The complete guide to EV charging without a driveway

The low-down:

For the 9 million UK households who don’t have a driveway, EV charging has long felt expensive and inconvenient. But that barrier is disappearing fast. Trojan Energy’s flat-and-flush, home-connected system makes EV charging without a driveway possible. You can enjoy the same low-cost, convenient charging that many driveway owners take for granted, without adding hazardous clutter to your street. If you’d like to access affordable Trojan Home charging where you live, register your interest to make it happen.

For too long, EV charging without a driveway has meant working around everyone else’s rules; queueing for hours to use expensive public chargers that don’t even always work. But the good news is that things are changing, and Trojan Home is now making affordable home-connected EV charging a reality for everyone.

Here’s how Trojan Home is transforming the EV charging experience for households without driveways…

Having a driveway has always been an unfair advantage when it comes to EV ownership. EV drivers with private driveways have had access to cheaper off-peak energy, guaranteed overnight charging, and the freedom to plug in at home without a second thought. 

But for everyone else, it’s a different story. They’ve had to map their routines around public chargers – hoping a space is free, paying higher rates, and dealing with the frustration of unreliable chargers. It’s time-consuming and expensive, and is the reason why millions of UK households struggle to make the switch to electric.

This driveway divide has shaped the EV landscape for years; but at Trojan Energy, we’re setting out to close that gap with a home-connected solution that’s built for real streets and real communities. Our low-cost, inclusive, and accessible charge points gives households without driveways the same charging freedom as those with them – more on that below.

Households without driveways do have several options when it comes to EV charging, but they’re not all equal. These options include:

• Public chargers are a useful backup, especially if you’re travelling for several hours. But they can’t be relied on as a daily charging method, due to the high cost and logistical headache of having to drive around and find an available charge point.
• Lamppost chargers can work in some areas, but they’re incredibly slow (often limited to 5kW or less) and aren’t always positioned near a usable parking space. And because there are so few chargers per street, they can’t meet the needs of growing EV ownership.
• Cable gullies and pavement cables create various safety and accessibility issues, causing trip hazards and making walkways difficult to navigate if you’re using a wheelchair or are visually impaired.
• Trojan Home is the only solution that brings true home-connected charging cost benefits to those without a driveway, whilst also meeting scalability and street-wide community infrastructure needs. Discover more about Trojan Home below.

We built Trojan Home for one purpose: to give households without driveways the charging experience they’ve been missing.

With Trojan Home, you don’t need to rely on public electricity networks. The system connects directly to your home electricity supply, meaning you:

• Use your own electricity tariff from your own provider
• Unlock off-peak, low-cost charging (from only 2.1p per mile on Octopus Go, for example)
• Save whether you drive a little or a lot (save up to £290 per year if you drive 6,000 miles, or £1,770 per year if you drive 16,000 miles)
• Charge whenever you like, even overnight, just as you would if you had a driveway

If the charge point outside your home isn’t free, don’t worry! You can simply connect to another Trojan Home point nearby, and still benefit from your own low-cost energy tariff.

Trojan Home is installed with full approval from your local council, ensuring that every installation meets strict safety and accessibility standards. When not in use, the socket sits completely flat-and-flush with the pavement, resulting in no clutter, trip hazards, or dedicated EV bays taking up valuable street parking space. With Trojan Home, your street stays open and accessible for everyone, just like it’s supposed to.

When you’re ready to charge, simply plug your personal adapter into your vehicle and it will draw electricity directly from your home’s supply. You don’t need to navigate complicated apps or rely on distant public chargers. This is on-street EV charging that’s designed to be easy to access on your own street.

Here’s how to bring Trojan Home into your area:

• Register your interest and answer a few simple questions to find out if you’re eligible
• If you’re not yet in an active council area, you’ll join our waiting list – once your council gives the green light, we’ll head straight to you and start installing
• If you are in an active council area, we’ll install one of our charge points free of charge right outside your front door in as little as 4-8 weeks

Standard installations don’t require any upfront or installation costs. You’ll receive lifetime charger warranty and maintenance, plus access to home energy rates across the entire Trojan network, for just £50 per month.

Contact us to discover more about Trojan Home and get ready to enjoy affordable, home-connected EV charging in just a matter of weeks!

Can Trojan Home be installed even if only one person on the street owns an EV?
Yes, Trojan Home can be installed even if only one person on the street owns an EV. Registering your interest will help your local council understand demand and begin the assessment process in your area. Once your area is approved, we can quickly install your charging point, even if you’re the first EV owner on your road.

Do I need a dedicated EV parking bay to use Trojan Home?
No, you don’t need dedicated EV parking bays to use Trojan Home. The flat-and-flush design removes the need for dedicated bays, helping to keep the street safe and clutter-free for everyone.

How do I charge my EV with Trojan Home?
Charging your EV with Trojan Home is incredibly simple. Just connect your personal adapter to your car and it will draw electricity directly from your home’s energy supply. You don’t need to navigate complicated apps or pre-pay for charging with Trojan Home.

Can I use off-peak energy tariffs with Trojan Home?
Yes, you can benefit from off-peak energy tariffs with Trojan Home. Our solution connects directly to your household electricity, meaning you can charge on your own energy tariff. This allows you to access the cheapest overnight and off-peak options, which is far more affordable than relying on public charging networks.