Written question asked by James Naish (Labour) on Friday, 29 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Friday, 5 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Electric Vehicles: Charging Points

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to introduce national (a) guidance and (b) standards for the use of cross-pavement charging solutions, including cable channels and cable covers, for electric vehicle charging.

Answer

In December 2024, the Government published national cross-pavement guidance to help local authorities understand what they need to consider for the roll-out of cross-pavement solutions.

There is no specific British standard produced for cross-pavement charging solutions, and the Government has no current plans for national standards for this technology. However, the 2024 guidance does outline relevant minimum standards for existing infrastructure, e.g. drainage, that are applicable to cross-pavement solutions.

The Government will continue to monitor what more can be done to support the uptake of cross-pavement solutions.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 4515
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Codes of practice Electric cables Electric vehicles Standards Pedestrian areas Charging points
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Electric Vehicles: Charging Points

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