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# Council seeks EV owners with no driveways for street charging trial
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/council-seeks-ev-owners-with-no-driveways-for-street-charging-trial/
- Published: 2024-12-19T07:46:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:27:07.000Z
- Description: 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.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Our Environment, Councils, #article, Suffolk County Council, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

**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](https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/transport-planning/electric-vehicle-charging-channel-pilot-project?ref=ipswich.co.uk).

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