Council to offer EV charging to residents without off-road parking

West Berkshire Council has become one of the first UK councils to offer a through-pavement system for charging electric vehicles (EV) to all of their residents.

After a successful trial over the past nine months, the council is now rolling out the Kerbo Charge system across the district.

Councillor Stuart Gourley, executive member for the environment and highways at West Berkshire Council, said: “We are excited to offer this groundbreaking solution to our residents with Kerbo Charge.

“It not only makes EV ownership more accessible but also supports our commitment to improving air quality and reducing carbon emissions.”

When a resident wants to charge their car, they can insert their charging cable into the channel, and the specially designed lid closes behind it like a zip, eliminating unsightly and hazardous cables stretching across footpaths.

While more than 23 councils have confirmed they are trialling Kerbo Charge, West Berkshire Council is the first to fully complete a trial and roll it out to all their residents.

Michael Goulden, CEO and co-founder of Kerbo Charge, said: “This is a very exciting moment - I think we’re now going to see widespread adoption of EVs by West Berkshire residents who don’t have access to a driveway and until now didn’t have the confidence to move away from petrol/diesel cars.”