If you get a cable gully installed at your home
Check these first
You can only charge your electric vehicle (EV) with:
A domestic or mode 3 or 4 EV chargepoint (EVCP). It needs to:
- Meet the BS61851-1 standard, rated up to 7.5kW.
- Have been installed by a qualified, registered electrician, to BS7671 standards.
A mode 3 or 4 EV supply equipment (EVSE) cable, with a diameter or 16mm or less.
You can only run your cable for 1.5 metres at most, along the edge of the kerb, to reach your vehicle’s charging socket.
How to use your chargepoint, cable and gully
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.
You always need to:
- Insert the charging cable and make sure it’s fully within the channel.
- If there’s a lid, make sure it’s flat and flush, before, during, and after you charge.
- Remove the cable from the channel when you’ve finished charging.
- Store the charging cable away from the road. Never leave it in the channel for longer than you need to charge.
- Check the channel often, to make sure it’s working well.
- Remove any debris in the bottom of the channel, like leaves or silt.
Let your local council know
Your local council will regularly check and maintain your gully, to keep it in good condition.
Check your chargepoint regularly and let them know if it gets damaged or stops working, or you spot any wear, rust or corrosion.
They might have their own rules about how you can and cannot use your gully and chargepoint.