The Draft for Public Consultation (DPC) is available for the IET’s Electrician’s Guide to Domestic Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation. This is your opportunity to review the draft and provide feedback to help ensure the publication meets the needs of electricians, designers, installers and other professionals working with electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment.
As EVs become increasingly common across the UK, the demand for safe, and compliant charging installations continues to grow. This guide has been developed to provide practical guidance on the selection, design, installation and certification of domestic EV charging equipment, helping practitioners navigate the technical and regulatory requirements associated with this rapidly evolving sector.
What the guide covers
The draft publication provides a comprehensive overview of domestic EV charging installations, including:
- The various EV charging modes and types of charging equipment
- Relevant regulations, standards and key sources of information
- Assessment considerations before system design and installation
- Methods of electrical protection and earthing
- Domestic and small commercial installation design, including control devices, circuit design and cabling
- Certification and documentation requirements
Bringing together essential technical guidance and industry best practice, the guide is intended to support both experienced electricians and those new to EV charging installations.
Why your input matters
The DPC provides an opportunity for industry professionals to help shape a practical and authoritative resource for the electrical sector. Whether you are involved in EV charger installation, inspection and testing, electrical design, training or compliance, your feedback can help ensure the guidance remains relevant, accurate and aligned with current industry practice.
Your comments will help strengthen the final publication, supporting safer installations and promoting consistency across the growing EV charging market.
Visit the website to find out more and submit your comments by 21 August 2026: https://spkl.io/600073To0
