Charging Your EV in a Stranger’s Driveway? Renting Chargers Might Be the Smartest Move Yet (EV Charger Rental)

As EV ownership grows, one challenge still holds many drivers back: charging access without a private driveway. But what if you could plug in down the road — for less than half the price of a public rapid charger?

That’s exactly what a growing number of UK drivers are doing, thanks to driveway EV charger rentals.

What Is Driveway Charging?

Homeowners with private EV chargers can now rent out their chargers using platforms like:

• JustCharge (by JustPark): book driveway chargers by the hour.

• Co Charger: connect with nearby hosts for regular charging access.

• Pod Point

These are user friendly, simple, app-based, and often self-service. No meet-and-greet needed. You just bring your own Type 2 charging cable, plug in, and pay per kWh or hour — usually at a fraction of public charging rates.

Real-World Savings

Let’s break down the numbers for a typical 40 kWh top-up:

Charging Method	Cost per kWh	Total Cost	Notes
Public Rapid Charger	£0.69–£0.85	£28–£34	Fast but expensive
Driveway Charging	£0.30–£0.40	£12–£16	Smart and affordable
Home (Octopus Go)	£0.075	£3.00	Cheapest – if you have off-street parking

With driveway charging, drivers can save over 50% per charge compared to forecourt prices — without the need to install a charger of their own.

Who’s It For?

• Urban drivers with no off-street parking

• Flat residents or renters

• Families with multiple EVs

• Commuters needing regular daytime top-ups or your have wondered away from home for a holiday.

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It’s also ideal for longer stays, overnight charging, or topping up while visiting a friend or working remotely.

What About Speed?

Most driveway chargers offer 7.2 kW AC charging — the UK standard for home setups.

That means:

• ~30 miles of range per hour of charge

• A 40 kWh top-up in 5–6 hours

• Ideal for overnight or routine daytime charging

It’s not rapid — but it’s more than enough for everyday driving needs, and far cheaper.

Can You Earn by Hosting?

Yes — homeowners with a charger and a spare parking space can earn £50–£200/month by listing it on JustCharge or Co Charger.

Combine that with an off-peak energy tariff like Octopus Go (7.5p/kWh) or Intelligent Octopus, and your profit margin grows. You're essentially selling energy back at 4–5x your cost, while helping fellow EV drivers access affordable charging.

Referral Deals and Incentives

Both platforms currently offer:

• Signup credits for new drivers and hosts

• Referral bonuses when friends start charging

• Simple setup, insurance cover, and full app control

(Check platform websites for the latest promotions.)

Why It Matters

At Gridlabs, we believe affordable EV charging should be accessible to everyone — not just those with a driveway. Driveway charger rentals are a powerful example of how community-based, low-carbon solutions can lower costs, reduce emissions, and make the EV transition more inclusive.

Ready to Try It?

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If you’ve got a charger at home — start earning while helping power your neighbourhood’s EV future by registering today!! JustCharge.

Gridlabs is here to support the transition to smarter, cleaner, and more cost-effective energy systems. Let’s build it — together, one charge at a time.