Installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers on your property (residential block, retail car park, office, mixed-use) can be capital-intensive and risky. Leasing provides a way to adopt EV infrastructure without tying up capital, mitigating maintenance, and benefiting from up-to-date technology.
Leasing also aligns with global, national, and London-level mandates to support EV adoption and property decarbonisation strategies.
Lease or Licence Agreement with a Charge Point Operator (CPO)
You (landowner or property owner) grant rights to install and operate charging points via a lease or licence. The CPO installs, operates, maintains, and handles billing.
Fixed or Revenue-Share Rental Payments
The lease will define payments — either fixed rent, a revenue share from charging usage, or a hybrid model.
Operation & Maintenance Outsourced
The CPO is responsible for daily operation, maintenance, compliance, and software systems. At lease end, the CPO may remove equipment and reinstate the site.
Upgrades & Technology Refresh
Leasing agreements often include clauses for equipment refresh, upgrades, or technological substitution to avoid obsolescence.
No Upfront Capital Outlay
Leasing allows property owners to benefit from EV infrastructure without large installation cost burdens.
Term & Break Options – Usually multi-year leases; include break rights to align with property redevelopment.
Footprint & Access Rights – Define land area, cable routes, parking space allocation, and public access.
Performance & Uptime Guarantees – Service level agreements for charger availability and maintenance.
Liability & Insurance – Equipment damage, power surge, vandalism, and public liability must be addressed.
Metering & Electricity Supply – Determine who buys electricity, how it is metered, and any grid connection or upgrade costs.
Revenue Sharing vs Fixed Rent – Some CPOs offer revenue share (e.g. a percentage of charging income).
Restoration & Decommissioning – On lease expiry or termination, responsibility for removing equipment and reinstating the site.
Legal and Planning Issues – Some installations may require planning permission, landlord consent, easement rights.
Landlords & Freeholders – Monetise parking areas, increase asset desirability, support sustainable credentials.
Companies & Office Parks – Provide workplace charging for staff and visitors.
Retail & Mixed-Use Properties – Attract EV-driving customers and improve footfall.
Residential Blocks – Provide amenity for residents, especially where off-street parking exists.
Local Authorities & Public Sector Buildings – Expand charging infrastructure without capital strain.
AMP EV Leasing – Offers leasing of EV charging stations, avoiding up-front cost and freeing working capital.
Axis Leasing – Tailored finance for EV charging solutions for businesses.
Swift Charging – They offer lease-to-own or zero up-front models for commercial EV charging solutions.
Black Pear EV – Commercial EV charger leasing with monthly payment options and managed charging.
These illustrate how leasing is being used across the UK market in diverse property contexts.
| Risk | Mitigation / Best Practice |
|---|---|
| CPO default or insolvency | Require bonds, guarantees, or escrow of rent / revenue share |
| Technology obsolescence | Include upgrade / refresh clauses in the lease |
| Electricity cost volatility | Fixed or capped energy ‘pass-through’ mechanisms; transparent metering |
| Underutilisation | Demand assessment up front, lease minimum usage guarantees |
| Legal complications | Strong lease drafting, planning and statutory compliance review |
Fraser Bond helps property stakeholders implement EV charger leasing strategies through:
Feasibility & Demand Assessment – Evaluating footfall, EV uptake, usage modelling
Lender / CPO Matching – Introducing leasing or CPO providers with track record in property infrastructure
Lease Structuring & Negotiation – Crafting terms to protect your property interests and future flexibility
Exit & Renewal Strategy – Ensuring decommissioning or lease renewal paths are clear
Integration into Asset Strategy – Positioning EV infrastructure as value enhancement for property assets
To explore EV charger leasing options for your London or UK property, visit FraserBond.com and request advisory support.
