Following their announcement in August 2022 that housebuilders will be required to install electric vehicle charging points for new residential property, Scottish Government have confirmed that the new regulations will now come into force in June 2023.

The proposals aim to support and encourage the growing uptake of electric vehicles, ensuring that all new homes, including flats, which have a dedicated car parking space, are built with an electric charging point, making charging easier and more convenient for drivers.

The building regulations mean that new residential buildings with a parking space have at least one EV charge point with a minimum 7kW rating. New non-residential buildings with more than 10 parking spaces will require 1 in every 10 to have an EV charging point. There are also requirements for residential and non-residential buildings undergoing major renovation to provide charge points.

Minister for Transport, Jenny Gilruth MSP, previously announced:

“We know that it is important to make charging as easy as possible to help make the switch to EV. I’m pleased to confirm that we will introduce legislation to ensure all new buildings are EV enabled.

“This step will help future proof Scotland’s buildings as we transition to a net zero transport system. This supports our ambition of phasing out the need for new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030 as part of our response to the global climate emergency.

“We’ve already seen private developers delivering EV charge points as part of new builds in Scotland. They recognise that charge points are an attractive feature to have and offer convenience as part of a wider charging mix. These changes will provide a minimum standard that developers will need to consider going forward.”

For more information on the Scottish Government’s Mission Zero for Transport, visit www.transport.gov.scot/missionzero