When Richard was looking to change his car for an electric vehicle, a domestic charger shared with his immediate neighbours in their sub-divided property in the Hope Valley made absolute sense.
Instead of getting individual chargers for each of the four properties, which practically would have been difficult, the neighbours saved money by installing two shared chargers on a communal parking area. They manage the charges by using the Easee app, which monitors usage on an individual basis and apportions the costs between users.
The neighbours collaborated well, as they already have to do in order to manage other parts of their accommodation. It was useful that they had different skillsets, especially when it came to the difficult task of researching and choosing the different charging options available. It took over a year from having the idea to installation, but the chargers now open up electric vehicle ownership as an option for all the residents, and has added value to the property.
Richard is pleased with the transition to an electric vehicle, “It’s useful to have access to a car living in such a rural area, but with an electric vehicle on overnight charging the operating costs are much lower than for a conventional car. With climate change and government targets for electric vehicles, this feels like a good way forward”.
To find out more about sharing domestic electric vehicle chargers and other forms of shared travel, visit the hopemovingtogether.co.uk site. If you’re looking to rent out or borrow a chargepoint, Co Charger Electric Vehicle Charging offer a simple solution for individuals or communities, and let us know at travelgroup@hopevalleyclimateaction.org.uk
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