RENT Magazine Q3'26

THE BOTTOM LINE The federal EV charging tax credit had a good run, but its window has closed, and the work of electrifying America’s multifamily housing continues with or without it. Resident demand is growing. And in a growing number of states, action is no longer optional: California, New York, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington have all enacted building codes requiring EV-ready infrastructure in new multifamily construction, with cities like Boston and Seattle raising the bar even further. If your properties are in

these markets, the question isn’t whether to act, it’s whether to act now while meaningful funding is still on the table or later at full cost. The path forward runs through state programs, utility incentives, and experienced partners who can help multifamily owners get the most out of every dollar invested. Those programs are active today. The funding is finite. And the properties that move with urgency will be the ones best positioned to attract the next generation of residents.

THE QUESTION ISN’T WHETHER TO ACT, IT’S WHETHER TO ACT NOW WHILE MEANINGFUL FUNDING IS STILL ON THE TABLE.

KATE KRUK Partnership and Engagement Director Nayax North America nayax.com

Kate Kruk is the Partner and Engagement Director at Nayax, where she focuses on educating the public about the benefits of electric vehicles and supporting the expansion of EV charging infrastructure.

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