Slough

Slough is trialling cross-pavement charging channels, with residents contributing £399 towards installation.

Key facts

Council scheme
Trial funded by a £130,000 EV Pavement Channels Grant. Accepted residents pay £399 towards installation and arrange their own wall-mounted charger. The first 20 installations are being monitored before wider rollout. Applications are made via Kerbo Charge.
Cross-pavement policy
Allowed on a trial basis. The channel is the only approved way to run a charging cable across the pavement.

Charging an EV in Slough without a driveway

Slough Borough Council is trialling cross-pavement charging channels, so residents without a driveway can charge from their own home charger.

Trial details

  • £399 contribution towards installation
  • You arrange your own wall-mounted charger
  • The first 20 installations will be reviewed before the scheme expands

Check with the council for the current status of the trial.


Related: New pavement channel rules from 21 October 2026 · How to charge an electric car without a driveway · All council guides

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Last updated 16 October 2026