Redbridge

Redbridge is piloting pavement charging channels, covering up to £1,200 of installation costs while funding lasts.

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.
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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