Ev charge cable over public path

[fishfinder125]

Hi can I charge my car at home I’ve had a charger installed I have the correct protection mat to put over my cable that will cross public pavement due to I have no driveway

 

[siteguru]

This question has been asked a few times ... the answer is: it depends on your local council. They may allow it under certain circumstances (e.g. using a hi-vis cover such as what you've shown, or by installing a cable gulley), or they may not allow it at all. Only you can know by contacting them.

 

[slmorgan42]

And how much your neighbours like you. My council ignores people doing this but in our street we have ASB issue with one guy who complains to the council about everything.

 

[Everest]

Might be a good idea to check with your home insurance company too; i.e. with regard to your home-owners liability cover should someone (e.g. a blind person) have an accident?

 

[salty]

To be on the safe side, as said check with the Council. If they say it's ok, then that set up, you've got, is fine. Unfortunately you can't do owt, about arsehole neighbours moaning.

Or alternatively, just do it, coz personally, to me that looks fine. I've seen I few of them, and you'd have to be a dozy Git, to trip over that.

It's up to you.

 

[Everest]

On closer inspection, looks like it can be bolted into the pavement - that should reduce any tripping hazard.

Also, just saw this guidance note...

Cross-pavement solutions for charging electric vehicles

www.gov.uk

 

[OriginalBigAl]

On closer inspection, looks like it can be bolted into the pavement - that should reduce any tripping hazard.

Also, just saw this guidance note...

Cross-pavement solutions for charging electric vehicles

www.gov.uk

The problem with that is it is fixed in a position with the cable in place, with the plug permanently exposed at the roads edge, and it requires that you are able to park in exactly the same position each time.

 

[maskull]

My local authority won't allow it

 

[Bam Bam]

My local authority won't allow it

Time to elect different councillors methinks!

Local elections coming up in a few days.

Don't suppose there are any hustings or anything still to run?

 

[Everest]

My local authority won't allow it

Not surprised. I'd imagine it would be a can-of-worms, liability wise.

 

[Bam Bam]

My local authority won't allow it

Actually I guess it is very hilly where you are so that complicates things a bit.

Any chance of lamppost or other on-street chargers though?

 

[maskull]

Actually I guess it is very hilly where you are so that complicates things a bit.

Any chance of lamppost or other on-street chargers

Flatter than a Dutch Tulip field in my part of the valley.Not so much elsewhere

 

[MG Clive]

I know there will be more expense involved, but would a Chargearm work for you @fishfinder125 ?

 

[salty]

The problem with that is it is fixed in a position with the cable in place, with the plug permanently exposed at the roads edge, and it requires that you are able to park in exactly the same position each time.

Can't argue with that. It is doable, but certainly not ideal.

 

[Everest]

I know there will be more expense involved, but would a Chargearm work for you @fishfinder125 ?

Cool - and you get to hang the hoodie cycling on the pavement at the same time

 

[salty]

Cool - and you get to hang the hoodie cycling on the pavement at the same time

They'd have to be bloody tall, on a Penny Farthing.