Are there any benefits of having an EV charging station at home?

There are a few minor benefits such as:

Never having to go out of your way to visit a petrol station and having to stand there in the rain and wind for several minutes.

Starting each day with fully charged battery from off-peak cheap electricity.

The ability to charge for free from solar (if you have it) on sunny days when you happen to be at home.

To sum up the benefits would be convenience and cost savings, however you have to weigh those benefits against the major disadvantages of having an EV charging station at home. A full list of those disadvantages follows:

errrr, hmmmm, no can't think of any right now...

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Do I need planning permission for an EV charger?

When it comes to installing an EV charger, a lot of people ask whether they need to get planning permission first.

If you have off road parking and you're installing a charging point on your driveway, you don't need to apply for planning permission, provided certain conditions are met. These include its size and the fact it can't face onto or be within two metres of a public highway.

And if you live in a Conservation Area you may well need to seek planning permission. Speak to your local planning department for clarification.

If your home is leasehold, depending on the terms of the lease, you may need to ask your freeholder for consent too.

And if you don't have off-road parking and are looking to run a cable across the pavement to your car to charge it, then do your research first. Some councils have offered advice on how to do this safely but others are advising against it completely. So, if you're considering this, make sure you ask your local council what the policy is. And bear in mind, even if you cover the wire with a heavyweight cable protector it still creates a trip hazard.

(Source:https://www.smarthomecharge.co.uk)

Does An EV Charger Add Value To Your House?

While the figures differ, the answer to the question. Does an EV charger add value to your house is Probably.

There are several reasons why an electrical vehicle (EV) charger boosts a home's value, and it comes down to these issues:

• After 2030, people will no longer be able to buy a car with a combustion engine
• Growing numbers of drivers are already switching to electric vehicles
• Demand for homes with an electric vehicle charging point is rising.

And the government has already made clear that from next year there will be a legal requirement for property developers to install electric vehicle charging stations.

These new rules also extend to any building that undergoes a major renovation' and these too will need an EV charging point.

But does this mean that splashing out on an EV charge point is worth the money?

(Source:https://www.propertyroad.co.uk)

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