Key facts
- Council scheme
- Announced February 2026: a DfT-funded £1,000 grant towards each cable channel installation, with a £100 non-refundable application fee. The council owns and maintains the channel; residents install and maintain their own home chargepoint.
- Cross-pavement policy
- Allowed through the council's application scheme. Not every property will be suitable.
Charging an EV in Wandsworth without a driveway
Most Wandsworth homes don't have a driveway, so the council is offering grants towards pavement cable channels – letting you charge from your own home charger to your car parked outside.
Key details
- £1,000 grant towards each channel
- £100 non-refundable application fee
- The council owns and maintains the channel; you fit and look after your home charger
Other options
London has some of the densest public charging in the country, including lamppost chargers, so there may already be a charger a short walk away.
Check the council's website for the current application process.
Related: New pavement channel rules from 21 October 2026 · How to charge an electric car without a driveway · All council guides
Frequently asked questions
Last updated 16 October 2026