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For landlords EV charger installation

Fit it once. Let it again, and again.

Tenants are asking about EV charging more often. The OZEV grant still covers most of the install — for now. Here’s the practical picture for landlords fitting a charger to a let property: what it costs you, what your tenant pays, what goes in the tenancy agreement, and how the £500 landlord grant works under the April 2026 funding rules.

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The landlord grant £500 per socket, capped UK-wide

Up to £500 off, first come first served.

The Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for Landlords is still available under the April 2026 funding round, but the rules changed. Here’s who qualifies, how much you get, what to watch out for, and the application steps now that the customer files the claim directly via gov.uk’s Find a Grant platform.

✓ Qualifies

You're eligible if:

  • [ Yes ]You own a residential property currently let to a tenant, or about to be let.
  • [ Yes ]You use an OZEV-approved installer (that's us — OZEV reference on every quote).
  • [ Yes ]The property has off-street parking, or you're fitting an on-street solution with council approval.
  • [ Yes ]The charger model you choose is on the OZEV-approved list (most are; our 10-charger range shows which).
  • [ Yes ]You haven't already used your annual grant quota for this property (one socket per grant, multiple sockets possible).

! Watch out for

Limits and gotchas:

  • [ Cap ]The UK-wide pot is limited — apply early in the financial year (April onwards). When the year's allocation is used up, applications pause until next April.
  • [ Process ]You apply on gov.uk's Find a Grant platform, not us. This is new from April 2026 — previously installers filed the claim.
  • [ Charger ]A few popular chargers are NOT on the OZEV list. Tesla Wall Connector is the notable one — no grant if you pick that.
  • [ Sockets ]Grant is per socket, not per property. Dual-socket chargers can qualify for two grants in some cases — we'll advise at survey.
  • [ Timing ]Funded until 31 March 2027. The scheme may renew but isn't guaranteed — if you're considering it, the rules are clearest now.

Not sure if your property qualifies?Take the 2-minute eligibility scanner — it asks about your property type, parking situation, and charger choice, and tells you which grant (if any) applies. Or read the full grants guide for the long version.

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Who pays for what The commercial side

Landlord builds it. Tenant runs it.

EV chargers fit cleanly into the standard landlord/tenant split — landlord owns the asset, tenant pays for what they use. Here’s how it breaks down across the install, the day-to-day use, and the gaps between tenancies.

[ Landlord ]

What you cover.

The install fee — £475 Same standard install as for any homeowner. Full pricing breakdown.
The charger itself — £425 to £1,200 From our 10-charger range. Most landlords pick from the mid-tier (£480–£700) for a balance of cost and warranty length.
Repairs and warranty work Over the charger’s lifetime. Most issues are firmware/connectivity and resolve remotely without a visit; physical faults sit under the manufacturer’s warranty (typically 3–5 years).
The next EICR update The charger gets added to your Electrical Installation Certificate. We include the update; future EICRs need to capture it too.
End-of-life replacement Typically 8–10 years out. Charger tech moves fast, so by then there’ll be better options at lower cost.
[ Tenant ]

What they cover.

Electricity they use On their own meter, at their own tariff. The charger draws from the property’s main supply, so it shows on the tenant’s electricity bill in the normal way.
Damage caused by misuse Tampering, modifications, physical damage. Specified in the tenancy agreement (see clauses below).
Their own EV charging tariff Most tenants will switch to a smart tariff (Octopus Go, Intelligent Octopus, EDF GoElectric, etc.) to charge overnight at off-peak rates. The charger supports this; the tenant chooses the tariff.
Nothing for the charger itself No subscription, no rental, no monthly fee. They have exclusive use during the tenancy.

Tenancy agreement

Common clauses we see.

These are practical clauses that most landlords add to the tenancy agreement when fitting a charger. They cover the standard scenarios — daily use, faults, end of tenancy. Discuss with your letting agent or solicitor before adopting.

  1. 01
    Exclusive useTenant has exclusive use of the charger throughout the tenancy. Landlord retains ownership.
  2. 02
    ElectricityAll electricity used by the charger is billed to the tenant via the property meter at their chosen tariff.
  3. 03
    Reporting faultsTenant must report faults to the landlord or letting agent within (commonly) 7 days of noticing them.
  4. 04
    No modificationsTenant must not modify, tamper with, or attempt to repair the charger. Any unauthorised work voids the warranty.
  5. 05
    End of tenancyCharger remains with the property. Tenant removes their app account and personal settings on move-out.
  6. 06
    Damage and misuseRepair costs from misuse, tampering, or attempted modification are the tenant's responsibility, in line with standard deposit deduction rules.

These are commonly-used clauses we see in let-property charger arrangements, not legal advice. Your letting agent or solicitor should review them before they’re added to a tenancy agreement. We’re electricians, not solicitors.

How it works Survey to handover

Four steps. One electrician throughout.

We deal with you as the landlord throughout. The tenant only needs to coordinate access for the survey and the install day — no decisions on their end. Here’s the picture from first enquiry to handing the keys (and the app login) over.

01

Step one — ~1 hour, free

Free in-person survey.

You or the tenant grants us access for about an hour. We check the consumer unit, identify the best cable route to the parking spot, confirm OZEV-approved charger options that suit the property, and hand you a written quote on the day. The quote includes both the standard install fee and the charger of your choice — nothing changes after this.

02

Step two — ~15 minutes, online

You apply for the grant.

We provide our OZEV installer number and a copy of the written quote. You upload these and your property/tenancy details to gov.uk’s Find a Grant platform. This step changed in April 2026 — the application is yours, not ours, but we provide everything you need to file it. Approval typically takes 2–4 weeks.

03

Step three — half a day on site

We install and commission.

Same electrician as the survey. Cable routed, charger fitted, app configured, system tested. We notify Electricity North West (the DNO) within 5 working days — included as standard. App login handed over to whoever you nominate, usually the current tenant. You receive the Electrical Installation Certificate by email the same day.

04

Step four — quietly, in the background

Your EICR captures it.

The charger is added to the property’s electrical record. When your next EICR comes round (typically every 5 years), the inspection covers the charger as part of the standard report — no separate inspection required. If your EICR is due now, our inspection arm Manchester Electrical Inspections handles landlord EICRs with same-day reporting.

Ready to fit one?

Free survey, fixed quote, £500 off.

Book a free in-person survey at your let property. We’ll check the install, hand you a written quote, and walk you through the grant application before we leave. Same electrician on the install day.

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Five or more let properties? Drop us a line at enquiries@evchargingmanchester.co.uk and we’ll discuss a rollout plan that suits the portfolio.