If you get a cable mat cover for your home chargepoint
What you need to do
You need to complete these two steps before you can use your cable mat.
You’ll need to get permission from the council and send this to your chargepoint provider. You can do this in one of two ways:
- In writing: ask your council to write a letter or email, giving their permission
- A link to a web page: if there’s already clear permission on the council’s website about cable mats, you can send your chargepoint provider a link to this page
You’ll need to sign a declaration to agree you’ll use the cable mat in the way your council set out.
- Your chargepoint provider will send this declaration to you
- You will need to follow your council’s guidance in order for your cable to continue to be insured on your Scheme insurance.
You always need to:
- Make sure the charging cable is fully covered by the mat
- Make sure it’s flat and flush, before, during, and after you charge
- Remove the cable and mat from the pavement when you’ve finished charging
- Store the charging cable and mat away from the road
- Check the mat often, to make sure it’s in good condition
- Follow your council’s guidance on suitable mats
- Check you have the correct dimensions and colours
We’ll only cover cables that have been provided as part of your lease package or if you have purchased an extended cable directly through your Scheme chargepoint provider. If you have bought your own extended cable through a third party, this will not be covered by your Scheme insurance.
Your cable mat will not be covered by your Scheme insurance.
How to use your chargepoint, cable and cable mat
Check the whole length of the cable for splits or exposed wires. If you find a fault, do not charge or use your equipment.
Never use a three-pin charging cable. And never let your chargepoint or equipment:
- Cause an electrical hazard
- Be a danger to pedestrians. For example, never leave loops or twists in the cable
- Become a nuisance to others