Retirement living provider McCarthy Stone to install charge points

McCarthy Stone, developer and manager of retirement communities, has signed a three year deal with Pod Point, to supply and install electric vehicle home chargepoints at every parking space in its new developments. The contract also extends to the developer’s existing residential and workplace sites that require the retrofitting of chargepoints.

The partnership with Pod Point follows on from updates to building regulations mandating EV charging points in all new-build properties in England. The regulations came into force in June this year and form part of the government's strategy to reduce emissions. All new residential developments must have one 7kW charge point for every residence with a parking space.  

Recent research conducted by McCarthy Stone suggests that people aged 65 or over are embracing the switch to EVs by prioritising electric car charging points when buying a new home. Over 4 in 10 of the over 65s look for an EV charging point when considering a move to a new property.

Commenting on the partnership, Anne Smales, Group Commercial Director at McCarthy Stone said: “We are committed to reducing energy use and carbon emissions in our existing and future estates, and across our business. In Pod Point, we have found a partner who in terms of its reputation and track record, we feel is well placed to support our sustainability goals and to help us deliver great and sustainable places for our customers to live.”

Erik Fairbairn, CEO of Pod Point added: “McCarthy Stone has an outstanding reputation in the industry and its sustained five-star customer satisfaction status from the Home Builders Federation is testament to that. We were delighted to be selected as their preferred chargepoint supplier.”

Pod Point’s expert installers will carry out the consultation, delivery, installation, and activation of the home charger at each of McCarthy Stone’s new sites. With Pod Point’s smart home charging, EV drivers can charge up to 10 times faster than a 3-pin plug while benefiting from the charger’s built in safety features.

Pod Point’s charge scheduling function also allows drivers to charge at specific times to take advantage of dual-rate tariffs which can significantly reduce the cost of charging, particularly compared with petrol or diesel refuelling.

In addition to supporting McCarthy Stone’s sustainable drive, the partnership also supports its commitment for its developments to be sustainable; built for the long-term, with minimal footprint during construction and use, supporting nature and making a clear positive contribution to the places they are in.