It’s great to see so many people making the switch to greener transport and we want to support that wherever we can.
Under the terms of your tenancy agreement or lease, if you're living in a rental property you'll need our permission to install a charging point to your home.
Installing a charging point isn’t always straightforward though and we have to consider safety, access and shared spaces when making decisions. There are some situations where we’re not able to give permission - we provide further details below.
What we consider
We’ve put together this guide to explain what’s possible, so you can make an informed choice before buying a new car.
We can approve electric car charging points if:
- You have a private driveway directly next to your home
- The charging point can be installed within your property boundary
- No cables need to cross public footpaths or shared areas.
We’re not able to give permission in the following situations:
- In communal car parks, even if you have an allocated bay
- If your parking space is next to, or in front of, your home, but a public footpath or shared area must be crossed to reach it
- For roadside parking bays
- For cables to be run underground or across communal areas
- For floor-fitted cable covers.
Before you buy your vehicle
We’ve seen cases where residents have ordered electric cars before checking if they can install a charger at home, only to find out it’s not possible. We recommend checking with us first, so you’re not left without a way to charge your vehicle.
Apps like PlugShare and ZapMap can help you find nearby public charging points, which might be a good alternative if home installation isn’t an option.
Please note: under the terms of your tenancy agreement any arrangements and cost involved for installing charging points to your home would be your responsibility.
How to contact us
If you wish to explore having an electric charge point installed, here's how to contact us to request permission.