EV home charging · Cumberland

Can you charge an EV without a driveway in Cumberland?

Cumberland has a subsidised pavement-channel pilot for homes without off-street parking. Kerbo Charge handles assessment and installation, but acceptance depends on the location and the pilot can end.

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Current scheme status

Limited application scheme

Pilot channel applications available

Where the scheme applies

Cumberland highway area only; excludes Westmorland and Furness

Published cost position

£500 resident contribution towards the channel; S178 licence free during the pilot; charger and site extras separate

Funding position

National chargepoint grant: 75% of eligible costs, up to £500. Obtain OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation; it cannot be backdated. Temporary covers and mats do not qualify.

Your practical route

What to do next in Cumberland

The correct order matters: do not buy a channel or arrange pavement work before the authority confirms the route.

Check the pilot siteCheck legal parking, electrical capacity and clearance from nearby equipment before using the council-linked Kerbo Charge application.
Budget beyond the channel contributionThe resident contributes £500 towards the channel. The pilot S178 licence is free; the home charger, electrical upgrades and any planning fees are separate.
Arrange cover and approvalsHold at least £5 million public liability insurance covering slips or trips. Use an OZEV-approved installer and chargepoint with open PEN detection and an Electrical Installation Certificate.

Site and policy checks

What could prevent the project?

Likely barriers

Existing off-street parking or parking restrictions
Grass verges, footway obstruction or electrical equipment within 2.5m
Missing landlord consent, required planning permission or liability cover

Does Cumberland’s £500 contribution buy a permanent right to charge?

No. It is the published pilot contribution towards the channel, with a separate home charger. Future licence fees are possible, and the pilot may end or installations be removed. A channel never reserves the parking space.

Official source

Confirm the current council position

Cumberland offers a subsidised pilot for homes without off-street parking. Apply through Kerbo Charge; each site is assessed and £5 million public liability cover is required.

Source last checked: 18 October 2026. This independent guide cannot grant highway permission or reserve a parking space.