Stoke-on-Trent is adding six more public electric vehicle charging sockets across three residential locations, with the latest installations aimed at drivers who do not have easy access to private off-street parking.
The new sockets were announced by Stoke-on-Trent City Council on Wednesday, 3 June 2026. Each site will have one 7kW charger with two sockets, and more charging points are due to be deployed during the summer.
New EV charging locations in Stoke-on-Trent
The latest public chargers are being installed at three car parks in different parts of the city:
| Location | Charging provision |
|---|---|
| Hawes Street off-street car park, Tunstall | One 7kW charger, two sockets |
| Clarence Street car park, Fenton | One 7kW charger, two sockets |
| Stoke Old Road community car park, Hartshill | One 7kW charger, two sockets |
The rollout is focused on residential areas where EV drivers may not have a driveway, garage or dedicated private parking space. That makes public charging points and safe home-charging alternatives more relevant for terraced streets and older neighbourhood layouts.
Six new sockets, with more planned this summer
The three chargers will provide six public charging sockets in total. A 7kW charger is typically used for longer-stay charging rather than rapid top-ups, making car parks and residential settings a practical fit for overnight or extended parking.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council said further public charging points are scheduled for deployment throughout summer 2026. Residents can also suggest locations for future public charging infrastructure, including on-street sites and public car parks, by emailing the council’s EV Team at [email protected].
The city’s work sits within the wider move toward new mobility infrastructure, as councils prepare for more electric cars, vans and buses on local roads.
Cross-pavement charging for homes without parking
Alongside public chargers, the council is expanding cross-pavement charging facilities for households that cannot charge from a private driveway.
So far, 27 “charge at home” devices have been fitted outside residential properties used by EV drivers without private off-street parking. A further 59 applications have already been approved for installation.
The council is using £525,080 from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles to deliver up to 400 cross-pavement charging solutions. These are gullies installed across pavements, allowing residents to charge from their homes without trailing cables across walkways or obstructing pedestrians.
That funding is separate from a £2.4 million Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure package awarded to Stoke-on-Trent earlier in 2026, which is intended to support accessible public charging in areas with limited private parking.
Who can ask for a charging gully
Residents who want to find out more about cross-pavement charging gullies, or start an application, can contact the council’s EV Team at [email protected].
Councillor Finlay Gordon-McCusker, cabinet member for transport, infrastructure and regeneration, said the investment is intended to make charging more accessible for residents who do not have a driveway or private parking.
He said Stoke-on-Trent needs infrastructure in place so local residents can benefit from lower running costs and changes in transport technology, alongside the city’s support for a new fleet of electric buses.
Source: Stoke-on-Trent City Council
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This article is based on the Stoke-on-Trent City Council notice published on 3 June 2026.
- Matched the three listed charger locations against the council notice.
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- Separated the £525,080 cross-pavement funding from the £2.4 million LEVI funding package.
- Included the council email address for applications and location suggestions.
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- 2026-06-03 21:45
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