Drivers without driveways are still waiting for a fairer charging experience, and local councils are under growing pressure to respond. On-street charging has become one of the clearest tests of whether the EV transition can work for everyone.
Kerbside charging is catching up slowly
Across the UK, councils are rolling out more neighbourhood and kerbside charge points. But demand is rising quickly and unevenly, and some areas are moving much faster than others.
In parts of the country, funding, planning and grid constraints are still slowing delivery. That means access can vary widely depending on where people live, even when local demand is similar.
Home charging still isn’t an option for everyone
This issue is bigger than convenience. If drivers cannot reliably charge close to home, EV ownership feels harder, more expensive and less practical.
That is why on-street charging is now central to the wider EV debate. It is not just about having chargers somewhere nearby. It is about making sure people can actually use them.
If you have no driveway and there are no kerbside chargers in your neighbourhood, check if your Council supports installing a pavement channel so you can run a cable from your home to the kerbside – https://www.kerbocharge.com/
