Taking your EV charger with you can make sense. Paying to remove it before checking the new house can also leave you with a charger you cannot use.
If you are moving house with an EV charger, you can often take the unit, provided you are entitled to remove it and an installer confirms it is suitable for the new property. Compare the full removal and reinstallation cost with leaving it behind and fitting another charger. The sale agreement, warranty and account handover all need attention too.
For a move within Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire, start those checks while you are arranging the move. The useful question is whether keeping this particular charger works for both properties and your moving date.
Moving house with an EV charger starts with three choices
You might take your existing charger, leave it for the buyer, or move into a home that already has one. Each option involves a different handover.
| Your option | When it may make sense | What to establish first |
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| Take your charger | It is in good condition, suits the new home and the total relocation cost is worthwhile. | Permission to remove it, installation suitability and warranty conditions. |
| Leave it behind | It forms part of the agreed sale, or a different charger better suits your next home. | What is included, account transfer and the records to leave. |
| Use a charger at the new home | The seller is leaving a suitable unit with a usable installation. | Condition, installation documents, account ownership and compatibility. |
A recent charger that you know well may be worth keeping. An older unit with an unreliable cable, limited support or features you no longer want deserves a different calculation.
Ask for the relocation option and the new installation option to be priced against the same requirements. Comparing a complete relocation quote with the online price of a charger alone will give you a misleading answer.
Agree what stays before booking removal
A fitted charger needs to be addressed in the property sale. Paying for it originally does not automatically mean you can remove it after agreeing to sell the house.
Scottish solicitors Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace specifically discuss EV charging points in their guidance on fixtures and fittings. Ask your own solicitor to make the charger’s inclusion or exclusion clear in the missives, which form the contract for the sale. Resolve this before committing to removal.
Be precise about what the agreement covers. A tethered charging lead is attached to the unit, while a separate cable stored in your boot may belong with the car. Wall hooks, access cards and associated equipment can also cause confusion if everyone assumes something different.
If you rent, or the charger came through an employer, vehicle package or subscription, check the agreement and speak to the owner or provider. Establish who owns the equipment and who can authorise work at both addresses.
Put the agreed outcome somewhere you can find it easily during the move. It is much simpler than trying to settle an equipment dispute while the removal van is waiting.
Compare the cost at both properties
An EV charger relocation is work at two addresses. The old installation has to be left safe, and the new installation has to be designed, fitted and checked for its own circumstances.
Ask the quote to identify:
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Removal of the existing charger and safe treatment of its old supply circuit.
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Making good agreed holes, fixings and cable entry points.
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Transport arrangements and responsibility for the unit between visits.
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The new cable route, protective equipment and any groundwork.
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Any supply work or other prerequisites identified by the survey.
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Testing, certification, commissioning and app setup.
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VAT, exclusions and what happens if the moving date changes.
The cable route can change the comparison considerably. A charger beside the meter at your current house may need a much longer run to reach the parking space at the next one. A detached garage, paved driveway or shared access adds questions that the charger’s purchase price cannot answer.
Pod’s moving home guidance also recommends comparing relocation with a new installation and checking warranty implications. There is no reliable universal moving price because the work depends on both homes.
Keep the age of the unit in the calculation. Saving the cost of new hardware may be attractive, but you should also know what warranty remains and whether the existing charger still meets your needs.
Ask who will provide aftercare for the relocated setup. The charger’s product warranty and the electrician’s responsibility for new installation work are separate things. If a fault appears after the move, you want a clear contact and a record of the work completed.
Also explain how charging at the new home will differ. You may be adding a second electric car, changing where you park or planning solar later. Those plans do not automatically mean you need a new charger, but they give the installer a fair basis for comparing the options. Base the decision on the setup you expect to use, including the inconvenience of arranging another change soon afterwards.
Have the new home assessed before taking the charger down
The new property survey is the point where an appealing plan becomes a workable installation. Give the installer the charger’s exact model and details of where you intend to park.
Parking and cable reach
Check the space you can actually use. A convenient patch of driveway during a viewing may become inaccessible when both household cars are parked there.
Think about the charging socket position on your car, gate movements and everyday walking routes. If the arrangement needs a longer charging lead, confirm the manufacturer’s supported options before assuming the existing lead can be extended.
For rented homes, flats or shared parking, establish the permissions for the mounting position and cable route. A parking space alone does not settle who can approve electrical work across shared land or building fabric.
The supply and installation
The installer must assess the new property’s electrical supply and the proposed charger installation, including the relevant earthing and protective measures. The setup that was suitable at the previous house cannot simply be assumed suitable here.
SSEN’s EV connection guidance explains that the household’s total demand determines the connection process. Some installations qualify for connection followed by notification, while others require an application and permission beforehand. A looped supply or supply limitations may require additional work.
Ask the installer which route applies and whether anything could affect the installation date. A previous network notification at your old address does not settle the requirements at the new one.
Connectivity and other equipment
Check how your charger communicates and whether that connection will be available in its proposed position. The answer may involve home Wi-Fi, mobile coverage or another supported connection, depending on the model.
Tell the installer about solar panels, battery storage and any equipment used to manage charging demand. Those features need to work with the new home’s arrangement. Keep associated equipment available for the installer to assess.
Our remote EV charger survey guide explains which information can help with the initial assessment. Arrange access with the seller or agent, and leave covers and electrical equipment closed.
Check the warranty before you move it
Warranty terms differ by manufacturer. Ask what happens when the same owner relocates the charger, and what happens if ownership changes because it stays with the house.
For example, Ohme’s moving house guidance says its product warranty continues from the original installation date when you take the charger with you, subject to its terms. Ohme recommends an approved installer for removal and reinstallation. It also says the original warranty does not transfer to the next homeowner if you leave the charger behind.
