How can I charge an electric vehicle without a driveway?

How would I charge an electric car when I don't have a driveway ? I like the idea of having an electric car as my commute is approx 12 miles per day, but I don't have a driveway to charge it from. What are my options ?

Paul Campbell (Irishtown)

Oct 2011 Filed under: electric cars

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Expert answer

Hi Paul,

Well one obvious answer, given the length of your commute would be to charge it in work during the week. Failing that, while the ESB will fit a box to the outside of your house, this would mean a lead being attached to your car from this and this of course could be open to vandalism. You will find that the number of on-street charging posts will dramatically increase over the next 12 months and there may be one near where you live with a special parking spot for an EV. 

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