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The Government has announced new reforms to make it easier and cheaper for drivers without private driveways to charge electric cars at home, aiming to create a fairer system for all motorists.
The Government has announced new reforms to make it easier and cheaper for drivers without private driveways to charge electric cars at home, aiming to create a fairer system for all motorists.
A fairer deal for renters and city drivers
The measures target renters and residents in urban areas who have struggled to install home chargepoints due to planning restrictions or lack of private parking.
Simplifying installations
Ministers plan to remove the need for planning permission to install small cross-pavement charging gullies, helping those without driveways charge vehicles directly from their homes.
Charging across the pavement
The new rules would allow drivers to run charging cables neatly across pavements using protective gullies, avoiding trip hazards and keeping streets safe.
Lower costs for households
Officials say the reforms could save motorists up to £250 in application fees and give more homes access to cheaper domestic electricity tariffs.
Energy bills reduced for EV owners
With these tariffs, families could power an electric car for as little as 2p per mile — roughly £2.50 for a journey from London to Birmingham.
Working with Ofgem
The Government will work with the energy regulator to prevent landlords from overcharging tenants for home charging and to ensure reliable grid connections.
Expanding the public network
Alongside home charging reforms, officials pledged to support the rollout of 100,000 additional public chargepoints across England.
Consultation to follow
A public consultation will soon open to gather input from councils, energy firms, and EV owners on how to implement the changes effectively.
Boost for the EV industry
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the reforms will “open up affordable home charging to thousands more households” while supporting jobs in the UK’s growing EV sector.
Building on earlier investments
The measures build on previous funding, including a £650 million Electric Car Grant and £25 million for local councils to pilot cross-pavement charging.
Toward an electric future
The plan reflects the Government’s broader goal of making electric vehicles the default choice — not just for those with driveways, but for every household in the UK.
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