Can I join Swansea's on-street EV charging trial?

The trial is limited to up to 10 properties. You can register interest in future phases with Swansea Council.

Who owns the charger in Swansea's trial?

Swansea Council owns both the pavement channel and the EV charger for the duration of the trial.

No. Participants aren't asked to contribute to the supply and installation of the home charger or the cable channel during the trial.

Key facts

Council scheme: On-street home charging trial at up to 10 properties using Kerbo Charge channels, monitored over 12 months. The council owns the channel and charger for the duration of the trial. Participants must hold a licence. Participants don't pay towards the home charger or channel during the trial.
Cross-pavement policy: Trial basis. Placing "EV charging" signs, cones or similar to reserve a space can lead to the channel and charger being removed.
Charging hubs: Swansea has 36 council charging locations with 102 chargers and bays, operated by Clenergy EV.

Visit the council's EV page

Swansea Council is running an on-street home charging trial with up to 10 homes, funded by Transport for Wales and Welsh Government.

A Kerbo Charge channel is set into the pavement so your cable can reach your car
The council owns the channel and charger during the trial
Participants need a licence and must follow the trial's conditions
Don't reserve the space with cones or signs – that can get the channel removed

Swansea has 36 council charging locations with 102 chargers and bays.

The council will review the trial before deciding whether to expand it.