Realtors warn EV-friendly feature gives sellers an ‘edge’ – they unveil top 20 markets in the ‘early innings’ of shift [Video]

AS Americans experience a profound shift in driving tech, realtors warn home sellers that driveway features may increase interest in their properties.

More homes are building infrastructure with electric vehicle charging capacity, saving buyers thousands of dollars in up-front construction costs, according to a new study from Realtor.com.

Realtor.com said more homes with EV charging have hit the marketCredit: Getty

Charging infrastructure can set homeowners back around $3,000 per homeCredit: Getty

The U.S. Sun spoke to Michael Tessaro – a real estate agent in one of the most ‘EV-friendly’ housing marketsCredit: Courtesy of Michael Tessaro

There has been a significant increase in the adoption of home-integrated electric vehicle charging stations, the study, conducted with Cox Automotive, found.

In 2023, 0.9% of homes listed on Realtor.com were considered “EV-friendly.”

That is a massive acceleration, with only 0.1% of homes reporting EV charging in 2019.

“The data show that home sellers are very aware of …