What it is
Charge points are inspected and tested as part of the fixed installation. We check the supply circuit, protective devices (including DC fault protection where applicable), earthing arrangements and the condition of the equipment, and report findings. Manufacturer servicing of the charger's internal electronics is separate.
What's included
- Inspection and testing of the charge point circuit
- Protective device testing
- Report
Not included
- Manufacturer firmware or warranty servicing
Who needs it
- Workplaces with charge points
- Landlords with charge points at rented properties
- Homeowners with older installations
What you'll receive
EICR or inspection report covering the charge point circuit.
How often
With the installation's periodic inspection, or as recommended for commercial sites.
What the rules say
Each point is labelled so you can tell what's law, what's a British Standard, and what's good practice or comes from your lease, licence or insurer.
- Technical standardUK (BS 7671)Awaiting professional review
EV charging circuits
Charge point circuits are covered by a dedicated section of BS 7671 (section 722) and the IET Code of Practice for EV charging equipment installation.
Source: IET (Amendment 4) (opens external site): IET and BSI publish Amendment 4:2026 to BS 7671:2018
- Legal requirementGreat Britain
Smart charge point rules
Home and workplace chargers sold in Great Britain must meet the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021.
Source: GOV.UK smart charge points (opens external site): Regulations: electric vehicle smart charge points
- Technical standardUK (BS 7671)
What makes a report unsatisfactory
C1 (danger present) and C2 (potentially dangerous) make the overall result unsatisfactory. On reports issued to BS 7671 Amendment 4 (2026), C3 (improvement recommended) and FI (further investigation advised) don't affect the overall result. Older reports used 'further investigation required without delay', and an FI made them unsatisfactory.
Sources: IET model EICR form (opens external site): BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 model Electrical Installation Condition Report form; IET Wiring Matters (opens external site): Further investigation (Wiring Matters, issue 110, July 2026); IET (current BS 7671) (opens external site): Ensure you are up to date with BS 7671
Before your appointment
- Tell us the charger make and model, and where its circuit starts.
- Have the installation certificate to hand if you have it.
If something's found
- Anything dangerous is reported to you straight away, with options to make it safe.
- Further work is quoted before we do it, so nothing is added to your bill without your agreement.
- Completed work is certified, and notified to building control where the law requires it.
What affects the price
- Number of charge points
- Single- or three-phase supply
- Access to the supply and the charger
Read more
- BS 7671 Amendment 4 (2026): what it means for your EICR
The new edition of the wiring regulations, the 15 October 2026 changeover, and the changes customers will notice.