Electric vehicle owners across Norfolk who do not possess driveways will have to pay just more than £50 for a license to lay cables over public sidewalks to charge their vehicles. Officers from Norfolk County Council will also need to conduct an inspection to ensure that the cable is secure and safe and that it does not obstruct those in wheelchairs or pushing pushchairs.
It comes as enthusiasm for electric vehicles develops. The council reports that it is receiving an increasing number of inquiries about charging electric cars at home, even though it presently lacks a policy.