EV Charging Solutions for Landlords UK – Fraser Bond Advisory

Why Landlords Should Offer EV Charging

• Tenant demand is rising — More renters and commercial tenants expect EV charging as a basic amenity.

• Property value & competitiveness — Buildings with EV infrastructure tend to command higher rents or sales premiums. 

• Low capital risk via operator models — Landlords can lease land or parking bays to Charge Point Operators (CPOs) with minimal upfront cost. 

• Government support & grants — Various grant schemes help offset installation costs for landlords. 

Models and Commercial Arrangements

1. Lease / Licence to a Charge Point Operator

The landlord grants a lease or licence to a CPO, who installs, operates, and maintains the charging infrastructure while paying rent or sharing revenue.

• Rent models: fixed rent per charger, index-linked uplifts, or revenue-share (profit/rental share) models. 

• Lease terms: must consider rights for redevelopment, “lift & shift” relocation clauses, and renewal/termination flexibility.

• Security obligations: tenant will often take full repairing and reinstatement responsibility. 

• Substation leases: where new power infrastructure is needed, separate long-term leases may be required with DNOs.

2. Landlord-Owned / Operated Model

The landlord installs and operates the chargers, retaining full revenue and control. This route requires capital, technical oversight, and ongoing maintenance.

• Revenue upside is higher, but so is risk exposure to downtime, energy cost, and technology obsolescence.

3. Hybrid / Shared Investment

Partnerships where landlord and operator share installation cost, revenue, or responsibilities. This balances control and risk.

4. Tenant-Led Installation under Consent

A tenant requests installation, and landlord grants permission under defined terms — often requiring legal agreements to manage responsibilities.

Technical & Planning Considerations

• Electricity capacity & load balancing: Ensure grid capacity and employ load-management to manage multiple chargers on limited infrastructure.

• Planning and building regulations: EV charger installations may be “development” — check whether planning permission is needed.

• Title, access & rights: Ensure rights to cable runs, access to parking, and landlord consent in leases. 

• Lease drafting: Include clauses for assignment, substation rights, termination, relocation, and reinstatement. 

• Maintenance & uptime: Define responsibilities and service levels.

• Scaling & future-proofing: Pre-cabling and modular systems to accommodate growth.

Examples & Market Benchmarks

• Rent per charger: In commercial leases, typical rent bands are £2,000 to £4,000 per charger per year (index linked). 

• Operator models growth: CBRE notes two core revenue models — lease-out to CPOs and full landlord ownership — depending on risk appetite. 

• Apartment / multi-unit solutions: Providers such as Connectric provide turnkey solutions for flats and landlord portfolios. 

• Load-balancing systems: iDACS offers scalable systems for apartment blocks and landlord schemes.

Challenges & Risk Mitigation

Fraser Bond’s Role for Landlords

• Feasibility & demand modelling — footprint, usage, grid, payback

• Operator sourcing & deal structuring — connecting landlords to proven CPOs

• Drafting & negotiation — ensuring lease terms protect your interests

• Regulatory & compliance support — planning, title, DNO engagement

• Exit & asset strategy alignment — integrating EV infrastructure into your property’s roadmap

To explore EV charging solutions tailored to your London or UK property portfolio, visit FraserBond.com and request our EV infrastructure advisory service.