The Government has started a public consultation which is open until 7thOctober 2019

All new-build homes could soon be fitted with an electric car charge point, which would change building regulation approval requirements.

If all new homes with a dedicated car parking space are built with an electric charge point, it would make charging easier, cheaper and more convenient for drivers. You would simply plug your car in to charge overnight as you would a mobile phone.

The government has already taken steps to ensure that existing homes are electric vehicle ready by providing up to £500 off the costs of installing a charge point at home.

It is envisaged that the legislation wwould be a world first, and complements wider investment and measures the government has put in place to ensure the UKhas one of the best electric vehicle infrastructure networks in the world – as part of the £1.5 billion Road to Zero Strategy.

If you are buying a new home in the future and you are interested to know whether you will receive the benefit of an electronic charge point for your vehicle,  GoodyBurrett  can advise you whether this is included in the building regulation approval prior to exchange of contracts.

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