needed
Changing the shared infrastructure requires the flat owners' or the manager's (association's) consent
With your own parking space, you must inform the chair or manager and obtain approval
The grid connection and capacity questions are handled by ESO
Private charging points up to 11 kW in a block can receive state support (LEA)

🔓 Exceptions

If the unit connects only to your own flat's meter and does not change the shared system, the decision may be simpler, but the manager must still be informed
A refusal by the association or manager must be reasoned; an unfounded decision can be challenged at a meeting or in court
In newly built blocks some charging-readiness requirements are already set in construction norms, so conditions may differ

⚠️ Penalties & fines

The main risk is not a fine but a self-installed and therefore dangerous or unlawful set-up. If a charger is connected to the shared system without consent, the association or neighbours can demand its removal and compensation, and unauthorised interference with the shared electrics creates a fire and overload risk. Often overlooked: a poorly installed set-up can void insurance cover – after a fire the insurer may refuse to pay or seek recourse against the person at fault. Unlawful use of shared electricity also means a dispute over billing and cost-sharing among residents. In practice the costliest mistake is to install first and ask for consents later: that means not only re-arranging the paperwork but also risking the loss of state support, which is granted only for points installed lawfully and with permits.

📎 Official sources

Last verified: 2026-07-12

❓ Frequently asked

Can I install a charger if the parking space is mine?

Even with your own parking space, you must inform the association chair or manager and obtain approval, because the building's electrical system is shared. The connection and capacity must also be agreed with ESO, so owning the space alone is not enough.

Whose consent do I need?

If the installation changes or loads the shared building infrastructure, you usually need the consent of the flat owners or of the manager or association representing them. The exact procedure depends on how the building is managed, so it is best to start with the chair or manager to learn the requirements.

Can I get support for the installation?

Yes, the Lithuanian Energy Agency provides support for private charging points up to 11 kW in apartment blocks and their plots. However, support is granted only once all consents and permits required by law are in place, so the legal side must be settled in advance.

What if the association refuses?

A refusal by the association or manager must be reasoned rather than arbitrary. An unfounded decision can be raised at a flat owners' meeting or challenged in court, and you can also propose technical solutions that do not load the shared system and ease the neighbours' concerns.

What do I risk if I install without permission?

A charger connected to the shared system without consent may have to be removed, and after a fire a faulty set-up can void insurance cover. Unlawful use of shared electricity also causes disputes over costs, so it is safer and cheaper to agree everything before installing.

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