Cambridge no-driveway EV charger: £500 + gully route
No driveway in Cambridge? 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 £1170-£2450.
Cambridge no-driveway check
Full postcode (e.g. M1 1AA) or just the first part (e.g. M1) is fine.
Cambridge council approval
Cross-pavement gully installs require a Highways Licence from your local authority.
Cambridge City Council
District
Cambridge's 49% rental rate means the Renter & Flat Owner grant is the dominant route. University-owned property has separate procedures.
Full Cambridge City Council grant guideGully providers for Cambridge
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
Cambridge on-street FAQs
Can Cambridge owner-occupiers without driveways get the £500 grant?
Yes. The 2026 OZEV On-Street Parking scheme covers Cambridge 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 Cambridge have ORCS infrastructure?
Yes — Cambridge City Council participates 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 Cambridge?
Typical Highways Licence decision timeline is 4-12 weeks in UK councils. Specifically in Cambridge City Council: Cambridge's 49% rental rate means the Renter & Flat Owner grant is the dominant route. University-owned property has separate procedures.
Total project cost in Cambridge for on-street EV charging?
Three components: (1) Charger install £820-£1,650 (minus £500 grant if approved). (2) Cross-pavement gully £600-£1,200. (3) Council Highways Licence £150-£250. Realistic total after grant: £1,170-£2,450.