Key facts
- Council scheme
- Part of Transport Scotland's Cross Pavement Charging Grant pilot, delivered by the Energy Saving Trust and backed by £250,000 of Scottish Government funding. Grants of up to £3,500 per household are available for solutions such as pavement gullies or pop-up bollards.
- Cross-pavement policy
- Allowed through the national pilot.
Checked against official sources: 16 October 2026
Charging an EV in East Lothian without a driveway
East Lothian is one of three pilot areas in Scotland's Cross Pavement Charging Grant scheme, alongside Renfrewshire and Perth & Kinross.
What's on offer
- Grants of up to £3,500 per household
- For solutions such as pavement gullies or pop-up bollards
- Delivered by the Energy Saving Trust, backed by £250,000 of Scottish Government funding
The results will feed into national guidance for the rest of Scotland.
Related: Scotland overview · Pavement charging rules in Scotland, Wales and NI · All council guides
Frequently asked questions
Last updated 16 October 2026