County council announces funding boost for EV home charging programme

Electric vehicle owners and potential owners in Staffordshire who live in homes without off street parking could benefit from an individual funded charging solution and significantly reduce their costs through a county council scheme.

Residents are being asked to let the council know if they would be interested in exploring options through a survey which is now live and is open until Sunday 26 July.

The county council would potentially support installation of a cross‑pavement solution (also referred to as an EV gully). This is a small channel installed in the pavement that allows a charging cable to run safely between a home charge point and a vehicle parked on the street, without creating a trip hazard. 

It would help reduce costs for residents significantly thanks to home rather than public charging.

By completing the survey, people will help the council’s transport team to understand where there is demand, how residents travel now and will do in the future, and how much people may be willing or able to contribute towards the cost. 

Some of the cost may be supported through the Staffordshire County Council’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund secured from the Government, which is designed to improve charging options for households without off‑street parking.

The information provided through the survey will help shape future decisions and help to plan a fair and effective scheme for Staffordshire.

People can complete the survey at: On-Street Parking EV Charging Survey | Let's Talk Staffordshire

Andrew Mynors (pictured), Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet member for connectivity, said: “While there is growing electric vehicle ownership nationally, we understand that many residents do not have off-street parking.

“The solution being proposed could deliver affordable charging options, utilising funding already secured by the county council and at no extra cost to us.

“As a county council we want to ease cost of living pressures and ensure people have the best transport option available to them for employment, leisure or independent living.

“We have reviewed how we can help provide charging infrastructure in a way that benefits the people who need it most whilst keeping disruption to communities at a minimum during installation.

“We’d now urge people to complete the survey so that we can get this right for residents.”