Key facts
- Council scheme
- In 2026 the council backed a pilot of cross-pavement gullies funded by £232,000 from the government's EV Pavement Channel Grant, enough for around 193 gullies. Blue Badge holders get priority, and licensed taxi drivers switching to an EV are also included. Every location needs a site survey.
- Cross-pavement policy
- Pilot basis. Trailing cables and cable mats aren't allowed outside the pilot.
- Charging hubs
- The council has secured £2.85 million of LEVI funding for more public charging, including ultra-rapid hubs.
Charging an EV in Brighton and Hove without a driveway
As the council puts it, Brighton and Hove "is not a city of driveways". After previously not allowing them, the council is now piloting pavement charging gullies.
The pilot
- £232,000 of government funding – enough for around 193 gullies
- Priority for Blue Badge holders
- Licensed taxi drivers switching to an EV are also included
- Every location needs a site survey – not all will be suitable
Still not allowed
Running cables across the pavement, including with cable mats, isn't permitted outside the pilot.
Related: How to charge an electric car without a driveway · New pavement channel rules from 21 October 2026 · All council guides
Frequently asked questions
Last updated 16 October 2026