Already in use in several London boroughs, the system uses discreet charging points embedded in the pavement, installed and maintained by Scottish chargepoint operator Trojan Energy.
Councillor John McMillan, cabinet spokesperson for environment, economic development and tourism, said: “As more people switch to electric vehicles, they are discovering the benefits of charging from home.
“Not only is it much cheaper than charging in public, but they can leave the house every day with a full battery and most people are unlikely to need to charge anywhere else, unless they are driving on the odd long journey.
“For people who don’t have a driveway or other convenient place to plug in near their house, there are a number of solutions coming forward which could allow them to enjoy these advantages too.”
Residents can register their interest in the Trojan Home trial online.
EV owners can connect to the new system using a personal charging adaptor provided free of charge when they sign up.
The scheme uses a simple subscription model, enabling users to charge at home energy rates.
It is hoped that this technology will complement East Lothian Council’s existing support for cable protectors and the ongoing trials of channels and gullies.