On-street EV charging in UK is postcode lottery as drivers face council objections
UK electric vehicle owners face a 'postcode lottery' as many local councils refuse to allow pavement gullies for charging cables due to safety and parking concerns. Despite government efforts to simplify the process, millions of households without off-street parking remain unable to access cheaper home charging.
Why it matters
Infrastructure barriers like these hinder the widespread adoption of electric vehicles and create economic inequality for residents without private driveways.
An electric car is charged on a residential street in London using pavement cable protectors. Gully makers say their products remove the trip hazard. Photograph: Alex Segre/Alamy View image in fullscreen An electric car is charged on a residential street in London using pavement cable protectors. Gully makers say their products remove the trip hazard. Photograph: Alex Segre/Alamy Electric, hybrid and low-emission cars On-street EV charging in UK is postcode lottery as drivers face council objections Despite government pledges, more than 20 authorities will not allow gullies, citing safety, legal and parking concerns
The article presents both the government's push for infrastructure and the specific safety concerns raised by local councils.
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