Key facts
- Council scheme
- Wendover EV charging trial: the council funded around 10 in-pavement cable channels at no cost to applicants, covered planning permission costs for the home chargepoint, and installed around 10 on-street lamppost or bollard chargers. Check the council website for whether the scheme has been extended beyond Wendover.
- Cross-pavement policy
- Trial basis (Wendover). A channel does not give you a reserved space, and you should remove your cable when not charging.
Charging an EV in Buckinghamshire without a driveway
Buckinghamshire Council has been testing two approaches in Wendover: in-pavement cable channels outside homes, and on-street lamppost or bollard chargers.
What the trial offered
- Around 10 cable channels installed free for eligible EV owners
- Planning permission costs for the home charger covered
- Around 10 new on-street chargers
If you live elsewhere in the county
Keep an eye on the council's EV pages – results from the trial are used to decide wider rollout. In the meantime, public chargers are your main option.
Scheme details may have changed – always check the council's latest guidance.
Related: New pavement channel rules from 21 October 2026 · How to charge an electric car without a driveway · All council guides
Frequently asked questions
Last updated 16 October 2026