Key facts
- Council scheme
- Greater Manchester Combined Authority applied for government funding on Wigan's behalf. In 2025 the council said a trial of a permanent under-pavement cable solution was due to start, with zero upfront installation costs for residents taking part.
- Cross-pavement policy
- Residents can't arrange their own cross-pavement channels. Trial only.
Charging an EV in Wigan without a driveway
Wigan is taking a different approach to many councils: a trial of a permanent under-pavement cable – the charging cable runs below the footway to a connection point at the kerb.
Key points
- Funding was applied for through Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- No upfront installation cost for residents in the trial
- You can't arrange your own pavement channel outside the trial
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Last updated 16 October 2026