EV Charging at London Office Blocks and Mixed-Use Buildings
London office blocks and mixed-use buildings, with shops on the ground floor and offices or flats above, often have a shared car park or a few bays at the back. Adding EV chargers here is different from a single home or a small business yard: there are several owners, tenants and supplies to think about. This post covers what building owners and managing agents should plan for. It is general information, not legal advice. Who decides and who pays In a multi-let building the freeholder or managing agent usually controls the car park, while tenants may want chargers for their own staff or residents. Agree early who owns the chargers, who pays for installation and electricity, and how costs are recovered, whether through the service charge or by each user paying per session. Check the leases, as some need landlord consent for alterations. Which supply to use A landlord's supply serving the common parts and car park is often the simplest source. Larger sites may need a dedicate...