EV charging
Find EV charging points across the UK
Search 27,622 public charging locations in 1,140 towns and cities, with charging speeds, connector types, networks and directions.
- Charging locations
- 27,622
- Charge points
- 57,366
- Rapid, 50kW+
- 4,557
- Listed as free
- 2,512
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Charging guides
All guidesEV connector types explained
Type 2, CCS, CHAdeMO and 3-pin: which plug your car uses and where you'll find it.
Guide, UK,Slow, fast, rapid and ultra-rapid charging: what the kW numbers mean
How charging speed is measured, and roughly how long a charge takes at each speed.
Guide, UK,How to pay for public EV charging
Contactless, apps, RFID cards and pence per kWh: how paying for public charging works in the UK.
Guide, UK,Home vs public charging: how to work out the cost
A simple way to compare what a charge costs at home and on the road.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find EV chargers near me?
Type your town, city or postcode in the search box, or press Near me to use your location. We list the nearest of 27,622 public charging locations with their speed, connectors and network.
What's the difference between fast and rapid charging?
Fast chargers deliver 8kW to 49kW of AC power and usually take a few hours. Rapid chargers deliver 50kW or more of DC power and can add most of a charge in under an hour. Ultra-rapid chargers are 150kW and up.
How often is the charger map updated?
Every week, from Open Charge Map. Availability changes by the minute, so check the operator's app before you rely on a charger.
How much does public charging cost?
It varies by network and speed: rapid charging usually costs much more per kWh than charging at home. Use the EV charging cost calculator to compare.
Charging data from Open Charge Map, its contributors and data providers, mostly under CC BY 4.0. Last refreshed 4 October 2026. Availability and prices change, so check the operator's app before you set off. Spotted a mistake? Correct it on Open Charge Map and it'll show here after the next weekly refresh.