Big changes are coming for Bristol as the council plans to introduce more ev charging points

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Bristol is gearing up for a big change aimed at helping drivers make the switch to electric vehicles—but a new trial has already sparked concerns. The city council is planning to install charging gullies in pavements, allowing residents without driveways to charge their EVs from home.

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00:00Bristol is gearing up for a big change, aimed at helping drivers make the switch to electric vehicles.

00:06But a new trial has already sparked concerns.

00:10The City Council is planning to install charging gullies in pavements,

00:14allowing residents without driveways to charge their EVs from home.

00:18It's part of a wider push to make electric cars more accessible and affordable.

00:23Home charging can save drivers hundreds of pounds a year, compared to petrol or diesel cars.

00:29But there's one major problem.

00:31Even if a driver pays for a gully outside their house, there's no guarantee the space will be available.

00:38Anyone can park there, making the charger useless.

00:41And in a city filled with Victorian terraces and dense residential streets, parking is already competitive.

00:49Councillors approved the trial, but warned that residents in high-demand areas

00:54could find it nearly impossible to benefit from the scheme.

00:57Charging cables must run directly across the pavements.

01:02No trialling leads, stretching 20 yards up the road.

01:05So, if the spot isn't open, you can't charge.

01:09The gullies will be installed and owned by the council, paid for by the applicant,

01:14although the cost is still unclear.

01:17Priority will be given to disabled drivers, especially those with existing parking bays.

01:22The trial launches in January and will run for at least a year.

01:27In total, Bristol will need around 13,000 charges in the coming years to meet demand.

01:34Supporters say that private investment will be essential.

01:37Others worry that the rollout could create new tensions over parking in already cramped streets.

01:43All right.

01:47Stop checking experiments.

02:01So, let's see.

02:01We'll see you next time.

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