Housing Quality 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 local authority guidance on cross-pavement EV charging solutions
The UK government has released new guidance to support local authorities in England in developing policies for cross-pavement electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. These solutions, such as Gul-e by ODS, enable residents without off-street parking to safely and conveniently charge their EVs at home by allowing charging cables to pass across or through pavements.
High costs of public EV charging: A barrier to disabled drivers
Public EV charging remains a significant hurdle for widespread electric vehicle adoption, especially for disabled drivers. Despite falling wholesale energy prices, the cost of using public rapid and ultra-rapid chargers is still steep.
Suffolk households encouraged to join new Gul-e trial
Suffolk County Council is partnering with Gul-e to trial our innovative cross-pavement EV charging solution for households without driveways. Local households without driveways are encouraged to apply to join the trial and be among the first to benefit from Gul-e's safe, easy and convenient solution.

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