Charging gulleys for Richmond residents

Richmond Council has launched a borough-wide scheme to help residents charge their electric vehicles (EVs) more easily and to remove friction for those that see charging as a barrier to make the switch.

Following a successful trial, the new initiative installs footway channels that allow charging cables to be routed from properties to EVs parked on the kerbside, without creating a trip hazard.

Residents can apply to be part of the footway channel scheme, by applying online.

Councillor Alexander Ehmann, chair of Richmond Council’s Transport and Air Quality Services Committee, said: “One of the biggest barriers to EV adoption is the challenge of charging at home for those without off-street parking. The scheme widens the opportunity for residents to make the switch to an electric car—with access to a price-competitive home electricity supply.

“Richmond Council is among the first local authorities in the UK to make this type of home charging solution available to residents.

“The initiative builds on the Council’s commitment to promoting sustainable transport and speeding up the transition to electric vehicles, especially for journeys that can’t be made by public transport, walking or cycling.”