Zoopla Teams Up with Vauxhall to Let Home Hunters Search by EV Charging Access

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In a move that reflects the changing priorities of homebuyers and renters, property platform Zoopla has teamed up with carmaker Vauxhall to become the first property portal in the UK to feature electric vehicle charging information alongside property listings. This update allows users to filter searches based not only on location or price but also on the availability of EV charging, both on-site and nearby.

The feature is part of Vauxhall’s broader initiative called Electric Streets of Britain. The aim is simple. Make it easier for the growing number of EV owners to factor charging access into their housing decisions. With the shift to electric vehicles accelerating, especially in urban areas, this kind of integration feels like a logical step forward.

Steve Catlin, managing director at Vauxhall, stated: “Moving house is one of the biggest decisions most of us make in our lifetime, and anyone who’s done it knows how much effort can go into finding the perfect home. As EVs become an even more common sight on our roads, more and more people will be prioritising charging access when thinking about where to live.

“Vauxhall is absolutely committed to electrifying Britain, so, as a leader in the property industry, Zoopla was the perfect partner to help drivers find a new home that will allow them to charge EVs with ease. Whether charging at home or on-street, we hope the features we have worked with Zoopla to introduce go some way to make decisions around buying and renting a new home that little bit easier for millions across the country.”

Recent research commissioned by Vauxhall adds weight to the decision. Forty per cent of UK drivers now consider EV charging access a critical factor when relocating. Perhaps more striking, a third said they would avoid moving to a home entirely if it lacked nearby charging points.

This update arrives at a time when the UK's EV ecosystem is undergoing a wave of transformation. This month, Ford UK secured a £1 billion loan backed by the government to scale up its production of electric vehicles. The deal not only helps futureproof Ford's operations but also secures thousands of jobs as its plants pivot toward manufacturing electric models.

Meanwhile, Octopus Energy and Uber made headlines by announcing a new program that will provide 1,000 Uber drivers with free EV chargers installed directly in their homes. It’s a significant step in shifting more of Uber’s fleet toward sustainable, electric transportation.

Yet the road ahead is not without obstacles. While innovation is happening fast, the UK’s automotive industry is grappling with slow consumer uptake and mounting regulatory pressures. Car manufacturers are finding it increasingly difficult to meet emission targets while maintaining profitability.

Earlier this year, Nissan warned that the transition to electric was falling short of expectations. Around the same time, Volvo adjusted its ambitious goal to sell only electric vehicles by 2030. The company now says up to ten per cent of its sales may still come from plug-in hybrids.

Despite these challenges, the trend is clear. Whether through strategic partnerships, such as those with Zoopla and Vauxhall, or through large-scale investments from industry giants, the UK is accelerating towards an electric future. And for the property market, that future now includes a map of charging points right next to the floor plan.