The government plans to support local councils in installing pavement gullies for electric vehicle charging to help residents without driveways. The Department for Transport allocates 25 million to this initiative, which aims to prevent cables from trailing across pavements. This is part of a broader strategy to enhance access to charging points, including funding public charger signs and 1,200 charge points for the NHS. The initiative seeks to encourage the transition to electric vehicles, crucial for reducing emissions, especially for households without off-street parking.
The Department for Transport has said it will put 25m towards cross-pavement charging, essentially a narrow cable channel with a cover on top, to facilitate electric vehicle charging.
Providing access to chargers is a key factor in encouraging drivers to switch to electric cars, which are far cleaner than petrol and diesel engines.
Heidi Alexander stated that access to charging is a barrier for people thinking of making the switch, emphasizing that everyone should be able to access the benefits of going electric.
The fund for charger gullies, at only 25m, does not represent a large investment for the government, but could enable tens of thousands of drivers to charge at home.
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