Cross-pavement EV charging guidance published by London Councils
London Councils has published guidance to support boroughs in their roll out of cross-pavement EV charging. This aims to help residents with electric vehicles that don’t have access to off-street parking such as a garage, allowing them to charge an EV at home using their own electricity supply.
The report follows the government’s announcement of £25 million funding towards local authorities to install cross-pavement EV chargers across the country.
“As the UK’s leader in EV uptake, London is home to 193,000 plug-in cars and vans, with that number expected to rise to 1.4 million by 2030,” London Councils says. “While 90% of EV users prefer the cost savings and convenience of home charging, 61% of Londoners do not have access to off-street parking, creating a major barrier to EV uptake in the capital.”
The increasing gap has resulted in a rise in people trailing their charging cables across the pavement, causing a trip hazard and accessibility risk. This is especially a problem for older residents or anyone with mobility or visual impairments.
Cross-pavement EV charging has been offered as a practical solution. With either a surface ‘gully’ or a system buried under the pavement, the can allow cables from a home charge point to safely run along the pavement to an EV parked on the street.
Installation, says London Councils, is quick, usually finished within 1.5 to 3 hours, and they can blend into the existing street materials to “maintain safe pedestrian access.” Installation can cost between £1,000 to £1,500.
They will however require approval from the local authority and may not be suitable for every household. However, many boroughs are “actively preparing” to trial the technology, as its potential for a wider rollout is being assessed.
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