Here’s how a new Government initiative could make charging your car even easier.
The UK Government has announced new plans to make charging electric cars at home easier and cheaper, especially for renters and those without driveways.
Under the proposals, drivers could soon install home chargers more easily, avoiding complicated planning rules and saving up to £250 in fees.
The reforms would allow discreet cross-pavement charging gullies for those who park on the street, while new covered car parks will be required to include charge points. For many households, this could mean running an electric car for as little as 2p per mile (according to the Department for Transport), which works out at about £2.50 to drive from London to Birmingham.
Why it matters
Until now, home charging has mostly been limited to homeowners with a private driveway.
These proposed changes would level the playing field for millions of renters and flat residents, giving them access to cheaper domestic electricity rates rather than relying solely on more expensive public chargers.
The Government is also working with Ofgem to prevent unfair mark-ups on charging costs for tenants and to ensure faster, more reliable connections. Combined with the ongoing rollout of over 100,000 new public chargers and grants of up to £3,750 off new electric vehicles, there’s a clear and concentrated push to make switching to electric genuinely easier and more affordable.
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