Edinburgh no-driveway EV charger: £500 + gully route
No driveway in Edinburgh? You still qualify for the 2026 OZEV £500 grant via the On-Street Parking scheme, using a council-approved cross-pavement gully. Total project cost after grant: typically £1150-£2400.
Edinburgh no-driveway check
Full postcode (e.g. M1 1AA) or just the first part (e.g. M1) is fine.
Edinburgh council approval
Cross-pavement gully installs require a Highways Licence from your local authority.
City of Edinburgh Council
Unitary Authority
Edinburgh's tenement housing means most flat residents need shared/communal solutions. Council operates ChargePlace Scotland network.
Full City of Edinburgh Council grant guideGully providers for Edinburgh
Three UK providers. Council approval lists vary — always check yours first.
Kerbo Charge
£700-£1,000
~80% of UK councils approve
Gul-e
£600-£900
Strong in South East
Charge Gully
£800-£1,100
Newer, heavier-duty design
Edinburgh on-street FAQs
Can Edinburgh owner-occupiers without driveways get the £500 grant?
Yes. The 2026 OZEV On-Street Parking scheme covers Edinburgh homeowners (and renters) without off-street parking, provided you install a council-approved cross-pavement gully. £500 toward the charger; gully cost (£600-£1,200) is separate.
Does Edinburgh have ORCS infrastructure?
Yes — City of Edinburgh Council participates in the On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS). This is separate from your individual £500 OZEV grant. ORCS provides council-led lamppost charging and kerbside bollards; the OZEV grant funds your own private gully-installed charger.
How long does cross-pavement gully approval take in Edinburgh?
Typical Highways Licence decision timeline is 4-12 weeks in UK councils. Specifically in City of Edinburgh Council: Edinburgh's tenement housing means most flat residents need shared/communal solutions. Council operates ChargePlace Scotland network.
Total project cost in Edinburgh for on-street EV charging?
Three components: (1) Charger install £800-£1,600 (minus £500 grant if approved). (2) Cross-pavement gully £600-£1,200. (3) Council Highways Licence £150-£250. Realistic total after grant: £1,150-£2,400.