Bradford Council expands cross-pavement EV charging trial using Kerbo Charge system

Bradford Council is rolling out cross-pavement EV charging channels outside homes without off-street parking, using the Kerbo Charge system to let residents charge from their domestic electricity supply. The pilot, approved by the council's Executive in August 2025, is initially targeting properties with reserved parking bays, including disabled persons' spaces. The scheme may be expanded further based on user feedback.

Why it matters: The trial demonstrates a scalable model for on-street residential charging in areas without driveways, a key barrier to EV adoption. Councils and charge point operators evaluating kerb-side solutions will watch Bradford's rollout for procurement and deployment lessons.