Charging at home – Where is my nearest public Electric Vehicle (EV) charge point?
Charge point maps by Zap-Map show where the nearest charge point is located and allows you to check which charge points are available across Staffordshire allowing you to plan your journey.
Charging at home - EV charging cable crossing the pavement or Cross-Pavement Solutions (Cable Gully Systems)
On December 24th, 2024, the Department for Transport (DfT) and Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) released the guidance document for Cross-pavement solutions for charging Electric Vehicles.
Right now, Staffordshire County Council does not allow people to run cables across pavements or use things like cable covers or channels for electric cars. This is because they can be dangerous and could get in the way of people using the pavement, especially those who have trouble seeing or walking.
Under the Highways Act 1980, action may be taken to remove cables that are deemed unsuitable or unsafe.
We recognise the growing interest in such options, and we are actively reviewing potential alternatives. In addition, we are closely monitoring the progress of other councils who are currently conducting trials of these solutions, to better understand their effectiveness and impact.
Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund Allocation
Staffordshire County Council knows that some people do not have their own driveways or private parking. The council is working with partners and local councils to make a plan to get funding. This plan will help create easy-to-use charging points for electric cars across Staffordshire, including in rural areas and at local community charging hubs.
Other EV Charging Options
A growing option for charging at home is to use shared charging networks. These let people use someone else’s private charger, usually on a driveway or car park, for a small fee. This means no cables have to cross pavements. The council does not suggest any one service, but some examples are listed here:
Further information
Email: electricvehicles@staffordshire.gov.uk
Call our contact centre: 0300 111 8000