That distinction matters when describing the charger to a buyer. An invoice showing a recent installation date does not, by itself, prove that the buyer receives the remaining warranty.
Keep the purchase invoice, serial number and warranty information together. Get clarification from the manufacturer before promising warranty cover or paying for removal.
Plan a proper removal and handover
Book an electrician competent in EV charging installations to remove the charger. Removing a hardwired unit includes making the remaining electrical installation safe, so it is separate from the ordinary packing and lifting work.
Agree the finish at the old property in advance. Ask what will happen to unused wiring, the former mounting position and any external openings. Include making good in the scope if you expect it to be completed as part of the visit.
Once the charger is disconnected, follow the manufacturer’s handling advice. Protect the unit and connector during transport, and keep any removable accessories together in a labelled box.
Take a clear photograph of the serial label for your records before packing. Keep installation paperwork with your moving documents so it is available to the electrician at the next address.
If different electricians are handling each end, share their agreed scopes. The person reinstalling the charger should know exactly what is arriving and what information accompanies it.
Leaving the charger means handing over its account too
A charger can remain on the wall while its online controls still belong to the previous owner. Sort out the manufacturer’s ownership process as part of the property handover.
Save any charging records you need for expenses or personal records before deleting or transferring an account. Follow the instructions for your model rather than assuming a factory reset completes every part of the change.
Manufacturer approaches vary:
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Easee provides an ownership transfer process through its app or Easee Control. The existing site owner starts the transfer.
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Hypervolt’s location guidance explains how to remove a charger from your account when leaving it. The next owner can adopt it with a new location, while your previous charging history stays with your old location.
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Ohme’s guidance directs the outgoing owner to disconnect the charger by deleting their Ohme account, after which the incoming owner connects through their own account. Check the linked instructions before doing this.
Give the buyer the manual, installation documents, model details and any device credentials required by the manufacturer’s handover process. Share those securely. Your personal email password or energy account login should never be part of the handover.
Arrange the timing so that both households know when control changes. If the manufacturer requires support to complete the transfer, start that conversation before moving day.
If your next home already has a charger
Ask about it before buying a replacement or moving your current unit. Establish the model, whether it is included in the sale, who controls its account and whether the installation documents are available.
A charger being visible in a property listing does not tell you its condition. If the charging cable is damaged or there are signs of overheating, do not use it. Electrical Safety First’s EV guidance advises stopping use of damaged charging cables and having suitable electrical help arranged.
Where the condition or history is uncertain, ask an EV installer to assess it before relying on it. A successful brief charge during a viewing cannot establish that every part of the installation is satisfactory.
Request a short demonstration of normal operation and any access restrictions. It helps to know whether the charger needs an app, an access card or a particular operating mode before the seller leaves.
If you cannot claim the charger in the app, use the manufacturer’s support route and provide the ownership evidence it requests. Guessing credentials or repeatedly resetting the equipment can create more confusion.
Recheck your electricity tariff and charging schedule
The charger’s saved settings do not confirm what your electricity supplier will charge at the new address. Contact the supplier about the move and establish the tariff, start date and any meter or device requirements.
For example, Intelligent Octopus Go’s terms include requirements around a supported vehicle or chargepoint and an active integration. Owning a familiar charger does not remove the need to check eligibility and setup for your new circumstances.
Review the new arrangement before copying old charging times. Check which system should control the schedule, whether that is the supplier, charger or car, and follow its setup instructions. Conflicting schedules can leave the car waiting when you expected it to charge.
Reconnect the charger to its supported internet connection and update location details where required. Hypervolt, for example, has a specific process for moving an existing charger to another location after reinstallation.
Check the first charging sessions against the supplier’s confirmed tariff information. A cost estimate displayed in the charger app is only useful if the settings behind it are correct.
Give yourself a charging plan for moving week
Allow for a gap between the old charger coming off the wall and charging becoming available at the new home. Access, supplier arrangements, network work and changed completion dates can all affect the sequence.
Before removal, plan enough charge for the move and the journeys immediately afterwards. Identify a convenient public charging option near the new property or along your usual route, including its access and payment arrangements.
Keep the vehicle’s charging cable accessible rather than burying it in a moving box. If public charging is your temporary plan, check what equipment the chosen chargepoint requires.
Avoid improvising with a household extension lead to reach the car. Electrical Safety First has warned about unsuitable domestic extension leads and daisy chaining for EV charging.
Once the installation date is agreed, our EV charger installation checklist will help you prepare access. Tell the installer promptly if the moving date changes.
Questions about moving an EV charger
Can the existing installation certificate cover the new address
The old certificate records work at the old property. Keep it as useful history, and obtain the appropriate certification for the new installation from the electrician carrying out that work. Electrical Safety First explains why registered electricians provide installation certification.
Can removal and reinstallation happen on the same day
It may be possible when both sites are ready and the installer agrees the schedule. Confirm access, travel and any prerequisite work first. Have a charging alternative available if completion or access is delayed.
Can I get a grant for moving my charger
Do not assume relocation qualifies, or that previous grant eligibility carries over. Check the relevant scheme through the current GOV.UK chargepoint grant guidance, and ask the installer or scheme administrator about your proposed work before booking on that basis.
Arrange your EV charger move in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Contact Faithful Spark Electricians while you are weighing up taking or leaving your charger. We can discuss the existing unit, the new parking arrangement and what needs checking before a quote.
We provide EV charger installation in Aberdeen and EV charging services in Peterhead, with coverage across Ellon, Fraserburgh, Mintlaw, Balmedie and the wider Aberdeenshire area.
Call 07304 027013 or send us an enquiry with both locations, the charger model and your expected moving date. We can then discuss a practical next step for your move.
