More than 800 homes in Footscray and Coburg are next

NOX Energy, which provides EV charging infrastructure, platform and app services, says charging is now live for residents in more than 1,000 apartments across four sites in Kensington and Brunswick.

The company has also been appointed EV charging provider for Assemble, an end-to-end housing company focused on enabling institutional investment in housing in Australia, with a focus on low and middle income housing.

NOX Energy says that appointment will deliver EV charging to residents in more than 800 homes across two new developments in Footscray and Coburg. It says that brings its Melbourne footprint to six apartment communities and nearly 1,900 homes across Assemble assets.

Charging live in Kensington and Brunswick

The expansion spans Melbourne’s inner north and west. In Kensington and Brunswick, residents across four established build-to-rent communities can already charge their vehicles at home.

In Footscray and Coburg, NOX Energy says it is building charging into two new developments as they near completion. Charging will be available to residents as the buildings open, according to the company.

NOX Energy says access to charging at home remains one of the biggest barriers to owning an electric vehicle for apartment residents, especially renters. The company says installing a private charger is rarely an option for people who do not own their home or their car park.

Charlie Richardson, COO at NOX Energy, said the Melbourne expansion shows EV charging can work for apartments and rental homes.

“Our mission is to democratise access to EVs for all Australians, and that has to include people living in apartments and rental communities,” Richardson said. “Convenient charging at home can make a real difference to whether someone feels able to choose an electric vehicle.”

The charging infrastructure combines NOX Energy’s Intelligent Power Sockets with MSI 7kW Eco series chargers. The system is managed through NOX Energy’s cloud-based platform and app.

NOX Energy says that setup gives residents options for everyday charging and faster charging when they need it. It says the system is designed to expand easily as more residents switch to electric, helping apartment buildings keep pace with growing EV adoption.

“Melbourne’s inner suburbs are full of apartment residents who are ready to go electric,” Richardson said.

He said bringing charging to nearly 1,900 homes across six of Assemble’s assets is a practical step toward making EV ownership a more realistic choice for more Australians.