We are gathering views from residents about electric vehicle (EV) charging options at or near home. Your answers will help us understand local demand and inform discussions with regulatory authorities.
The survey should take around 5 minutes to complete, and covers two specific options.
Please read the short explanations below before answering the questions that refer to these definitions.
A small channel (“gully”) is installed across the footpath so you can safely run a charging cable from your own house, across the pavement, to your vehicle parked on the street. The cable sits below footpath level and is covered so it is not a trip hazard. There would not be a dedicated car park for charging; it would rely on you being able to park outside your house when a spot is available.
You charge using your own home electricity supply, on your existing power contract just like you would with a charger in a garage or driveway.
Examples already in use overseas include Gul‑e (UK) and Kerbo Charge (UK and Australia).
Note: this option may not be practical for every home for example, where the house sits well above or far back from the road, or where the footpath cannot accommodate a gully.
A publicly accessible AC charger installed on your street or a nearby street, owned and operated by a commercial charging company. Charging speed of 7 – 22kW.
You would need to create an account with the charging company to access the charger typically by app or RFID card. Rates are set by the operator and may differ from your home power rate.
The charger is shared with other residents and visitors on a first‑come basis.
