EV Charging FAQs

Unfortunately, you are unable to install your own chargepoint at this time. Your landlord is committed to sustainability in transport and we are arranging for chargepoints to be installed at a small number of pilot sites, as among other things we need to take into account the demands on the electricity supply, the location of chargers, who owns the land, and insurance requirements.

Please contact us at consents@homegroundonline.com to register your interest.

Yes, this is likely to be required under the terms of your lease, as cabling will need to be installed.

This would depend on your lease terms and the location of your parking bay. Please contact us at consents@homegroundonline.com if you require clarification.

Depending on the parking arrangement at your building, it may be possible to have shared charging facilities. The provision of communal chargepoints forms part of our pilot scheme.

Please contact us at consents@homegroundonline.com to register your interest.

This depends on whether communal or individual chargepoints are to be installed. Each building is unique and will require its own survey.

The landlord may consider paying to install shared charging facilities. The landlord may also pay to connect individual parking spaces, where possible. You would need to pay for the chargepoint yourself. You may qualify for a government grant – please see www.gov.uk/electric-vehicle-chargepoint-grant-household for further information.

For shared charging facilities, we would look to provide 22kW chargepoints (average charge time 1-2 hours). In the event that you are able to have your own designated charger, a 7kW chargepoint (average charge time 4-6 hours) will be more suitable, as this will place lower demand on the existing electricity supply.

Yes. Where you are able to have your own chargepoint installed, you will have the opportunity to choose from a selection of industry-approved providers.

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at consents@homegroundonline.com