Startline Motor Finance has revealed that the UK Government’s initiative to introduce “charging gullies” for electric vehicles (EVs) has received support from around nine out of ten people (88%).
This initiative will allow electric car charging for residents in terraced houses, as per the findings from September’s Startline Used Car Tracker.
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The concept of charging gullies is designed to facilitate EV charging by allowing cables to run beneath pavements.
According to the survey, 62% of respondents believe that gullies will make it feasible for terraced house residents to own EVs while 37% said that these residents will benefit from more “cheaper” home charging options.
Furthermore, 31% of those surveyed recognise the simplicity and effectiveness of the gully solution, noting its ease of installation.
The survey revealed that 16% of respondents appreciate that it could prevent the hazard of cables being strewn across pavements.
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By GlobalDataDespite the overwhelming support, there are some concerns. The tracker has found that 6% of participants highlight the issue that residents often will not be able to park outside their homes directly to utilise gully charging.
In addition, 3% are wary of the potential disruption caused by installation, and 2% believe that the current £25m allocated by the government is insufficient for a nationwide impact.
Startline Motor Finance CEO Paul Burgess said: “Around a quarter of people in the UK live in terraced houses with no access to off-road parking and therefore nowhere to install an electric car charger. That makes it effectively impossible for them to give up their existing petrol and diesel cars without having to use expensive public chargers.
“Charging gullies are a simple and effective solution to this, and the £25m allocated by the government should go some way to helping people living in these homes to electrify in the future, being able to charge their cars using low-cost, domestic power.”
The Startline Used Car Tracker, compiled monthly by APD Global Research for Startline Motor Finance, is a source of insights within the motor industry.
The September edition involved questioning 301 consumers and 60 dealers.
The August Startline Used Car Tracker revealed that more than 90% of car dealers are optimistic about the used EV market reaching a critical juncture.
