Zaptec, the manufacturer of efficient, minimalist electric vehicle (EV) chargers, has completed three multi-year deals with Scottish housebuilders to become their preferred supplier. With the deals that have been struck hundreds of homes a year will be built in Scotland with Zaptec chargers.

Speaking about the deal with Zaptec, Eve McCurrich, managing director from Whiteburn Projects, one of the housebuilders, said: “Whiteburn is excited to be working with Zaptec for the provision of Electric Car Charging for our clients. As a design-led housebuilder, we love the simplicity of the Zaptec design and the ability for clients to choose a colour to tie in with the aesthetics of their home.”

Founded in 2012 in Norway, Zaptec initially provided technology to aid space missions for NASA until in 2016 the company decided to focus on producing and selling EV chargers. Since then, it has accrued a 50 percent market share in its home country, while steadily expanding into new territories like Scotland, which it entered in August 2021.

From 5 June 2023, the Building (Scotland) Regulations has mandated electric vehicle charging in new buildings and those subject to major renovation. For single dwellings, a minimum of one EV charge point socket should be provided adjacent to the parking space. For flats, one socket per flat should be provided.