EV home charging · Torbay

Can you charge an EV without a driveway in Torbay?

Torbay took part in the joint Devon and Torbay cable-channel trial, which has now concluded. The councils are evaluating the findings and anticipate a normal application service from early 2027.

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Current scheme status

Applications currently closed

Joint Devon and Torbay trial concluded

Where the scheme applies

Torbay Council area; applications are currently closed

Published cost position

The former trial installation was free; no current application price is published

Funding position

Business-as-usual applications are anticipated from early 2027

Your practical route

What to do next in Torbay

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

Treat the pilot as closedThe limited free-installation trial no longer accepts household applications in Torbay.
Follow the joint updateUse the official Devon-hosted page for the evaluation outcome and details of the intended early-2027 business-as-usual route.
Recheck costs and licence termsDo not assume the former free trial installation or £1 licence arrangement will carry over into the permanent service.

Site and policy checks

What could prevent the project?

Likely barriers

No current trial places remain
The future resident charge and application form are not yet published
The permanent route may use revised eligibility, licence and installation conditions

Was Torbay included in the Devon trial?

Yes. The official project was a joint Devon and Torbay trial. It has concluded, and both areas are covered by the stated expectation that normal applications may begin in early 2027.

Official source

Confirm the current council position

The joint Devon and Torbay trial has concluded and its findings are being evaluated before a wider service is introduced.

Source last checked: 21 October 2026. This independent guide cannot grant highway permission or reserve a parking space.