Electric vehicle charging

Beacon has pay as you go electric charging points for vehicles at a number of our schemes – these are for use by residents and Beacon vehicles only. This information relates to communal chargers installed by Beacon.

Beacon electric vehicle charing parking bays – what you need to know

Active Charging Only

Only vehicles that are actively charging may park in designated EV charging bays. While Beacon maintains multiple EV charging points, residents can only use chargers at their place of residence if available and can’t use other chargers on other schemes

EV charging bays are clearly marked and visible, with appropriate signage and markings to indicate that they are designated for EV charging only. Other vehicles are not permitted to park in EV charging bays at any time, this is part of your Occupation Contract with us.

We rely on the community to help manage these parking arrangements by reporting violations and encouraging compliance. Whilst Coastal implements this rule, we do not have the ability to move vehicles that repeatedly violate it but will consider our own estate management procedures which could lead to action being taken.

Post-charging

Please move your vehicle as soon as charging is complete to allow others to use the charging bay.

Access Requirements

While Beacon maintains multiple EV charging points, residents can only use chargers at their place of residence if available and can’t use other chargers on other schemes.

Beacon vehicles also have access to the charging points, this will normally be between 8am-4.30pm Monday to Friday.

To access a charger:

1. Apply for membership: Beacon will approve the membership before you can use the app and charging bays. Please complete the form at the bottom of this page
2. Receive an email from Monta: You will receive a welcome email from Monta in order to complete the appplication process, please click on the link in this email to find out more.
3. Download the Montha app: Download the Monta app from your app store to get started.

Any violations of the EV charging bay rules may result in the cancellation of membership privileges for Beacon bays (through the Monta app).

Fees and Maintenance

Fees and maintenance for the EV charging bays are administered by Monta. Residents are expected to contact Monta directly with any disputes and technical help. Beacon will from time to time review the rates per Kw and tariffs. More details will given through the app. Beacon are responsible for the setting of the charge but not any transaction fees – these are charged by the card transaction company which we in turn add to the cost per KWh.

If you wish to install a private charger you will need our permission you must call us on 01792 479200 to discuss your options before you carry out any work. You can find out more reading our frequently asked questions at the bottom of this page.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need your permission to install an electric vehicle charger at my property?

Yes, as landlord and owner of the property, you will in the first instance need our permission – you can do this by completing a ‘Right to Make an Improvement’ form which is available on request, or by completing our online form.

What information do you need to be able to give me permission to install an EVCP?

There are a number of factors we have to consider when granting permission for you to install an EVCP such as, do you have your own dedicated off-road parking space and if yes, do you have adequate access to your electricity supply and is there capacity to be able to install one? All EVCP’s have to have a dedicated supply going directly to your homes consumer unit (fuse board) and cannot be installed off another supply within your home. You also cannot install a charger where the cable to your vehicle will trail across any footpaths or pavements etc – even for a short period.

Are there any grants/financial assistance available for help with the cost of installing my charger?

The governments Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) has recently made some changes to the way you can claim a grant towards the cost of an EVCP which means people who live in rented accommodation can apply for a grant of upto £350 towards the cost of buying and installing the charger, more details can be found here.

Beacon will not pay for any costs associated with your chargepoint installation including any additional work required such as ground works to lay cables, additional wiring or alterations to your household electrics which may be needed to accommodate the power supply of the charger.

If I can say yes to the above, are there any ‘rules’ about who installs the charger and any documentation I need to provide on completion?

Absolutely yes. Electric Vehicle Chargers can be very dangerous if not installed correctly and must be fitted by a fully qualified and competent electrician who is a registered installer under the Governments OZEV scheme. All chargers should have RCD built into the unit and be installed in accordance with:

Beacon will always consider a communal EVCP where possible. When considering whether it is possible to install an EVCP at your scheme we take into account the following:

• Is there sufficient capacity on the current communal electricity supply
• Are there sufficient spare parking spaces to accommodate an EVCP at the scheme
• Whether there are any civils (ground work trenching etc

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I don’t have my own dedicated parking space or have easy access to my electricity supply or cannot charge without trailing cables?

As an organisation with sustainability high on our priorities, Beacon are currently evaluating a number of schemes where we can install communal chargers on a ‘pay as you go’ type of system and will be happy to listen to any request to install one on your site.

Unfortunately, we cannot always say yes as there are some circumstances where we cannot install one for various reasons, but we will consider your request and advise you of the outcome. Please be advised that this can take some time so you may want to give us plenty of notice before committing to purchasing an electric vehicle as it may not always be possible.

If Beacon install an EVCP on my site, will this affect the service charges I pay, even if I don’t use it?

All chargers we install will be charged to users on a pay as you go system utilising an app so you will only pay if and when you use the charger and will not affect anyone else’s service charges

How will I know if I will always be able to access any charger that Beacon installs?

Where chargers are installed, they will be in spaces that will be dedicated for EV charging only but will be on a first come first served basis. We do ask where chargers are installed that you only use these spaces for charging your electric vehicle and only for the duration of the charging period.