Residents without driveways are being offered the opportunity to participate in an innovative new method of charging their electric vehicle safely from home in East Lothian.
Already deployed in several London boroughs, it uses a unique ‘flat and flush’ charging system which is discreetly installed in the pavement.
The infrastructure is fitted and maintained by Scottish chargepoint operator Trojan Energy with EV owners able to connect to it through their own personal charging adaptor. Charging adaptors are provided at no cost when residents sign up.
With a simple subscription model, participants will be able to charge their EV at home energy rates, bringing savings and convenience to those without a driveway.
It is hoped this technology will complement East Lothian Council’s existing support for cable protectors, the ongoing trials of channels and gullies, and plans to support other cutting-edge ways to give EV motorists energy sovereignty and security.
Benefits of charging from home
Councillor John McMillan, Cabinet Spokesperson for Environment, Economic Development and Tourism, said: “As more people switch to electric vehicles, they are discovering the benefits of charging from home. Not only is it much cheaper than charging in public, but they can leave the house every day with a full battery and most people are unlikely to need to charge anywhere else, unless they are driving on the odd long journey.
“For people who don’t have a driveway or other convenient place to plug in near their house, there are a number of solutions coming forward which could allow them to enjoy these advantages too.”
Residents who would like to take part in the Trojan Home trial can register their interest at trojan.energy/trojanhome