Meter Splitting for EV Charger Installation in Shared Residential Buildings

One of the most common questions when planning EV charger installation in a shared building is: how do you connect a charger to a private meter when the building runs on a communal electrical system? Meter splitting is the standard solution in Israel — and understanding how it works is key to a smooth installation.

What Is Meter Splitting?

Meter splitting (pitzul moneh) is the process of separating a new dedicated electricity meter for a specific apartment or parking space from the building's shared electrical supply. This gives the charger owner their own billing relationship with the electricity company, independent of the building's communal meter.

Why Is It Needed?

Without a separate meter, the EV charger's electricity consumption would be billed to the communal account — creating disputes among building residents and making accurate cost allocation impossible. A dedicated meter solves this entirely: each driver pays only for their own charging consumption.

The Process in Practice

The process involves: applying to the Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) for a new connection point, having a licensed electrician carry out the physical panel work, and then commissioning the charger on the new meter. Depending on building infrastructure, this typically takes 4–8 weeks from application to completion.

The Alternative: Building-Level Management with Greems

For buildings deploying multiple chargers, meter splitting per charger becomes impractical. The preferred solution is a shared infrastructure with a smart management system like Greems — which tracks each resident's consumption individually and handles billing automatically, without requiring a separate meter for every parking space.

Not sure which approach is right for your building? Greems can advise and implement either solution. Contact us to get started.