The Exeter and Torbay electric vehicle cable channel trial (EV CCT) allows residents to apply for the free installation of a limited number of cross-pavement electric vehicle cable channels at properties in Exeter and Torbay.
The cable channels are for homeowners who do not have access to off-street parking. They are cut into the footway and allow for EV charging cables from your EV home charging point to safely reach your car. This short video shows how the cable channels work.
Please note that having an EV cable channel installed does not provide you with a designated parking space.
The trial will enable Devon County Council and Torbay Council to collect information that helps establish procedures and practices for the future provision of EV cable channels.
The trial does not include the purchase or installation of a charging unit at your home.
Joint and peer-to-peer applications
We are also keen to receive joint applications from neighbouring residents and from residents who may wish to trial peer-to-peer (P2P) charging.
P2P charging enables people to rent out their home EV charger to other EV drivers, for example, at times when they generally don’t use the charger themselves.
The charger owner is then able to generate some income from their charger whilst making it easier for other EV drivers to charge their vehicle.
Online platforms are available to facilitate P2P charging where owners can register their charger and EV drivers can find nearby chargers.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted using our online application form.
About the cable channels
The EV cable channels for the trial will be manufactured by Kerbo Charge. The cable channel will take a Type 2 cable up to 22mm in diameter. DCC and Torbay Council will cover the cost of installing an EV cable channel of up to 3m long.
The manufacturer provides a 10 year no quibble product guarantee. All EV cable channels will be installed by a Council-appointed contractor.
After the installation, the applicant is responsible for the upkeep (day to day maintenance to keep the channel in good working order and prevent any risks associated with the channel), but the Council (who will own the cable channel) is responsible for ongoing maintenance (managing the asset or repairs).