Zoopla x Vauxhall: how we’re putting EV charging on the map

We’re leading the way with our EV-friendly property search

We’ve teamed up with Vauxhall to become the first UK property portal to offer EV-specific search tools, helping movers find homes with access to EV charging.

Developed as part of Vauxhall’s Electric Streets of Britain campaign, we’ve introduced two new features to Zoopla:

• A search filter allowing buyers and renters to search for properties that have access to EV charging

• On-street charging information for every listing, showing how close the nearest public charger is

These updates are designed to make searching for a new home smarter and more relevant, especially for the growing number of EV drivers in the UK.

Why we did it

Vauxhall’s latest research reveals that 40% of UK drivers consider access to EV charging an important factor for their next house move. And, 33% said that not having access to EV charging would actually stop them from moving into a specific property. This figure rises to 84% among EV drivers.

This data demonstrates the rising importance of EV charging accessibility when it comes to searching for a property. In fact, 54% of respondents said they would find it useful if property marketplaces displayed how close the nearest on-street EV charging points are for individual listings.

What this means for agents

Only 1.6% of listings on Zoopla currently mention EV charging in the property description, yet demand for this feature is growing fast. Agents could be missing a key opportunity to highlight homes that meet the needs of today’s EV-conscious movers.

Our new EV charging filter gives buyers and renters even more reason to choose Zoopla for their property search, helping attract more motivated movers to the site. This means more visibility for listings, demonstrating just how valuable Zoopla is to agents.

Update your listings to make sure you’re showing in our new EV search filter. Simply log in to ZooplaPro and use our EV charging filter guide to get started.

Steve Catlin, Managing Director at Vauxhall, said:

"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."