Charging at home rates without a driveway: how much can you save?

Across the UK, millions of EV owners are facing a common challenge: accessing the benefits of low-cost home charging when they don’t have a driveway. The only solution available to these drivers was to rely on public charging networks, which can be extremely expensive and inconvenient. But now, Trojan Home is changing all of that.

Our innovative on-street EV charging solution connects your vehicle directly to your household electricity supply, so you can enjoy home-rate charging from right outside your front door. Here’s how much you could save with Trojan Home. 

Did you know that public EV charging can cost up to ten times more per kWh than charging at home? The Zapmap September 2025 price index reveals that the average public slow/fast charging rate currently sits at 52p per kWh, with the cost jumping up to 76p per kWh for rapid/ultra rapid charging. Meanwhile, off-peak home electricity on specialist EV tariffs like Octopus Go can be as low as 7p per kWh. 

That means that powering up a 60 kWh battery (for example, the Tesla Model Y) could cost you as little as £4.20 for a full off-peak charge at home, or as much as £45.60 for a full rapid charge in a public setting. Over a whole year of regular charging (one full charge per week), those savings could reach a colossal £2,000, or even more if you’re using your EV for daily commuting. For example, for taxi drivers covering 30,000+ miles a year, switching to home-tariff charging could save you over £5,000 annually compared to relying on rapid public chargers.

We’ve looked at how the price per charge can make a big difference; but your annual mileage plays a huge role, too. With home-rate EV charging, you’ll make significant savings whether you drive a little or a lot. Here’s how the numbers stack up for different driving patterns*:
– Low mileage (6,000 miles annually) – save 28% (£290)
– Medium mileage (10,000 miles annually) – save 50% (£883)
– High mileage (16,000 miles annually) – save 65% (£1,770)

*Based on annual mileage of 6,000, 10,000, and 16,000 annual miles. Zapmap average slow/fast public charging rates. Including the cost of Trojan Home (£50/month).

Home-connected charging isn’t just cheaper; it’s also more predictable. Unlike public charging, where rates can fluctuate depending on the network and demand, home-rate charging lets you lock in lower prices with your energy provider and accurately budget for your charging costs.

Until recently, though, those savings were only available to EV drivers with private off-street parking. If you didn’t have a driveway and were forced to park on the road, you were effectively locked out of the most affordable way to power your EV. Enter Trojan Home…

Our innovative Trojan Home system is designed to bring affordable on-street EV charging to residents without driveways.

Each charger connects safely and legally to your home electricity supply, so you’re charged according to your own home electricity tariff – just like you would be with a traditional driveway charger. Simply plug in via a compact charging adaptor and take full advantage of cheaper overnight EV tariffs from your energy provider.

Trojan Home is also a smart system, meaning you can schedule charging during off-peak hours, track your usage, and manage your costs through your existing energy supplier. You can also benefit from any future reductions in energy tariffs or green energy discounts. This means you can enjoy exactly the same cost efficiencies as driveway owners, while also enjoying the convenience of charging overnight, ready for the morning commute.

All this could be yours for just £50 per month*. With a Trojan Home subscription, you’ll receive: 
– Chargepoint installation with no upfront cost
– All local authority communication and paperwork
– Lifetime charger warranty and maintenance
– Home energy rates across the Trojan network
– Price guaranteed for 3 years
– Customer support available on app, chat, phone, and email

*Some councils may charge a support and management fee which we will inform you of before you make any commitment.

So, are you ready to enjoy affordable on-street EV charging without a driveway? Register your interest and get priority access to Trojan Home with no commitment.