New driveway rule confirmed for households under Andy Burnham

MotoringMotoring NewsMotoringNew trial launched to provide access for more drivers08:21, 21 Aug 2026Households without driveways will have access to on-street charging.A major new trial has launched relating to electric vehicles (EVs) and households who don't have driveways.‌Slough Borough Council is allowing the use of cross-pavement EV charging channels.‌This will allow residents without a driveway to run a charging cable safely across the pavement to a car parked on the street.‌READ MORE: Drivers 'must' have this item in cars from ThursdayREAD MORE: Reckless driver caught doing 105mph along 30mph Birmingham roadThe aim is to allow more EV owners access to street charging points.‌It's also hoped it will remove a potential barrier to people switching to electric.Around a third of UK house