A town in Cornwall has become one of the first to install an electric vehicle charging cable channel through the pavement.

The Kerbo Charge channel, which recently featured on BBC's Dragons' Den, allows a charging cable to pass from a house to a car parked on the street.

This leaves the pavement surface clear and safe while the vehicle is charging.

Its installation in Wadebridge was the result of years of discussions with residents, Cornwall Council and the cable channel manufacturer Kerbo Charge.

Image: Marcus

Wadebridge resident Marcus  believes he is the first in the Duchy to have the channel installed at his home.

He previously relied on expensive public charge points to charge his electric vehicle or would leave a charging cable across the pavement, creating a potential hazard for pedestrians.

Marcus said: "This cable channel means I can now safely and conveniently charge my car at home.

"It will save a lot of money compared with filling up at public charge points.

"The guys did a lovely job installing it and I'm sure my neighbours will all want one now."

Image: Marcus He continued: "Electric vehicles should be for everyone, not just those lucky enough to have a house with a driveway.

"Everyone should be able to access the huge monthly savings that driving an EV offers.

"If electric cars are more accessible and affordable for all of us, the journey towards a cleaner, greener Cornwall will be quicker and much fairer.

"I hope that this new Council-approved home charging solution will enable more people to make the switch."

Image: Marcus

The installation of the cable channel opens up electric car ownership to thousands of households in Cornwall without off-road parking.

Cornwall Council is now accepting applications for cable channels from residents across the Duchy.

The project was made possible after successful pilot schemes in other parts of the country.

However, each county requires a new licensing procedure to be set up, involving the council, the installer, and the channel manufacturer.

The price of a Kerbo Charge starts from £649, including VAT and installation, after application of the new £350 Government grant. A ten-year warranty is included.

Residents can typically save £25 each time they charge at home off-peak compared to a public charger, meaning they break even after around 40 charges.

More information on charging EVs in Cornwall can be found on the Cornwall Council website.