Could landlords get a higher rent for their property if it’s near an electric vehicle charge point?

Landlords with properties close to an electric car charging point could find their properties rent out quicker or even at a slightly higher rent, as demand for charging points is now racing ahead of supply.

At present, there is only one charging station for every 30 vehicles in London, making a property with a nearby charging point a real attraction. The 41% jump in the number of electric vehicles in the UK last year is forecasted to be followed by further large increases. That means the gap between the demand for charging points and their supply will continue to grow.

By 2034 there are expected to be 322 public charging stations per 10,000 low emission cars in the UK.

Stephen Ludlow, Chairman at ludlowthompson, says: “Close proximity to tube stations or Boris Bike bays have long proved popular with renters, so we may see the same with electric charging stations.”

“If you’re a landlord this might not add a lot to the rent, but we expect it to be a feature that will help let a property far quicker.”

“The gradual pace in development of (EV) charging points could mean this is going to be a unique selling point for those for landlords whose properties are in close proximity of an on - street charge point.”

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