Thinking about getting an electric vehicle?

Talk to us first so we can help you charge it safely at home 

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular, and we’re happy to support customers who want to make the switch. 
Before you buy an EV or arrange any installation work, it’s important to apply to us first. Not all homes are suitable for a home charger, and we don’t want you to end up with a vehicle you can’t charge safely or legally. 

Completing our short application form helps us check what’s possible at your home and guide you through the process. 

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Why you need to apply before buying an EV 

We have a responsibility to make sure all EV charger installations are safe, compliant and suitable for the type of home you live in. By contacting us first, we can: 

  • Check whether a charger can be safely installed at your property 
  • Make sure all work stays within your own boundary and doesn’t affect communal areas 
  • Help prevent fire, trip or electrical hazards 
  • Ensure any installer meets the right qualifications and standards 
  • Make sure your EV will be practical to charge daytoday 

This protects you, your neighbours, and your home. 

Can your home have an EV charger?

Our policy sets out strict eligibility rules, so it’s important you know whether your home may be suitable before starting the process. If your home doesn’t meet these criteria, we won’t be able to approve an EV charger through this process. 

  • Houses, bungalows and maisonettes with a driveway directly attached to the home 
  • Houses with allocated parking that isn’t separated from the home by communal land or shared pathways 

[link to EV charger policy]

  • Flats or apartments (with or without parking) 
  • Homes that rely on communal parking 
  • Homes where your parking space is separated from your home by shared or communal land 

[Link to EV policy]

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What we look at

For eligible applications, we’ll assess: 

  • Whether the charger and all cables stay fully within your own boundary 
  • Fire and electrical safety risks 
  • Installer qualifications and insurance 
  • The proposed charger type and where it will be fitted 
  • Any impact on neighbours or communal land 
  • Listed building or conservation restrictions

If anything can’t meet safety or legal requirements, we won’t be able to approve the installation.

Your responsibilities if approved

If we give consent, you will be responsible for: 

  • Using approved, safe equipment 
  • Keeping the charger maintained and in good working order 
  • Providing electrical safety certificates 
  • Leaving the charger at the property at the end of your tenancy or lease (unless unsafe) 
  • Covering any costs needed to make the installation safe

We also strongly recommend you have public liability insurance.

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If your home isn’t eligible

If you don’t have suitable parking, you can apply separately to convert a garden area into offstreet parking, if appropriate for your home. 
This must be approved before any EV charger application is considered. 

Ready to get started? 

Please fill out our short EV Adaptions Form. 
This helps us understand your property and confirm whether an installation is possible. 

EV Charger Application Form

Are you requesting an Electric Vehicle Charging Point?
Please attach a photo of your parking space (image should cover the entire width of your parking space)
Please attach a photo or sketch that marks up where EV Charger will be fitted (this should clearly show the location of the proposed charger in a zoomed-out view)
Please attach any quotes and specifications of the charger installation provided by the company you'd like to appoint (quote and scope of works provided by an installer).
Support your application by uploading a photo or plan (optional)

To process your application, Platform Housing need to collect, use, and retain information. We are also keen to hear about your experience and the benefit the support has provided and may contact you for your feedback.

I understand the information I provide will be managed in accordance with Data protection legislation and the Platform Housing privacy notice which is available on our website www.platformhg.com/privacy-notice.

I understand in some circumstances it may be necessary for Platform Housing to share my contact details which may include, name, address, email address and telephone number with suppliers and/or other organisations to support my application. Platform Housing will notify me if my personal data needs to be shared and with who.

I declare that all of the information I have given is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I will inform Platform Housing of any change which may affect this application. I understand that giving false information will result in Platform Housing Group taking steps to prevent approval of any future applications made.

Please attach details of the company you'd like to complete the work (proof of conversations with an approved company and qualified person. We want to see the company is reputable.) 
One file only.
20 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt, rtf, pdf, doc, docx, odt, ppt, pptx, odp, xls, xlsx, ods.

Need support or a reasonable adjustment? 

We’re committed to fairness and accessibility. If you need information in another format or a reasonable adjustment to complete the process, let us know and we’ll be happy to help.