EV charger installation for landlords

More tenants are asking landlords about EV charging before they'll consider a property, particularly where off-street parking already exists. Installing a charger can be a straightforward way to future-proof a rental property, but it raises a few questions that don't apply to owner-occupied homes — who's responsible for the unit, how it's billed, and what happens if a tenant leaves.

If your tenant rents privately and wants to fund the installation themselves, they may be able to apply for the EV Chargepoint Grant for renters and flat owners, but only with your consent as landlord — our grants guide explains the current eligibility rules in more detail. Alternatively, landlords installing a charger themselves as a fixture of the property can look at it as a capital improvement, similar to any other fitted appliance.

Flats and properties with shared or unallocated parking add another layer of complexity, since freeholder permission and parking rights come into play — our guide on charging at a flat covers this from a leaseholder's perspective, which is useful background if you manage that type of property.