ChargeGuru data has revealed that access to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is impacting where people choose to live.
According to the figures, 49% of those living in flats say having somewhere to charge their car or living near a public charger is a deciding factor.
From those stating it is not a factor, a quarter (25%) say it will be in any future move. As a result, the study revealed that nearly 75% of respondents place high importance on EV charge point access when it comes to selecting their home.
With EV charging infrastructure important to up to three-quarters of flat residents in future, this figure is at odds with the 55% of flat residents who say there are no electric vehicle charging points in their building.
But for those with access, 23% report having only one to two EV charge points in their building, while only 11% have access to three or four chargers and just 2% having five or six available. Currently, the average number of charging points in a building is 0.93.
Yet encouragingly of the 55% of flat dwellers who currently lack EV charging points in their building, 23% believe installing EV chargers in their building is an option. A quarter (25%) though are unsure if installing EV chargers is an option for their residence.
Denis Watling, Managing Director, ChargeGuru UK, said
“With stamp duty tax thresholds set to decrease in April 2025 – likely spurring a rush on the property market – and competition for rentals expected to remain high, offering EV charging infrastructure could make all the difference in attracting new owners and tenants.
“The data shows EV charging is an important factor in selecting a flat to live in. However, as this consideration grows in importance, the available infrastructure remains insufficient. It’s time for property managers and landlords to take action to ensure their buildings remain desirable places to live.”
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