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Electric car charging: driving home the facts

Written by: Mary-Anne Bowring 02/09/2020
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The Rise of Electric Vehicles: Preparing for the Future in Your Block

Have any of the flat owners in your block got an electric car? If not, chances are they soon will. The government has announced a ban on new diesel and petrol cars and vans from 2040 to combat air pollution. At the moment the market for electric cars is still relatively small, but around 4,500 are being registered every month, so take-up is growing.

Navigating Electric Car Charging in Multi-Unit Dwellings: Challenges and Considerations for Residents

Charging points for electric cars are starting to be a familiar sight at supermarkets and petrol stations. In future more of us will want to charge an electric car at home but if you live in a flat this could prove a challenge. Developers are starting to install charging points in new blocks as standard but block managers running existing developments will need to do their homework as demand from resident’s starts to take off. A recent article in Flat Living took a look at the implications for people living in blocks of flats. The starting point is the lease. Residents are likely to need a license to alter from the landlord to install a charging point or points. Formal, written consent will cost around £650, which will need to be covered by the resident/s in question - assuming the landlord is happy to oblige.

Considerations for Charging Point Locations and Electricity Equity

Location of charging points and fair use of electricity supply also needs some thought. Some flat owners may have an allocated parking space or garage but the electric supply to that parking space is unlikely to be connected to their own electricity meter. Most leases allow for use of parking spaces without ownership. Again, this means tapping into the communal supply that is covered by the servicechargesorted.co.uk/blogs/digital-solution-can-improve-the-whole-process-by-making-it-faster-and-more-transparent'>service charge. If only a handful of residents are benefitting from the electricity that is being used, this will likely be called out for being unfair. Again, it may not be possible under the terms of the lease.

Advancements in Charging Technology: Affordable and Fair Solutions for Flat Owners

The good news is that charging technology is developing fast. There are now options on the market that could help get around these problems.
Pay-as-you-go solutions using a cloud-based mobile app, mean that electricity use can be monitored and logged. Flat owners could use this system to pay their costs back to the block on a monthly basis, so that residents not using charging points don't end up subsidising those that do. The other hurdle - installation costs - may also be partly covered by a government-subsidised grant from the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV). This could offer up to £500 off the cost of purchasing and installing a home charging point using a registered installer, listed here.

The Future of Residential Amenities: Preparing for Electric Vehicle Charging Points

Once upon a time, take-up of satellite TV and broadband installation in residential blocks raised similar issues. Now, whether you live in a house or a flat, most of us expect them as standard. Block managers should be prepared to deal with the questions that will be asked by residents about installing charging points, in 10 years’ time they will be standard too. If you have questions regarding your lease, about what can be recovered via servicechargesorted.co.uk/blogs/digital-solution-can-improve-the-whole-process-by-making-it-faster-and-more-transparent'>service charges or would like to discuss a license to alter, contact Ringley Law.

Preparing for Electric Vehicle Charging in Your Block

With the government’s 2040 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles, electric car ownership is set to rise. For flat owners, installing charging points at home can present challenges, especially in buildings with shared parking. Developers are beginning to include charging stations in new builds, but existing blocks may need to review leases and obtain formal consent for installation.

Issues like location, electricity usage fairness, and costs are important considerations. However, new advancements in charging technology, like pay-as-you-go solutions, offer practical solutions. Block managers should prepare for the growing demand and ensure residents have the necessary information about installation options and costs.



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