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. 3 April 2023

   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. 16 June 2021

   First published.