Why This Matters

• Access gap in EV charging: Over 90% of EV drivers with driveways report lower running costs compared to petrol, but for those without driveways, only 50% experience cost benefits—primarily due to reliance on expensive public charging. 
• Government action ramping up: The recently passed Planning and Infrastructure Bill’s provisions include formal consultation on cross?pavement charging and commitments for local authorities to use their own highways teams for faster installations. 

What the Survey Aims to Do

• Capture the lived experiences of EV owners reliant on public charging.
• Gauge support for cross?pavement solutions like cable gullies and under?pavement charging channels.
• Shape future policy, ensuring cross?pavement infrastructure aligns with real-world needs. 

What Are Cross?Pavement Solutions?

Cable channels (“gullies”): Installed flush with pavement surfaces, letting homeowners run cables safely under pedestrians' feet and remove them after charging.
Under-pavement systems with removable bollards: Offer a more permanent, weather-protected cable route. 

These systems typically install in 1–3 hours at around £1,000 – £1,500 , for which the government has set aside £25 million in grants. 

Policy Backing & Trial Initiatives

• London boroughs (e.g., Enfield, Bromley) and other councils have begun trials, installing gullies to support home charging. 
• Central government guidance encourages local authority facilitation, covering safety, accessibility, installation standards, and planning processes.
• The survey’s results will inform how these schemes expand and how permitted development rights might simplify roll?out. 

Why Your Feedback Is Crucial

• Identify key barriers: Understand cost, accessibility, and willingness to adopt cross-pavement options.
• Support policymaking: Help ensure infrastructure decisions track with real needs, not assumptions.
• Promote equitable EV transition: Enable households lacking driveways to benefit from low-cost, clean home charging. 

Get Involved

If you or your fleet drivers charge EVs on-street, this is your chance to shape the future of home charging. Your feedback could help secure:

• Faster installation of safe cable gullies on local pavements
• Better funding access for councils and homeowners
• Enhanced planning support for roll?out of charging solutions

Conclusion
EVA England’s survey offers a vital opportunity: to level the playing field for drivers without driveways, reduce reliance on costly public chargers, and support a smooth, fair EV transition. Local authorities, fleet operators, and EV drivers—your voice matters.