York no-driveway EV charger: £500 + gully route
No driveway in York? 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-£2240.
York no-driveway check
Full postcode (e.g. M1 1AA) or just the first part (e.g. M1) is fine.
York council approval
Cross-pavement gully installs require a Highways Licence from your local authority.
City of York Council
Unitary Authority
Historic city centre has strict conservation rules. Most chargers are in outer areas via standard residential applications.
Full City of York Council grant guideGully providers for York
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
York on-street FAQs
Can York owner-occupiers without driveways get the £500 grant?
Yes. The 2026 OZEV On-Street Parking scheme covers York 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 York have ORCS infrastructure?
Yes — City of York 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 York?
Typical Highways Licence decision timeline is 4-12 weeks in UK councils. Specifically in City of York Council: Historic city centre has strict conservation rules. Most chargers are in outer areas via standard residential applications.
Total project cost in York for on-street EV charging?
Three components: (1) Charger install £720-£1,440 (minus £500 grant if approved). (2) Cross-pavement gully £600-£1,200. (3) Council Highways Licence £150-£250. Realistic total after grant: £1,070-£2,240.