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Time to go electric? New government plans to make home charging easier
Here's how new Government initiative could make charging your car even easier.
Words by: Andrew Woodhouse
Published on 29 October 2025 | 0 min read
The UK Government has announced new plans to make charging electric cars at home easier and cheaper, especially for renters and those without driveways.
Under the proposals, drivers could soon install home chargers more easily, avoiding complicated planning rules and saving up to £250 in fees. The reforms would allow discreet cross-pavement charging gullies for those who park on the street, while new covered car parks will be required to include charge points. For many households, this could mean running an electric car for as little as 2p per mile (according to the Department for Transport), which works out at about £2.50 to drive from London to Birmingham.
Under the proposals, drivers could soon install home chargers more easily, avoiding complicated planning rules and saving up to £250 in fees. The reforms would allow discreet cross-pavement charging gullies for those who park on the street, while new covered car parks will be required to include charge points. For many households, this could mean running an electric car for as little as 2p per mile (according to the Department for Transport), which works out at about £2.50 to drive from London to Birmingham.
Why it matters
Until now, home charging has mostly been limited to homeowners with a private driveway.
These proposed changes would level the playing field for millions of renters and flat residents, giving them access to cheaper domestic electricity rates rather than relying solely on more expensive public chargers. The Government is also working with Ofgem to prevent unfair mark-ups on charging costs for tenants and to ensure faster, more reliable connections. Combined with the ongoing rollout of over 100,000 new public chargers and grants of up to £3,750 off new electric vehicles, there’s a clear and concentrated push to make switching to electric genuinely easier and more affordable.
These proposed changes would level the playing field for millions of renters and flat residents, giving them access to cheaper domestic electricity rates rather than relying solely on more expensive public chargers. The Government is also working with Ofgem to prevent unfair mark-ups on charging costs for tenants and to ensure faster, more reliable connections. Combined with the ongoing rollout of over 100,000 new public chargers and grants of up to £3,750 off new electric vehicles, there’s a clear and concentrated push to make switching to electric genuinely easier and more affordable.
Time to explore electric?
Some drivers still have questions about electric cars, from charging access to battery range and cost. But the picture is changing. Electric vehicle sales are up nearly a third this year, the UK now leads Europe’s market, and steady improvements like these are quietly removing the hurdles that once made going electric feel out of reach.
Related: Electric cars: Facts and figures. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to consider an electric car, this might be it. With lower running costs, growing charging networks, and new support for people without driveways, the switch is becoming simpler and smarter. The future of driving is electric and increasingly, it’s built for everyone. If it’s time for an electric car, start here – with everything you need to know about finding, charging and driving your electric car. Not sure where to start? Here’s an easy way to find the right electric car for you.
Related: Electric cars: Facts and figures. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to consider an electric car, this might be it. With lower running costs, growing charging networks, and new support for people without driveways, the switch is becoming simpler and smarter. The future of driving is electric and increasingly, it’s built for everyone. If it’s time for an electric car, start here – with everything you need to know about finding, charging and driving your electric car. Not sure where to start? Here’s an easy way to find the right electric car for you.