Charging an EV on a Shared Driveway in London

Plenty of London homes share a drive: semi detached houses with one driveway between them, houses converted into flats with a shared front, or a small mews or courtyard. You can still fit a home charger, but there are a few extra things to sort out first so it works for you and causes no trouble with your neighbours.

Check who owns the drive

Start with your deeds or lease. If the drive is shared or owned by a freeholder, you will usually need written agreement from the other owners or the freeholder before fitting a charger or running a cable across it. Getting this sorted early avoids disputes later.

Where the charger goes

The charger should be on your own wall or a post on your own land, close to where you park. If the cable has to cross a shared area, it should be fixed to a wall or buried in a proper duct, never left loose on the ground. Our post on a post or wall mounted charger covers placement.

Stopping others using your charger

On a shared drive, choose a charger that needs an app, card or PIN to start a charge, so your electricity is only used when you allow it. An untethered charger can also be neater, as there is no cable left hanging for others to trip over.

Flats with a shared front

In converted houses, the charger must be fed from your own flat's supply, not the landlord's communal supply, unless the freeholder agrees a separate arrangement. We check the meters and boards first so the circuit is billed to the right person.

The electrical checks are the same

Every charger needs a dedicated circuit, the right protection and a suitable earthing arrangement, and must meet the smart charger rules. We check the supply and consumer unit before quoting.

Energy North Ltd installs home chargers across North, East and West London with City & Guilds certified electricians. See our EV charger installation page to book a survey.