Buyers and solicitors ask three things: that the charger exists, that it was installed properly, and that it will not become a dispute with a freeholder. Have the electrical certificate, any building-regulations evidence, the user manual and a note of who the installer was. Say whether the unit is included in the sale. If the drive is shared or the bay is leased, say that too. A listing line that says 'EV charger' without papers invites a price chip later.
Check selling a house with an EV charger before you accept a price
Reset or transfer the app so you do not leave your tariff login on a house you no longer own, and so the buyer is not locked out.
The price effect of selling a house with an EV charger
Missing papers can delay exchange. Replacing a certificate you never received may mean paying an electrician to inspect. That is cheaper before you accept an offer than during a chain.
A miss that shows up later: selling a house with an EV charger
The mistake is advertising a 'fast charger' when the unit is a 7 kW wallbox, or implying a grant the buyer can claim again.
Write selling a house with an EV charger into the quote
Put the documents in the pack with the boiler records and state '7 kW wallbox included, papers available' if that is true.
Selling a house with an EV charger
Mention limitations you know: one car only, a short lead, a charger that needs a new app account, a unit that is off a grant which required it to stay.
- Include certificate and manual
- Say if it stays in the sale
- Transfer or reset the app
- Do not invent a charging speed
Frequently asked questions
Will the lender care?
Some buyers' solicitors ask for electrical evidence on newer circuits. Assume they might.
The installer has vanished.
A periodic inspection or a new certificate from another electrician may satisfy a buyer. Ask your solicitor what they need.
Do I need to service it first?
There is no MOT. A working demonstration and intact papers are the useful prep.
What if it was DIY?
Be honest. A buyer who discovers an uncertified circuit will have the stronger complaint. Consider a proper inspection before you market.
Core buying guides
Start with these high-intent guides, then dig into the rest of the library.
Related guides
Sources and further reading
How this guide was prepared
This guide was written by the Local EV Installers Editorial Team. We compare official guidance, legislation and established consumer information, separate general information from project-specific advice, and show publication dates and sources. We do not accept installer accreditation claims at face value.