New driveway rule now in force as households could save £300 on EV charging

New driveway rule now in force as households could save £300 on EV charging New Government rules could save drivers without driveways up to £300 when installing electric vehicle chargers at home. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Add us as preferred source Comments By Taila Nichole Thompson 09:54, Sun, Nov 8, 2026 New EV charging rules could save households without driveways up to £300. (Image: Getty) Drivers without a driveway could save up to £300 under new Government rules which have made it easier to install electric vehicle chargers at home.

The changes came into force on October 21 and mean households no longer need planning permission to install certain cross-pavement EV charging systems. These allow people to run charging cables from their homes to cars parked on the street, using a channel installed beneath the pavement. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Previously, drivers could face additional costs when applying for planning permission, but the Government says removing the requirement could save up to £300.

It also means more households could benefit from cheaper home charging, even if they don't have a driveway. Get tips and tricks to help with cleaning, laundry and heating your house plus selected offers and competitions I would like to receive emails from the Daily Express featuring our latest products, services, offers, and promotions from across the Reach Plc family . Subscribe Invalid email You agree you are 18 or over. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.

This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. You can unsubscribe at any time. More Info . According to the Department for Transport, charging at home could cost as little as 2p per mile, with some drivers potentially saving up to £1,750 on running costs. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Horror punishment for refusing conscription as Brits warned 'prepare for WW3' UK conscription's 'first group' to be recruited 'refuses to fight' | UK | News | Express.co.uk Buses and Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood said: "We’re saving drivers up to £300 off the cost of installing home charging by cutting unnecessary red tape."

Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT He added: "The EV transition is in full swing – sales are up 36% on last year and over 190,000 have saved thousands making the switch in the last year alone." The Government said almost 100,000 electric cars were sold in September 2026, an increase of 36% compared with the same period last year. The changes are aimed at making electric cars more practical for people who rely on street parking. However, removing planning permission requirements does not mean households can automatically install a charging system without meeting other rules or getting any necessary approvals.

Vicky Edmonds, chief executive of Electric Vehicle Association England, welcomed the move. She said: "This might look like a small planning change, but for someone without a driveway, it could make the difference between being able to afford an electric car and ruling one out altogether." The Government says home charging could cost as little as 2p per mile. (Image: Getty) The Government is also looking at further changes to make EV charging easier for tenants and leaseholders.

Two consultations have been launched, including proposals to make it harder for landlords and freeholders to refuse requests to install charging points. There are also plans being considered to require chargers in new and refurbished covered car parks. Both consultations are open until December 16, 2026. Driveway Electric cars Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Add us as preferred source Comments