New funding to support EV drivers without driveways

The Government is launching a £25 million fund to support local authorities with the installation of pavement channels for electric vehicle (EV) charging cables. 

It is expected to make home charging easier for EV drivers that don’t have a a driveway. 

The Electric Vehicle Pavement Channels Grant is part of a £63 million package announced by the Department for Transport (DfT) in July 2025 to scale up the transition to electric vehicles across the UK. 

Further details on the application process and timings for the Pavement Channels Grant are expected be made available to local authorities soon. 

Pavement channels are in-ground fittings that allow residents without driveways to charge their EV at home. By enabling access to cheaper household EV charging rates, the Government says households could save up to £1,500 a year compared to running a petrol or diesel car.  

The system was trialled last year, in London.

Hugh Pickerill, programme manager for EV Grants and Infrastructure at Energy Saving Trust, said: “The EVPC grant is a welcome compliment to existing funding schemes, such as the LEVI scheme, helping residents without access to off-street parking make the switch to an electric vehicle. We look forward to providing further guidance and supporting local authorities in delivering this grant across the country.”