Fact file: Private on-street electric vehicle charging
With more people owning electric vehicles than ever before, the demand for charging electric vehicles at home is growing.
A home charger is a simple piece of equipment to install, in most cases, for properties with off-street parking. However, if off-street parking is not available then it can become more of a challenge and residents often rely on more expensive public charging.
To support these households, local authorities – with government backing – are increasingly exploring pavement channelling solutions, where a narrow section of the footway is cut and fitted with a recessed conduit. This enables residents to run a charging cable safely from their property to their vehicle, giving more people access to convenient home charging without obstructing the pavement.
This fact file provides an overview of the considerations and assessments associated with the installation of cross-pavement charging solutions. It is intended to be read in conjunction with BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 Requirements for Electrical Installations, IET Wiring Regulations, Eighteenth Edition and the IET Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation, 5th Edition.
To read about electric vehicle cross-pavement charging design and installation in more detail, please refer to the article “Electric vehicle charging design and installation considerations for cable channels embedded within the pavement” from Issue 110 of Wiring Matters.
