Rule change 'removes barrier' for UK homes without driveways

It could be a game-changer09:25, 24 Aug 2026The idea is to make charging an EV easier for those without a driveway(Image: Pexels)A motoring expert has said that a rule change being trialled in one area of the UK could be a "huge step" for homes that don't have a driveway.‌Slough Borough Council in Berkshire has received £130,000 from the Department for Transport’s Electric Vehicle Pavement Channels Grant (EVPCG) to deliver a scheme to improve access to electric vehicle charging infrastructure at home. The cross-pavement channel allows residents to install a cable gully into the pavement outside their home and easily charge on the street without causing hazards.‌This is the only approved method for running a charging cable across a public footway and could save residents around £4,000 per y