Bolton at Home Denies Charging Point for Hybrid Car Due to Lack of Driveway

Are you considering purchasing an electric or hybrid vehicle? If so, you may want to think about the logistics of charging it at home.

Mark Nuttall, a Bolton resident, recently ran into some unexpected obstacles when trying to set up a charging point for his hybrid car. Despite his best efforts, he was told by Bolton at Home that he couldn’t have a charging point at his home on Kestrel Avenue due to not having a driveway. This left him feeling frustrated and unsure of how to proceed.

It’s a situation that highlights the challenges many people face when trying to embrace eco-friendly transportation options. While Bolton Council has been making efforts to encourage electric vehicles by investing in charging points across the borough, there are still barriers that need to be overcome, especially for residents living in traditional terrace housing without off-street parking.

Fortunately, there are emerging solutions that may help alleviate some of these challenges. Companies like Kerbo Charge are offering innovative services that allow motorists to run a cable to their car without obstructing the pavement. And Bolton Council has even announced that they will waive fees for residents looking to charge electric vehicles at home, at least for a temporary trial basis.

While there may be hurdles to overcome, it’s clear that the demand for electric vehicles is on the rise. As more and more people look to reduce their carbon footprint and embrace sustainable transportation options, it’s important for local authorities and housing providers to find ways to support these initiatives.

In the case of Mark Nuttall, he’s now considering replacing his back garden with a driveway in order to continue using his hybrid car. It’s a costly solution, but one that he feels is necessary in order to keep driving his eco-friendly vehicle.

As the infrastructure for electric vehicles continues to develop, we can only hope that more solutions will become available to make it easier for residents like Mark to charge their cars at home. In the meantime, it’s important for individuals and communities to continue advocating for sustainable transportation options and pushing for solutions that make it easier for everyone to embrace a greener way of getting around.