On-street EV charging in UK is postcode lottery as drivers face council objections
On-street electric vehicle (EV) charging in the UK faces significant challenges due to local council objections. Despite government efforts to simplify the installation of charging gullies, over 20 councils, particularly in London, are resistant due to safety and legal concerns. This situation leaves millions of households without off-street parking struggling to access affordable charging options.
- ▪More than 20 local authorities in the UK are not allowing charging gullies for electric vehicles.
- ▪London has the highest number of electric cars and households without off-street parking.
- ▪Councils cite safety, legal, and aesthetic concerns as reasons for their objections to charging gullies.
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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/AlamyView image in fullscreenAn 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/AlamyElectric, hybrid and low-emission carsOn-street EV charging in UK is postcode lottery as drivers face council objectionsDespite government pledges, more than 20 authorities will not allow gullies, citing safety, legal and parking concernsJasper JollySat 30 May 2026 03.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 30 May 2026 03.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe energy secretary, Ed Miliband, has said charger gullies to…
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