Key facts
- Council scheme
- Electric vehicle cable channel (EVCC) trial: phase 1 covers 50 channels and phase 2 covers 200. The average cost is about £1,000, paid to an approved channel supplier. Residents indemnify the council against claims relating to their use of the channel, and each property is surveyed.
- Cross-pavement policy
- Trial basis. Not every property will be suitable, and neighbouring properties may not all be able to have a channel.
Checked against official sources: 16 October 2026
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Cambridgeshire County Council is running an EV cable channel trial in two phases:
- Phase 1: 50 channels
- Phase 2: 200 channels
Costs
An average channel costs about £1,000, paid to an approved supplier. You'll also need your own home charger.
Good to know
- Every property is surveyed
- You indemnify the council against claims from using the channel
- Neighbouring homes may not all be able to have one
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Frequently asked questions
Last updated 16 October 2026