Guidance

Connecting electric vehicle chargepoints to the electricity network

A guide to the electricity connections process for those looking to install electric vehicle chargepoints at their business or site.

From:
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
Published
16 June 2021
Last updated
3 April 2023 — See all updates

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Connecting electric vehicle chargepoints to the electricity network

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Update: April 2023

From 1 April 2023, demand connection customers, such as electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints, applying for a connection will no longer be charged for any distribution network reinforcement to accommodate the connection.

This guide addresses questions such as:

  • what type of connection do I need?
  • do I need to contact my network operator?
  • how do I contact my network operator?
  • how much is it going to cost?
  • how will electric vehicle (EV) charging affect my electricity bills?
Published 16 June 2021
Last updated 3 April 2023 + show all updates

  1. From 1 April 2023, demand connection customers, such as EV chargepoints, applying for a connection will no longer be charged for any distribution network reinforcement to accommodate the connection.

  2. First published.