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Guides for holiday let owners

Practical advice on EV charging, billing compliance, and growing your holiday let — written by the founders of GuestCharge.

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LegalOFGEMGetting started

EV Charging for UK Holiday Lets: The Complete 2026 Guide

Legal requirements, OFGEM rules, MID compliance, billing models, installation costs, and which chargers to choose. Everything you need in one place.

1 May 202615 min read →

Guest scanning a QR code at an EV charger to pay for electricity

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How to Bill Holiday Let Guests for EV Charging (Without Estimating)

The fairest and most legally-sound billing model is per kWh actually used. This guide explains exactly how, with current OFGEM rates and a worked example.

1 May 202612 min read →

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MID-Meter Compliance for UK Holiday Let EV Chargers

If you bill guests for EV charging, your meter must comply with the Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016. Here’s what that means in practice.

1 May 202610 min read →

More guides coming soon

Best EV Chargers for UK Holiday Lets: Zappi vs Easee vs Wallbox vs Pod Point

How Much Does It Cost to Install an EV Charger at a UK Holiday Let?

OFGEM Rules on Reselling Electricity to Guests