New figures show that the number of homes with dedicated access to an electric vehicle charging point has increased sixfold in a single year.
Rightmove reports that the number of people who have a charging point on the property or nearby has increased by 541 percent in the past twelve months.
It looked at the number homes that have been added to its website and included the green feature in their property descriptions. A third of these had been added since September’s beginning.
This seven-bedroom semi-detached property in Epsom, Surrey, has an electric car charging point and is for sale for £825,000 via Barnard Marcus estate agents
Its research excluded new builds homes in an attempt to determine the uplift of older homes with charging points installed nearby.
Rightmove said that the rise was due to homeowners installing electric charging points before they sell, an increase in public charging points installed across Britain and more agents highlighting charging points when listing properties.
According to separate research by Compare The Market, an electric vehicle costs 47% less per year than a petrol-powered equivalent. They now make up about one in 10 new car sales.
A simple 7kW home charger is the best choice as it charges a car three to four times faster than a 3-pin plug.
This four-bedroom detached home in Grampound, Cornwall, has an electric car charging point and is for sale for £700,000 via Liddicoat estate agents
It is happening amid the COP26 Climate Conference in Glasgow and growing attention to eco-friendly features in the home. Additionally, the fuel crisis has prompted electric cars to be the main focus.
Rightmove’s Tim Bannister said that concerns about the environment are at the forefront this week. The study is an interesting example showing how increasing awareness and energy efficiency can affect the property market.
“The number and quality of electric vehicle charging points are on the rise. We’re hearing from agents that potential buyers add charging points to their list when looking for a home.
“Alongside the energy efficiency of a home, we expect electric car charging points to become more important for buyers in the next few years and will be an additional selling factor for movers listing their home.
This five-bedroom detached property in Tonbridge, Kent, has an electric car charging point and is for sale for £725,000 via Freeman Forman estate agents
This three-bedroom detached house in Morpeth, Norhumberland, has an electric car charging point and is for sale for £265,000 via Goodfellows estate agents
Estate agents also reported evidence that buyers are more interested in electric car charging stations in their homes.
Charlie Gladding of Peter Joy Estate Agents said that “Stroud has a reputation as being environmentally conscious and it’s something that we’re sure to hear more about from both buyers, and sellers.
“People are more interested in energy efficiency upgrades and are more likely to have them installed. This means that people are more aware of the importance of ‘futureproofing their homes.
“With COP26, our climate footprint, and climate change in general increasing awareness, enquiries about whether or not electric car chargers can be installed will be a topic that will continue to grow into conversations over the next couple years.”
Guy Gittins from Chestertons stated: “Buyers are becoming increasingly eco-conscious, and want to reflect that in their home.
“House hunters demand more from their properties, in addition to good EPC ratings. We expect the demand for charging points for electric cars to continue to grow.”
