Reading no-driveway EV charger: £500 + gully route
No driveway in Reading? 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 £1180-£2480.
Reading no-driveway check
Full postcode (e.g. M1 1AA) or just the first part (e.g. M1) is fine.
Reading council approval
Cross-pavement gully installs require a Highways Licence from your local authority.
Reading Borough Council
Unitary Authority
Reading has high commuter driveway density. Owner-occupier route dominant; landlord scheme available for rental portfolios.
Full Reading Borough Council grant guideGully providers for Reading
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
Reading on-street FAQs
Can Reading owner-occupiers without driveways get the £500 grant?
Yes. The 2026 OZEV On-Street Parking scheme covers Reading 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 Reading have ORCS infrastructure?
Council ORCS participation in Reading is currently limited. Check directly with your local authority for lamppost charging options. The OZEV £500 grant for your own gully-installed charger is still available.
How long does cross-pavement gully approval take in Reading?
Typical Highways Licence decision timeline is 4-12 weeks in UK councils. Specifically in Reading Borough Council: Reading has high commuter driveway density. Owner-occupier route dominant; landlord scheme available for rental portfolios.
Total project cost in Reading for on-street EV charging?
Three components: (1) Charger install £830-£1,680 (minus £500 grant if approved). (2) Cross-pavement gully £600-£1,200. (3) Council Highways Licence £150-£250. Realistic total after grant: £1,180-£2,480.