How a home installation works
Charging electric cars
If you're leasing your first fully electric car on the Motability Scheme, you could get a home chargepoint installed at home.
Can I get a home chargepoint?
If it’s your first fully electric car on the Scheme, and your property is suitable for home charging, we’ll arrange and cover the cost of a 7kW chargepoint and standard installation as part of your lease package.
Things to consider
- You’ll need permission from your landlord if you do not own your home, or if you do own your home but it is leasehold.
- You can have a chargepoint installed at another driver's address, but we will need their permission and you’ll need to ask us for approval first.
- Some people need their electricity supply de-looped from their neighbour. If you need to do this, the cost of this is not included in your lease package.
- You’ll need to organise this with your energy provider
- If you move home and need a new chargepoint, you’ll need to pay for this.
- We’ll give you a three-year warranty if the chargepoint is faulty or needs to be replaced. After this, you can consider buying some extra warranty, directly from the chargepoint provider.
How does it work?
Installation steps
Step 1: Apply
After we’ve approved your application for your first fully electric car, we’ll allocate you to your chargepoint provider.
They’ll contact you within three working days.
Step 2: Complete the survey
Your chargepoint provider will email or text you a survey. This will ask you to send some information and photos.
If you’re not able to complete the survey, please let your chargepoint provider know.
Here are some things you need to do to prepare for your survey.
Find your Meter Point Administration Number (MPAN)
You’ll find this on your electricity bill. It’s usually called a ‘Supply number’ and it’s 21 digits long.
Here’s what it looks like:
Take some pictures
Think about where the chargepoint will go and take a picture of the parking space.
You’ll also need to find and take pictures of these:
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Step 3: Installation day
Your chargepoint provider will arrange an installation date and time with you, so you can make sure you’re home.
They’ll have identification with them, so you know it’s them.
How long does it take?
If the chargepoint is being fitted not far from your main fuse box, it can take up to two hours.
If they need to complete groundworks or update the electrics in your home, it could take up to five hours.
Will I get a demonstration?
Your installer will make sure you're comfortable with how your chargepoint works and how to use it. We’ll tell you how to get support after your installation too, if you need it.
If you have any questions or issues please speak to your chargepoint installer.
Charging on the go
Most electric car drivers need to charge on the public network from time to time, even if they have home charging.
What would you like to do next?
See more about charging
Most electric car drivers need to charge on the public network from time to time, even if they have home charging. Explore and learn more about your options:
Charging on the go
You’ll likely need to charge in public during your lease. We’ll tell you what to think about and how we can support you.
What is bp pulse?
Charge your electric car on a network of public chargepoints. Some of these give you better charging rates and some are free.
See more about electric cars
It’s important you understand how electric cars can work for your lifestyle. Explore and learn more about electric cars:
Understanding electric car range
A few different things can affect the range of your electric cars. We’ll help you understand these and how you can maximise range.
