What is a cross-pavement EV charging channel?

nidirect describes channels that allow the charging cable to be placed into a protected route across the pavement and closed when not in use.

Installation requires the relevant street-works permissions and comes with costs beyond the charger itself.

It is aimed at households without private off-street parking where ordinary driveway charging is not possible.

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