Why you can't just run a cable across the pavement
Trailing a cable from your house to a car on the street creates a trip hazard and can make you liable if someone is hurt. Councils generally don't allow it without permission. So the usual home charger route isn't open to you – but there are alternatives.
Your options
- Lamp post and on-street chargers installed by councils and operators
- Local charging hubs, often in car parks
- Charging at work, if your employer offers it
- Supermarket and leisure centre chargers while you shop or exercise
- Rapid chargers for quick top-ups on longer trips
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Pavement cable channels
Some councils now allow or are trialling channels set into the pavement, so a cable can run safely from a house to the kerb. If your council offers a scheme, they'll have specific rules and approved installers. Check your council's website for what's available where you live.
If you have a garage or private space elsewhere
A garage in a block or a private space behind your house may make home charging possible, depending on the supply and permissions. An installer can tell you what's feasible.
