Electric Vehicle infrastructure

Key factors to consider

When planning EV charging, developers must consider:

• type and number of properties
• number of properties with dedicated driveways
• number of properties with communal parking
• number of communal parking spaces (including disabled spaces)
• number of spaces allocated to specific properties

Minimum provision at completion

Properties with dedicated driveways

• active provision: 0%
• passive provision: 100%

Properties with communal parking

• active provision: 50% of properties must have one parking space with an EV charge point
  • this can vary by ±5% depending on site layout and parking provision
• passive provision: all remaining communal spaces

Phasing of installation

Active provision can be installed in phases. For example:

• when 50% of properties are occupied, at least 50% of the required active provision must be installed and operational
• when 100% of properties are occupied, 100% of the required active provision must be in place

Technical standards

All EV charging installations must comply with:

• IET Wiring Regulations (BS7671:2018 & A1:2020)
• IET Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation (4th Edition)

Check with your electrical professional to ensure the latest standards are followed.