Unique homes on historic grounds with future-proof EV charging

All parking spaces are prepared for EV chargers, so residents can order a charging unit when needed.

Den Gamle Margarinfabrikken Sameie is a charming Housing cooperative in Oslo, situated in a building with a rich history. The margarine factory Pellerin Fils & Co was founded here in 1876, and the buildings was fully renovated in 2014, housing apartments in both the new and historic buildings. The inner atrium gives access to the garage where every parking space is set up for EV charging.

Easy expandable charging infrastructure

All 19 parking spots in Den Gamle Margarinfabrikken Sameie are equipped with DEFA’s new wall bracket, known as Power Ready S. DEFA Power S chargers are ready for use on 5 of them. Since many residents don’t yet own EVs, there was no need to install chargers for everyone. However, everything is ready for expansion; from circuit breaker, to wiring and power supply. All a resident need to do is order DEFA Power Up from the installer and have it connected.

Torshov Elektro, that installed and prepared the charging system, has only positive experiences with DEFA chargers.
“What’s great about DEFA Power S is that it has an integrated circuit breaker in the wall bracket, which saves a lot of preparation time. Just one cable in and connect. And then it’s ready. The installation is very smooth.”

“The wall bracket solution is perfect if you’re planning to add a charger later, as everything is ready beforehand. All you need to do is get a new charging unit, place it on, lock it, spend 2–3 minutes in the app, and it’s up and running. The cost for the customer is also lower, as there’s less work per charger later on,” says Robert from Torshov Elektro.

Smooth configuration and an even smoother user experience

The electrician is very pleased with the configuration process. The app is simple and intuitive, and within minutes the chargers are ready to use.

“It’s a very straightforward, well-designed app. There aren’t too many questions; you don’t need any brochures or manuals; everything’s in the app,” says Robert.

The experience for EV owners is also a key reason Torshov Elektro frequently chooses DEFA Power S for its projects. The integrated cable both simplifies use and prevents errors, enhancing the user experience. Additionally, it’s easy to read the charging process on the display, making charging accessible even for those with little technical knowledge.

“I think it’s great that there’s an integrated cable, as this reduces the potential for troubleshooting issues later on. It eliminates many possible errors. The charger also has a very neat, user-friendly display, showing all relevant information, like kilowatt-hours and a charging status. All necessary information for the user is displayed on the screen,” concludes Robert, who quickly heads off to his next DEFA Power S project.

If you want to read more about DEFA’s charging solutions for housing cooperatives, read more here.