Key facts
- Council scheme
- Pavement channel pilot funded by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles. The council covers up to £1,200 of installation costs per channel while funding lasts. Applicants pay a £315 application and licence fee plus a £500 bond. If the pilot succeeds, channels will become a regular council service.
- Cross-pavement policy
- Pilot basis – residents register through the council's engagement site.
- Charging hubs
- Redbridge has expanded its network with over 300 lamp-post chargepoints.
Charging an EV in Redbridge without a driveway
Redbridge Council is piloting pavement channels, so residents without off-street parking can charge from home on a cheaper domestic tariff.
Costs
- The council covers up to £1,200 of installation costs per channel, while funding lasts
- You pay a £315 application and licence fee
- Plus a £500 bond
What next
If the pilot succeeds, pavement channels will be offered as a regular council service.
On-street alternative
Redbridge has added over 300 lamp-post chargers across the borough.
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