Key facts
- Council scheme
- Residents interested in a cross-pavement charging channel make a one-off £350 contribution towards installation, and can register interest with the council. More than 35 channels have been installed so far.
- Cross-pavement policy
- Allowed through the council's scheme.
- Charging hubs
- Sunderland has more than 500 public chargepoints, with 15 more on-street charging hubs being switched on.
Checked against official sources: 16 October 2026
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Sunderland City Council has installed more than 35 cross-pavement charging channels so far.
Cost
A one-off £350 contribution towards installation.
Also available
- More than 500 public chargepoints across the city
- 15 more on-street charging hubs for terraced streets
Register your interest with the council.
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Frequently asked questions
Last updated 16 October 2026