Key facts
- Council scheme
- The council trialled the Gul-e product in 2023 and Kerbo Charge in 2024, with 20 sites in each trial. Residents paid for installation during the trials. The council found gullies more cost-efficient than public charging and aims to use LEVI funding to subsidise the first 100 gullies.
- Cross-pavement policy
- Allowed through the council. Residents need a dedicated home charger, or an external socket with an earth rod, before installation.
Checked against official sources: 16 October 2026
Charging an EV in Central Bedfordshire without a driveway
Central Bedfordshire has trialled two different pavement gully products – Gul-e in 2023 and Kerbo Charge in 2024.
What's next
The council found gullies were more cost-efficient than public charging, and aims to subsidise the first 100 gullies using government LEVI funding.
What you'll need
- A dedicated home charger, or an external socket with an earth rod
- Photo proof before the gully is installed
Good to know
Trial residents often sorted out parking with neighbours, and many found they didn't need to charge as often as they expected.
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Last updated 16 October 2026