Council seeks EV owners with no driveways for street charging trial
Suffolk County Council is seeking residents to test innovative pavement charging solutions for electric vehicles in a 12-month trial. The project aims to help homeowners without driveways charge their cars safely and conveniently.
The big picture: The council is piloting three pavement charging channel products that enable residents to run cables from their homes to vehicles parked on the road.
Why it matters: The trial addresses charging access for electric vehicle owners who rely on street parking.
The details: Three charging systems are being tested:
- Gul-E for home-to-pavement charging
- Kerbo Charge for pavement crossing solutions
- Charge Gully for pavement-based charging
Requirements: Eligible residents must:
- Own an electric vehicle or have imminent plans to purchase one
- Have no access to off-street parking
- Have no dropped kerb outside their property
- Have no grass verges in the paving outside
- Have no metal-cased street furniture nearby
- Be willing to install a home charger
Council funding covers:
- Charging channel installation
- Planning permission costs for home charger
- Section 178 licence during the trial period
- Up to £350 towards home charger installation
Required from participants:
- Complete an expression of interest form
- Apply for District or Borough Council planning permission
- Install a home charger after channel installation
- Provide feedback during the trial period
Bottom line: The 12-month trial requires participants to complete necessary planning processes and contribute regular feedback to inform future charging infrastructure decisions. Interested residents can find out more and register their interest here.
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