Birmingham no-driveway EV charger: £500 + gully route
No driveway in Birmingham? You still qualify for the 2026 OZEV £500 grant via the On-Street Parking scheme, using a council-approved cross-pavement gully. Total project cost after grant: typically £1070-£2250.
Birmingham no-driveway check
Full postcode (e.g. M1 1AA) or just the first part (e.g. M1) is fine.
Birmingham council approval
Cross-pavement gully installs require a Highways Licence from your local authority.
Birmingham City Council
Metropolitan Borough
Largest local authority in Europe. Active EV strategy. Cross-pavement applications managed via Highways Licensing Team (~28-day decision).
Full Birmingham City Council grant guideSolihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Metropolitan Borough
High driveway density. Owner-occupiers typically install without grant; landlords with rental properties qualify for £500/socket.
Full Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council grant guideGully providers for Birmingham
Three UK providers. Council approval lists vary — always check yours first.
Kerbo Charge
£700-£1,000
~80% of UK councils approve
Gul-e
£600-£900
Strong in South East
Charge Gully
£800-£1,100
Newer, heavier-duty design
Birmingham on-street FAQs
Can Birmingham owner-occupiers without driveways get the £500 grant?
Yes. The 2026 OZEV On-Street Parking scheme covers Birmingham homeowners (and renters) without off-street parking, provided you install a council-approved cross-pavement gully. £500 toward the charger; gully cost (£600-£1,200) is separate.
Does Birmingham have ORCS infrastructure?
Yes — Birmingham City Council, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council participate in the On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS). This is separate from your individual £500 OZEV grant. ORCS provides council-led lamppost charging and kerbside bollards; the OZEV grant funds your own private gully-installed charger.
How long does cross-pavement gully approval take in Birmingham?
Typical Highways Licence decision timeline is 4-12 weeks in UK councils. Specifically in Birmingham City Council: Largest local authority in Europe. Active EV strategy. Cross-pavement applications managed via Highways Licensing Team (~28-day decision).
Total project cost in Birmingham for on-street EV charging?
Three components: (1) Charger install £720-£1,450 (minus £500 grant if approved). (2) Cross-pavement gully £600-£1,200. (3) Council Highways Licence £150-£250. Realistic total after grant: £1,070-£2,250.