Housing Quality (HQN) Magazine: Empowering tenants without driveways to embrace EV ownership
As the UK accelerates its journey towards a low-carbon future, electric vehicles are becoming an integral part of the shift to sustainable transport. Yet, one significant barrier remains for many households – a lack of access to private driveways for convenient charging.
This issue disproportionately affects housing association and local authority tenants who often reside in properties without off-street parking, leaving them with limited options for EV ownership.
In the latest issue of Housing Quality Magazine from HQN, Gul-e Project Lead, Lewis Dixon, discusses how cross-pavement EV charging is set to revolutionise EV accessibility for these communities, offering a greener, more sustainable future. Read the article in full in Housing Quality Magazine.
Latest news
New £25 million cross-pavement EV charging initiative
Following yesterday's announcement, we’re thrilled to see the UK Government’s new £25 million initiative aimed at making at-home EV charging more accessible for households without driveways.
Suffolk Launches Innovative Gul-e On-Street EV Charging Trial to Power a Greener Future For Its Residents
Six new Gul-e cross-pavement charging units have been installed as part of Suffolk County Council's trial of cross pavement channels. This innovative solution enables EV owners without driveways to charge their vehicles from home without creating hazards or obstructing footpaths.
Reliable. Repeatable. Rigorous. Gul-e Nylon Brush Test
Between 2023 and 2024, Abingdon Verification Instruments (AVi) carried out a series of thorough tests for ODS as part of our groundbreaking Gul-e project. The result? Comprehensive reports packed with data analysis, high-quality imagery, and video documentation which have helped shape our maintenance planning and informed product warranty assumptions.
4.9/5.0
“The best thing about Gul-e is its simplicity. It really is so easy to use,
and was a big part of my decision to buy an EV.”
Mr Jesper Ekelund, Oxford