I have no experience of electric vehicles and I’m not an electrical engineer but you are right to consider it. I think for the long term you are going to have to install a separate electrical feed from a sister distribution board with a RCD. You could also fit a meter/data logger for paying for the electric. You will then have greater control over the electrical circuit. I would then inspect and test annually as I would class it as a remote installation in a harsh environment because of the risk of interference.

However for a 2 week trial I suspect managers do not want to spend the money. Therefore I think you are going to have to inspect and test the home circuit that the charger will be plugged into and either check or install a RCD. The inspection and testing may throw up issues.You will also have to carry out a risk assessment, some training and have a safe system of work where you could spell out their responsibility for the electrical circuit. I would also ensure that any charging unit is PAT tested if it is not new.

Thanks all for the replies and links.

I have advised of this and the engineer being suggested does not have a drive/garage or car port so its a non starter. In addition I doubt we will spend money upgraded the home for a short trial period. Perhaps using public charging points would be the most practicable solution for the trial and then if rolled out we can look at charging points for engineer homes.

I have such a vehicle on order and have recently had a Charge Point installed at the front of my house, in the drive.

I was advised that I can charge the vehicle from a 13 amp socket with no extra protection, the salesman uses this method at his home, plugs into a socket in his hall and leaves the from door ajar until fully charged.

My charge point has its own "Garage Point", a separate RCD and connected to the electric meter cupboard.

There is a grant available this reduces the cost to £195 from around the £900 mark.

trialled not trailed sorry