The Government is overhauling the rules for charging electric cars at home.

For many, one of the largest barriers to electric vehicle ownership is the lack of convenient infrastructure to charge them.

It’s a particular issue for owners without a driveway or off-street parking who must search for available lampposts or communal charging points, or navigate a whirlwind of red tape to install one on their premises.

However, under new plans, owners without a private driveway will no longer need planning permission to install a cross-pavement charging gullies.

Drivers could also be spared the prohibiting £250 application fee and have their cases fast-tracked, while a consultation for removing the requirement for planning permission is underway.

Charging points will also be required by law

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