If you’re planning to order an electric vehicle (EV), you’ll first need to check if your home meets the requirements to install a charger. 

Not all of our homes are eligible for an electric vehicle charging point (EVCP).

Check your eligibility for a charger


You are eligible to install a charger if:

  • your home has its own private driveway, directly connected to your home.
  • your property is over 12 months old.

If you have a parking space or driveway next to your home, which may be separated by a communal path, you may be eligible to install a charger.

We can check to see if permission is possible, as long as it doesn't cross someone else's property. If this applies to you, complete the application form below and we will check your eligibility.

You are not eligible to install a charger if:

  • you have communal parking
  • you only have on-street parking
  • you have a shared driveway

We know electric cars are the future, and we’re working on ways to allow chargers in more types of homes. For now, if your home isn’t eligible, we encourage you to check with your local council for other charging options.

Before you start

  • Applications can take up to 12 weeks for a decision to be made. On average, decisions are made within four weeks of application.
  • If you are approved, the charger must be installed by an accredited professional who can provide an electrical safety certificate. The GOV.UK website can help you find accredited installers near you.
  • Our permissions are only valid for 12 months once granted, so the installation must be completed within this period.
  • If approved, we will require all certification associated with the charger within one month of installation.

What you'll need to apply

  • Photos of your driveway
  • Photos of where the proposed charger would be fitted
  • Details of the contractor carrying out the works and their liability cover. We will undertake a check to ensure any contractor used is registered with the relevant regulatory authority, for example, NICEIC/NAPIT, if applicable
  • Quotes for the work, if applicable
  • Approval from National Grid.

Please let us know if the charger will be provided by Motability or any other grant.

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Confirm your eligibility to make a change in your home
1. Is your property over 12 months old? *


You aren't eligible to make a change at this time.

We cannot allow changes to new build properties as this could affect the defect liability period or NHBC warranty.

2. Are you going to carry out the works within the next 6 months? *


You aren't eligible to make a change.

Our permissions are only valid for 12 months if granted, so your works should be actioned immediately after getting permission.

3. Will the works only affect your private home? *


You aren't eligible to make a change.

We can't allow works that will affect other homes. Communal areas are maintained by us and are for the use and benefit of all customers. If you have an suggestion for changes to communal areas, you should speak to your neighbourhood coach.

4. Have you researched whether your works require any other permissions? *


Important

You must research other approvals before asking us for permission, for example, planning permission or building control approval. We will ask for proof of these if they apply.

5. Is your rent account up to date? *


You might be eligible to make a change.

You'll usually need to contact your neighbourhood coach to make an arrangement to repay your arrears before we give you permission something in your home.

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