The 20 councils where EV owners without driveways face higher on-street charging costs – Birmingham LiveNeed to knowResidents without driveways in Staffordshire and 19 other UK council areas could face higher electric vehicle charging costsResidents without driveways in Staffordshire and 19 other UK council areas could face higher electric vehicle charging costs (Image: Halfpoint Images via Getty Images)Need to know: 20 councils charge more for EV charging without drivewaysTwenty councils across the UK are forcing electric vehicle drivers without driveways to pay more for charging, creating a “postcode lottery” for EV owners.Despite Labour’s October promise to slash red tape and allow charging “gullies” in pavements without planning permission, these councils either ban or have no policy on the solutions.Home charging is significantly cheaper than public rapid chargers, but residents in affected areas including Staffordshire face higher costs.Staffordshire County Council said: “At present, Staffordshire County Council does not permit the trailing of cables or the installation of any cross-pavement solutions for Electric Vehicles.”The council cited health and safety concerns, particularly for visually impaired and mobility-impaired residents.Ealing Council also rejected gully trials, with a spokesperson saying they “took into account the needs of people using the borough’s pavements, including the elderly and less able-bodied individuals.”Energy Secretary Ed Miliband previously said the government needs to “go faster” on reducing reliance on fossil fuels, adding that “every EV on the road makes our country more secure.”READ THE FULL STORY: Full list of 20 councils where households excluded from new driveway ruleFollow birminghammail:At Reach and across our entities we and our partners use information collected through cookies and other identifiers from your device to improve experience on our site, analyse how it is used and to show personalised advertising. You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your data, at any time clicking the “Do Not Sell or Share my Data” button at the bottom of the webpage. Please note that your preferences are browser specific. Use of our website and any of our services represents your acceptance of the use of cookies and consent to the practices described in our Privacy Notice and Terms and Conditions.Accept
No driveway? You could pay more to charge your EV in these 20 council areas
