On-street EV charging in UK is postcode lottery as drivers face council objections
Despite government pledges, more than 20 authorities will not allow gullies, citing safety, legal and parking concerns The energy secretary, Ed Miliband, has said charger gullies to connect electric cars parked on streets will help cut costs for drivers, yet millions of UK households may be unable to use the simple technology because their local councils will still not allow charging cables to cross the pavement. Despite government promises to “slash red tape” and make it eas
Many UK households may be unable to utilize on-street electric vehicle charging solutions due to local council objections. Despite government efforts to simplify the process, over 20 authorities are reportedly refusing to permit charging cables to cross pavements. These councils cite various concerns, including safety, legal issues, and parking complications as reasons for their stance.
This situation highlights a significant barrier to EV adoption in the UK, potentially undermining government targets and creating an uneven charging infrastructure across the country.
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