Moray Council approves pavement groove policy for residential EV charging cables
By Eve
Moray Council in Scotland has adopted a policy allowing cable grooves to be cut into pavements, enabling residents without off-road parking to charge electric vehicles at home without creating trip hazards. Councillor Draeyk van der Horn, who proposed the motion in 2024, noted that around 30 per cent of Moray households lack off-road parking. Installation costs fall to homeowners or service providers, though the Scottish Government's Energy Savings Trust offers a cross pavement charging grant to support uptake.
Why it matters: The policy opens a regulated pathway for residential charge point installations in areas where roughly a third of homes have no driveway access, potentially expanding the addressable market for domestic charger suppliers and installers. Standardised kerb markings under review may also clarify site suitability and reduce conflicts over pavement space.