What is kerbside and lamppost charging - and how does it work?

Kerbside and lamppost charging allow EV drivers without driveways to charge near home using on-street infrastructure like streetlights and dedicated bays.

Kerbside and lamppost charging are what make electric cars work without a driveway.

If you’re new to EVs, this is the bit that changes everything.

Want the full picture first? Read Can you run an EV without a driveway?

Kerbside chargers are installed along residential streets.

They let you:

• Park as normal
• Plug in nearby
• Charge overnight

Simple as that.

Lamppost charging builds chargers into existing streetlights.

That means:

• No extra clutter
• More coverage in urban areas
• Charging where people already park

You:

• Park near a charger
• Plug in
• Leave your car
• No waiting
• No queues

For years, EVs were tied to driveways.

Now, charging is moving into everyday streets.

That’s what opens EVs up to:

• terraces
• flats
• city living

The UK now has tens of thousands of public chargers, with strong growth in on-street networks.

And it’s expanding fast.

Want to understand how to actually use these chargers day to day? Read How to charge an EV without a driveway.

Ready to see how this works for you? See how No Driveway No Problem could work for you.

EVs are for everyone - not just people with off street parking. 

Intelligent EV is a personal leasing scheme that offers everything you need to drive electric - a selection of the latest cars, dedicated customer support, and servicing/maintenance packages included in the lease. 

With No Driveway No Problem, you can get 50% off kerbside charging when using Ubitricity or Connected Kerb chargers or, either £800 or £400 Electroverse charging credit, depending on whether you take out a new or approved used car lease. See how No Driveway No Problem could work for you.

We also offer 10% off public charging via our Electroverse app. You don’t have to have a driveway to save money on charging!