After the success of our campaign via social media in January which invited residents to join us in trialling on-street charging solutions, using funding from Welsh Government, a number of potential electric vehicle charging solutions were identified for trial. The initial products being trialled are gully channel products which enable residents to have home charging points without the worry of trailing cables along the pavement or road. These channels conceal the charging cable and enable the resident to charge their vehicle in a safe and easy to access way.
The first ‘Kerbo’ Charge gully was installed by the Highways Team on 10th July 2024 at Waunlwyd, Ebbw Vale. This is the first installation of this type in Wales. Further trial installations will occur once residents have received all necessary approvals and licence.
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| Some of the resident who are participating in the on street electrical vehicle charging trial. You can see the gully channel safely positioned into the pavement. | |
There is another gully channel option that will be trialled by a number of those participating in our trial and Council Officers are continuing to explore further on street charging solutions, focusing on helping residents who are not eligible for this trial or need alternative solutions. Further funding is available this financial year to undertake feasibility studies of more solutions on the market and their suitability for our area.
If you would like further information on the trial or would be interested in joining our trial in the future, please email: EVcharging@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk