--- title: Home charging with permission --- [![MotabilitySchemeÔÇöRGBÔÇöWhite](https://electric.motability.co.uk/hubfs/MotabilityScheme%C3%94%C3%87%C3%B6RGB%C3%94%C3%87%C3%B6White.svg "MotabilitySchemeÔÇöRGBÔÇöWhite")](https://motability.co.uk) # Hi there, #### It looks like your home could be suitable for an EV chargepoint installation ### You will need... --- ![Artboard 9Square](https://electric.motability.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Artboard%209Square.png?width=100&height=100&name=Artboard%209Square.png "Artboard 9Square") Landlord permission Because you rent your home, you will need to get the property owner's permission before you can have a home chargepoint installed.   **What is a looped supply?**   Your electricity supply might be shared with a neighbour — this is called a looped supply.   It doesn't stop you getting a home charger, but your local electricity network operator will need to separate the supply first, which can add a few weeks before your installation. This is usually a free process. Your installer will check this during your survey and guide you through what happens next — there's nothing you need to do right now. [Learn more](https://electric.motability.co.uk/home-charging-permit#Landlord_permission) #### You might also need... --- ![Artboard 13Square](https://electric.motability.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Artboard%2013Square.png?width=100&height=100&name=Artboard%2013Square.png "Artboard 13Square") Non-standard installation If additional work is required to install a chargepoint at your home, you will need to pay extra. [Learn more](https://electric.motability.co.uk/home-charging-permit#Non-standard_installation) ## How do I get a home chargepoint? ![1order-1](https://electric.motability.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/1order-1.png?width=504&height=320&name=1order-1.png "1order-1") Order your EV at your preferred dealer. They may ask you a few questions to confirm you are suitable for a home chargepoint. ![Artboard 9Square](https://electric.motability.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Artboard%209Square.png?width=40&height=40&name=Artboard%209Square.png)We recommend you check that your landlord will allow you to have a home chargepoint, before ordering your EV. ![2answer](https://electric.motability.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/2answer.png?width=504&height=320&name=2answer.png "2answer") Our chargepoint installation partner will ask you to complete an online home survey to provide some details and photos of your home. This is so they can check what work needs to be done. ![Artboard 9Square](https://electric.motability.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Artboard%209Square.png?width=40&height=40&name=Artboard%209Square.png)Our installation partner will ask you to confirm you have received permission from your landlord. ![Artboard 13Square](https://electric.motability.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Artboard%2013Square.png?width=40&height=40&name=Artboard%2013Square.png)After you've completed your online home survey, our installation partner will provide a quote for any non-standard installation costs. ![3date](https://electric.motability.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/3date.png?width=503&height=320&name=3date.png "3date") Once you have provided the necessary information our installer will arrange a suitable date to install your chargepoint. Installation normally takes a few hours. ![Artboard 9Square](https://electric.motability.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Artboard%209Square.png?width=80&height=80&name=Artboard%209Square.png "Artboard 9Square") ## Landlord permission #### You will need to get **permission** to have your chargepoint installed because you **rent your home.** ##### Installing a charger without the right permission could lead to delays or even the removal of the chargepoint, at your expense. Our chargepoint provider, Ohme, will not go ahead without permission, which they check as part of their online survey. --- #### **What permission will I need?** Rented home Who do I need to get permission from? The legal homeowner. This could be your landlord, council, or housing provider. How should I get the permission? You should get written or verbal confirmation that they are happy to go ahead with the installation. Why is permission needed? To comply with your tenancy agreement and avoid future disputes. Listed building Who do I need to get permission from? The legal homeowner and your local council. How should I get the permission? You should get written permission from both parties. Why is permission needed? To comply with legal protection of the listed building and meet the terms of your tenancy agreement. Communal or shared space Who do I need to get permission from? The owner or manager of the communal space How should I get the permission? You should get written confirmation what they agree to the installation. Why is permission needed? To plan the installation carefully, avoid trip hazards, and reduce the risk of complaints. \*A shared space could include corridors, driveways, or shared walls. If cables need to cross these spaces, extra groundworks might be needed. This would come at an extra cost. --- #### **How do I get permission?** Usually, a verbal or written confirmation from the property owner is enough. If you would like help with requesting permission click the link below to receive a personalised permission request email which you can send to the property owner. Get your personalised permission request email --- #### **What happens after I've got permission?** Our home charger installer will contact you once your application for an EV has been progressed.  You should have confirmation that permission has been given by your landlord, and that a cable channel has been approved or installed when the installer contacts you.   Our installer will then review your setup and confirm if any further steps are needed. Most installations are straightforward. But if extra permissions are needed, they'll guide you through what to do next.  You can find out more about Ohme's permissions process at the link below. [More about permissions](https://ohme-ev.com/support/permission-requirements-for-installing-home-chargers-in-a-rented-property/) --- [Back to result](https://electric.motability.co.uk/home-charging-permit#Results) ![Artboard 13Square](https://electric.motability.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Artboard%2013Square.png?width=80&height=80&name=Artboard%2013Square.png "Artboard 13Square") ## Non-standard installation #### You may need a **non-standard installation** if your home requires **more complex works** to have a chargepoint fitted. ##### A standard chargepoint installation is suitable for most customers, but some installations might need some extra work. This is called a non-standard installation. As this extra work isn’t part of a standard installation, it will come with an added cost. This usually ranges from £50 to £400, depending on what’s needed. --- #### **What work might be needed and how much will it cost?** We’ve broken down some common examples below to give you a sense of what additional work could cost. If you need any of this, Ohme, our home charging partner, will explain what’s needed and give you a clear quote before anything goes ahead.  ### £50 - £400 ### Longer cables or extra trunking e.g. If your parking space is a long distance from your electricity supply ### £50 - £500+ ### Electrical upgrades e.g. If you need a new fuse board ### £150 - £700+ ### Complex cable runs e.g. Running the cable from your loft or underground ### from £750 ### Groundworks e.g. digging a trench for the cables or mounting your chargepoint on a post. --- [Back to result](https://electric.motability.co.uk/home-charging-permit#Results) ## How you can benefit from home charging ![7F3A5625.61815-2](https://electric.motability.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/7F3A5625.61815-2.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=7F3A5625.61815-2.jpg "7F3A5625.61815-2") #### Cost savings 78% of our customers said that running costs were lower than they expected. [See if an EV could save you money](https://www.motability.co.uk/ev-for-me/cost-comparison?utm_source=benefit-block&utm_medium=HCA&utm_campaign=standard-LL) ![ohme](https://electric.motability.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/ohme.png?width=1732&height=1156&name=ohme.png "ohme") #### Ease of installation 90% of customers receive a home chargepoint as part of their lease without needing to pay extra. ![7F3A3282.61839](https://electric.motability.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/7F3A3282.61839.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=7F3A3282.61839.jpg "7F3A3282.61839") #### Added convenience There's no need to visit a petrol station for everyday driving. [See how far a full charge could take you](https://www.motability.co.uk/ev-for-me/range-calculator?utm_source=benefit-block&utm_medium=HCA&utm_campaign=standard-LL) ### What customers say about home charging ## See what EVs are available on the Scheme [Browse our electric cars](https://www.motability.co.uk/find-a-vehicle/cars/search-results/#sort=%40advancepaymentnumeric%20ascending%3B%40weeklyrentalnumeric%20ascending&f:@awardType=[PIP]&f:@fuelType=[Electric]) The Motability Scheme is run by [Motability Operations Ltd](https://www.mo.co.uk/), under a contract to [Motability](https://www.motabilityfoundation.org.uk/), a registered charity. Motability Operations Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under reference number 735390. 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