EV home charging · West Berkshire

Can you charge an EV without a driveway in West Berkshire?

West Berkshire accepts applications for approved Kerbo Charge channels. Council assessment and a Section 178 licence come before arranging installation.

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Current scheme status

Live application scheme

Approved channel applications open

Where the scheme applies

West Berkshire highway area; individual location assessment required

Published cost position

Usual £198 licence application fee funded while grant support lasts; supplier installation extra

Funding position

National chargepoint grant: 75% of eligible costs, up to £500. Obtain OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation; it cannot be backdated. Temporary covers and mats do not qualify.

Your practical route

What to do next in West Berkshire

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

Check the locationConfirm a suitable ground-floor power supply and legal same-side parking.
Apply for the licenceThe current council subsidy covers the licence application, rather than the complete channel.
Arrange approved installationAfter highway approval, obtain the supplier quotation and resolve planning conditions. The council’s £350 grant reference and advice to apply after charger installation are outdated: current national support is 75% up to £500, with OZEV eligibility confirmation required before installing the charger.

Site and policy checks

What could prevent the project?

Likely barriers

Unsuitable electrical clearances
Grass verges may add cost or prevent acceptance
No dependable legal parking nearby

Does the West Berkshire subsidy pay for everything?

No. It covers the licence application while funding lasts. The resident pays the supplier for the channel and separately arranges the charger.

Official source

Confirm the current council position