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EV home charging · Greenwich

Can you charge an EV without a driveway in Greenwich?

Greenwich expanded its Kerbo Charge trial from 50 to as many as 75 households after strong demand. All current places are full, although the council continues to accept interest for the trial or a possible expansion.

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Current scheme status

Applications currently closed

Limited trial full — expressions of interest accepted

Where the scheme applies

Up to 75 trial households; current places are full

Published cost position

£1,338.39 first-year council licence fee per participating household

Funding position

The council says up to £1,200 grant funding can support installation

Your practical route

What to do next in Greenwich

The correct order matters: do not buy a channel or arrange pavement work before the authority confirms the route.

  1. Register interest onlyThe present allocation is full. Use the council's published contact route to be considered if a place becomes available or the scheme expands.
  2. Wait for feasibility checksPotential participants need a suitable parking position and must complete the council's electrical-safety and planning checks before installation.
  3. Understand the trial priceThe approved first-year council licence fee is £1,338.39 per participating household, with up to £1,200 grant support stated for installation.
  4. Follow the 12-month reviewThe council is monitoring safety, accessibility and effectiveness before deciding whether the arrangement should become permanent.

Site and policy checks

What could prevent the project?

Likely barriers

  • The current trial is full
  • Only licensed trial participants may use a council-approved channel
  • A site can fail electrical, planning, parking or footway feasibility checks
  • A protected loose cable across the public footway is not an alternative

Can I install the Greenwich trial product privately?

No. Greenwich says the approved cross-pavement solution is restricted to trial participants operating under a council-issued licence. Registering interest does not authorise private highway work.

Official source

Confirm the current council position

Greenwich expanded its Kerbo Charge trial to up to 75 households. Places are full, but residents can register interest in future expansion.

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Council permission applies only within its own highway area.

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Source last checked: 12 October 2026. This independent guide cannot grant highway permission or reserve a parking space.