New £300 rule for homes without driveways now in force
People can now save up to £300 on charging at home in England without a driveway after a new rule was introduced last week. From October 21, red tape was slashed to make it cheaper, easier and quicker to install a charger, the Government announced.
TL;DR
- New regulations in England eliminate the need for planning permission for cross-pavement EV chargers.
- Drivers without driveways can save up to £300 on installation costs.
- The change aims to make home charging cheaper and more accessible.
- The government views this as an 'everyday fix' to help with the cost of living.
- Record UK electric car sales were noted in September 2026, boosted by the Electric Car Grant (ECG).
- Financial experts suggest the impact may be limited, with vehicle cost remaining the primary barrier to EV ownership.
- Concerns were raised about the practicality of pavement cable laying.
- Experts emphasize that the overall financial decision for an EV involves more than just installation savings.