EV home charging · Kent

Can you charge an EV without a driveway in Kent?

Check the published position on pavement channels, cable gullies and other home-to-street charging arrangements before buying a wallbox or arranging pavement work.

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Current scheme status

Not currently permitted

Cross-pavement solutions are not currently allowed

Where the scheme applies

No private cross-pavement route currently available

Published cost position

No household channel application is open

Funding position

Use public charging while Kent reviews its policy

Practical answers

Common Kent EV charging questions

Can I run an EV cable across the pavement?

Kent says cable gullies and cable mats are not currently allowed on its highway while it awaits further electrical-safety guidance. Do not install a channel or trail a cable until the authority confirms the permitted route.

Does a pavement channel reserve a parking space?

No. An approved channel does not normally reserve the kerbside space outside the property, so legal and reasonably reliable parking still matters.

What if I already have a driveway?

A private wallbox is normally the simpler route because the charging cable stays within the property. A qualified installer must still assess the electrical supply and charger position.

What if a channel is unavailable?

Use the council's public-charging route or check whether creating lawful off-street parking and applying for a dropped kerb could be realistic for the property.

Official source

Confirm the current council position

Kent says cable gullies and cable mats are not currently allowed on its highway while it awaits further electrical-safety guidance.

Source last checked: 16 September 2026. This independent guide cannot grant highway permission or reserve a parking space.