Latest news and updates from Gul-e

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.

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 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.

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 local authority housing communities, offering a greener, more sustainable future.

At Gul-e by ODS, we don’t just offer an electric vehicle (EV) charging solution; we are driven by a deeper mission - to make a meaningful, lasting impact in the communities we serve. Our approach goes beyond profits, putting people and public services at the heart of what we do. Every penny of profit generated by Gul-e is reinvested into local public services, ensuring that our work benefits not just a select few, but entire communities.

When comparing Gul-e to other solutions, several key distinctions emerge. Let’s explore the difference. 

This month, the dynamic Gul-e team is gearing up to hit the road once again, bringing our groundbreaking cross-pavement EV charging solution to the forefront at the UK's premier event for highways professionals - Highways UK!

Come and meet the Gul-e team at the LGA Conference & Exhibition in Harrogate later this month. Discover how you can enable households in your Local Authority without driveways to more easily switch to driving electric! The team's calendar is now open for this event, and they are ready for you to book a time to discuss how Gul-e can support your Local Authority's efforts in achieving its sustainability targets.

As electric vehicle (EV) adoption grows, one of the biggest hurdles for many households is the lack of convenient, at-home charging, especially for those without driveways. Around 25% of UK households don’t have access to off-street parking, making charging options limited and often expensive. Enter Gul-e, an innovative and robust cross-pavement EV charging solution designed specifically to tackle this challenge.

We are thrilled to announce that Maria Warner, Social Value and Sustainability Lead at ODS, will be representing Gul-e at Everything Electric South in Farnborough on October 13. Maria will be bringing her passion and expertise in cross-pavement EV charging solutions, a game-changer for households without driveways, to this exciting event.

You might have noticed more electric taxis, and electric buses. If you're really attentive you might have noticed more EV charge points on the roads, or even the very large one up at Redbridge.

For many EV owners, home charging is not only a more convenient and cost-effective option, but also a key enabler of a broader transition to sustainable energy. This is where innovative solutions like Gul-e come into play, offering a practical approach for residents without driveways to enjoy the benefits of home charging.

Catch up on the recent discussion between Gul-e's Project Lead, Lewis Dixon, and Gary Comerford for The Pavement Charging episode on The EV Musings Podcast. 

The Gul-e project was driven by the need to support the predicted rapid uptake of electric vehicles (EVs). Its innovative cross-pavement solution allows residents to safely charge their EV on the street outside their home, using their own power supply, and without causing a trip hazard.

The Gul-e cable gully in the trial provides a discrete underground channel for charging cables to run from homes to roadside parking spots. This avoids trailing cables that could cause public trip hazards.

Back in 2019 Oxford City Council trialled 5 different charging solutions for residents without access to off-street parking, including cable gulleys. The trial found that whilst there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution for on-street charging, a home charger and simple cable gully solution was the cheapest, most highly utilised solution, as well as the one least likely to elicit complaints from neighbours. The success of these trials led Oxford City Council's trading company, ODS, to develop a product called Gul-e. Anyone interested can register interest on their website.

The system has been developed by ODS, Oxford City Council’s local authority trading company. Central Bedfordshire, Cherwell District and the London Borough of Bromley all have trials of the Gul-e solution underway with several others due to start shortly. Oxfordshire have completed their trials and are now setting up the processes to allow a general roll-out, aiming to start in early 2024.