How to Earn Passive Income Sharing Your Condo EV Charger

The earning opportunity in your EV charger

At WattShare, our hosts play a major role in helping people switch to electric vehicles (EVs). While many EV owners living in urban condos struggle to find a place to plug in, those who already have chargers have a unique opportunity to earn extra money while helping their neighbours.

Can you share an EV charger in a condo or apartment building?

Yes. Residents in urban areas like Toronto and Ottawa can earn money from their private or deeded EV chargers by listing them on WattShare, provided they comply with local bylaws and condo board rules and Ontario's "Right to Charge" framework where it applies.

• If you own the EV Charger stall and pay for your electricity separately, you typically have the most autonomy to share your spot.
• If the building pays for power, you need a clear plan to reimburse the corporation for energy used by your guests.

Still have questions? Email admin@wattshare.ca and we'll walk you through it.

Talking to your condo board

Talking to a condo board can feel slow, but the most important thing to know is that you have the Right to Charge. This legislation makes it easier for owners in multi-family buildings (condos or stratas) to access EV charging by preventing boards from unreasonably refusing reasonable requests, subject to technical and safety requirements.

Bring a simple one-pager: your stall ownership, metering plan, insurance acknowledgement, and how WattShare handles booking and payment. Many boards care most about fairness, submetering or reimbursement, and liability clarity.

Simple steps to start hosting

Being a host is designed to be simple, even if you aren't tech-savvy.

1. Provide details: Tell us about your charger type, power level, and exact EV Charger location.
2. Upload photos: Clear photos help us verify your spot for the driver map and keep the community safe.
3. Get paid: Once verified, add your payout details and we send earnings to your bank account according to platform rules.

Common questions from new hosts

Do I need permission? If you own the spot and pay for your own electricity, you often have the clearest path—still confirm your corporation's bylaws. If the building pays for power, you need a reimbursement plan guests can follow so the corporation is made whole.

How do I find guests? WattShare surfaces your listing to nearby drivers on the map. You don't need extra hardware beyond a safe, working Level 2 installation that matches what you list.

How do I monitor charging? You can follow the session in real time. We notify you when a reservation is created and show how much time remains, so you are never guessing who is plugged in.

How much can you earn?

Earnings depend on how accessible your stall is, your price, local demand, and how often you make the charger available. Many hosts start conservatively, then adjust after a few bookings.

In practice we see two broad setups:

• High-demand pockets (dense neighbourhoods with few reliable public options) often support more frequent bookings.
• Lower-frequency but steady listings still add meaningful income when you are the "trusted neighbour" charger on the block.

Referral tips: grow your income

Sharing works even better with neighbours who already trust you. Three practical ideas:

• Building welcome: If a neighbour just bought an EV but has no charger yet, invite them to WattShare and point them to your listing.
• Host-to-host bonus: Know another resident with a charger? Ask us about referral codes so both of you can benefit when they complete onboarding.
• Social proof: Share your listing in your building's Facebook group or bulletin board—many people want an EV but are waiting for a reliable charging neighbour.

Next steps