How EV infrastructure boosts the value of your apartment
If you own a flat—or manage a block—EV charging is no longer a “nice to have”. It’s a value signal. Buyers and renters are actively filtering for it, lenders and surveyors increasingly expect it, and new regulations are mandating every building towards it. The question isn’t if EV infrastructure will affect value—it’s how fast and by how much?
1) Demand is now visible in the search journey
In August 2025, Zoopla rolled out new features that let buyers and renters filter listings for homes with a private EV charger or that are EV-ready. It also shows the distance to the nearest public charge point on each listing, using Octopus Electroverse map data. If your building has charging—or simple, EV-ready capacity—it’s now easier for movers to find (and shortlist) you.
Why this matters for value: when a feature becomes a filter, it stops being a bonus and starts being a baseline. Properties that don’t show up under “EV charger” risk falling out of the consideration set altogether. The very presence of this filter function confirms that search demand for EV infrastructure now warrants such a feature.
2) The Octopus x Baringa evidence: cleantech homes command a premium
Independent analysis by Baringa, produced with Octopus, finds that “cleantech homes” (think: heat pumps, solar, batteries) can lift property values by up to 16%, because running-cost savings and future-proofing are capitalised by the market. Even where the premium varies by region and spec, the direction of travel is clear: lower bills and cleaner tech translate into higher prices. The report attributes a c.2.75% property value gain to those who have an EV charger. Octopus EnergyBaringaoctoenergy-production-media.s3.amazonaws.com
Why this matters for flats: apartments often compete on efficiency and amenity. Adding EV charging is one of the most visible, verifiable “future-ready” upgrades you can make—one that buyers and tenants can instantly understand and use.
3) Regulation is on your side (and your buyer’s)
England’s Building Regulations Part S require EV charge points and/or cable routes in new residential development and certain major renovations. Even if your block predates the rules, aligning with them signals compliance and reduces perceived retrofit risk for the next owner. GOV.UK
Translation for value: regulatory alignment de-risks the asset. Surveyors and conveyancers have fewer red flags; buyers see fewer future costs.
