Background

The number of electric vehicles is set to grow rapidly in the coming years, especially as the UK intends to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035, see: Government sets out path to zero emission vehicles by 2035. Significant investment in the UK’s electric vehicle charging points (‘EVCP’) network will be required to support the government’s drive towards electric vehicles. It is therefore important for both developers, charge point operators (‘CPO’s) and landlords to work together to capitalise on the opportunities provided for them in this relatively new market.

In the real estate context, some scenarios where EVCP issues may arise, include:

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   an existing tenant wishing to install EVCPs within their demise or allocated parking bays seeking a licence to alter from the landlord (and in some cases, a licence to alter outside the demise, where cabling needs to be installed, see Precedent: Licence for alterations with works outside the demise). The