EV charging · Bedfordshire

EV charging points in Bedford

Bedford has 41 public charging locations with around 111 charge points. 9 offer rapid charging of 50kW or more.

Charging locations: 41
Charge points: 111
Rapid, 50kW+: 9
Listed as free: 6

Connector types

Type 2104

CCS10

CHAdeMO8

BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp4

Tesla1

Type 11

Charging networks

BP Pulse14

POD Point11

Unknown network5

Nissan UK Dealer Network2

Roam Charging2

InstaVolt Ltd1

Connected Kerb1

Plug N Go Ltd1

Every charging location

Fastest first. 1 to 40 of 41.

McDonalds

Ultra-rapid 150kW

Fairhill, Harpur, Bedford, MK41 7FY

Network: InstaVolt Ltd
Connectors: 2× CCS 150kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-12-15

Directions

BP

Ultra-rapid 150kW

Newnham Avenue, Castle, Bedford, MK40 3UQ

Network: BP Pulse
Connectors: 1× CCS 150kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-12-15

Directions

Waitrose Car Park

Rapid 120kW

Goldington Road, Newnham, Bedford, MK41 0GX

Network: Shell Recharge Solutions
Connectors: 1× CCS 120kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-07-18

Directions

Starbucks St Johns Retail Park

Rapid 60kW

Starbucks St Johns Retail Park, Bedford, MK42 0DJ

Network: Osprey Charging
Connectors: 3× CCS 60kW, 3× CHAdeMO 50kW
Cost: £0.79/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2024-06-27

Directions

Cranfield University

Rapid 50kW

Central avenue, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0AL

Network: BP Pulse
Connectors: 1× CHAdeMO 50kW, 1× Type 2 43kW, 1× Type 2 50kW
Cost: £0.79/kWh; other tariffs available
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2024-08-27

Directions

Elms BMW, Bedford

Rapid 50kW

Clifton Parc, Caxton Road, Bedford, MK41 0GL

Network: BP Pulse
Connectors: 1× CHAdeMO 50kW, 1× CCS 50kW, 1× Type 2 43kW
Cost: £0.79/kWh; other tariffs available
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-08-23

Directions

Glyn Hopkin Nissan

Rapid 50kWFree

Woburn Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QN

Network: Nissan UK Dealer Network
Connectors: 1× CHAdeMO 50kW
Cost: Free
Access: Public - Notice Required
Checked: 2020-01-09

Directions

Morrisons Bedford

Rapid 50kW

Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JP

Network: The GeniePoint Network
Connectors: 1× Type 2 43kW, 1× CHAdeMO 50kW, 1× CCS 50kW
Cost: £1.00 + £0.30 / kWh. £10.00 overstay fee after 95 mins, then £10.00 every subsequent 95 mins
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2019-10-21

Directions

Toby Carvery Goldington

Rapid 50kW

403 Goldington Road, Bedford, MK41 0DS

Network: BP Pulse
Connectors: 1× CCS 50kW, 1× CHAdeMO 50kW, 1× Type 2 43kW
Cost: £0.79/kWh; other tariffs available
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-08-23

Directions

EVC Colworth Science Park - Car Park 2

Fast 22kW

Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44 1LQ

Network: Roam Charging
Connectors: 4× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2024-02-14

Directions

EVC Colworth Science Park - Car Park 3

Fast 22kW

Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44 1LQ

Network: Roam Charging
Connectors: 4× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2024-02-14

Directions

Foster Hill Road Car Park

Fast 22kW

Foster Hill Road, Bedford, MK41 2TB

Network: BP Pulse
Connectors: 1× Type 2 7kW, 1× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-05-04

Directions

SDC Builders LTD

Fast 22kWFree

Limegrove House, Caxton Road, Bedford, MK41 0QQ

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 2× Type 2 22kW
Cost: Free
Access: Private - For Staff, Visitors or Customers
Checked: 2023-10-09

Directions

Tesco Extra-Bedford

Fast 22kW

Cardington RD, Bedford, MK42 0BG

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 2× Type 2 22kW
Cost: £0.49/kWh
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-04-10

Directions

The Barns Hotel

Fast 22kW

Cardington Road, Bedford, MK44 3SA

Network: Tesla
Connectors: 1× Tesla 22kW
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2018-10-03

Directions

Russell Avenue

Slow 7kW

Russell Avenue, Bedford

Network: Not listed
Connectors: 10× Type 2 7kW
Cost: £0.24/kWh
Access: Public
Checked: 2021-05-04

Directions

Center Parcs-Woburn Forest (for Center Parcs Guests Only)

Slow 7kW

Millbrook, Bedford, MK45 2HZ

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 7× Type 2 7kW
Cost: £0.49/kWh
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2024-08-19

Directions

Brewpoint

Slow 7kW

Cut Throat Lane, Bedford, MK41 7FY

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 9× Type 2 7kW
Cost: £0.45/kWh
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2025-03-05

Directions

Oaklands Road

Slow 7kW

Oaklands Road, Bedford, MK40 2PH

Network: Not listed
Connectors: 6× Type 2 7kW
Cost: 24p/kWh
Access: Public
Checked: 2021-05-04

Directions

Victoria Road

Slow 7kW

Victoria Road, Bedford, MK42 9DR

Network: Not listed
Connectors: 6× Type 2 7kW
Cost: £0.24/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2021-05-04

Directions

Ashburnham Road Car Park/ Train Station

Slow 7kW

Ashburnham Road, Bedford, MK40 1DQ

Network: BP Pulse
Connectors: 4× Type 2 7kW
Cost: Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2019-03-06

Directions

Cutcliffe Grove

Slow 7kWReported not working

Cutcliffe Grove, Bedford, MK40 2AZ

Network: Not listed
Connectors: 4× Type 2 7kW
Cost: 24p/kWh
Access: Public
Checked: 2021-05-04

Directions

Park Road West

Slow 7kW

Park Road West, Bedford, MK41 7SB

Network: Not listed
Connectors: 4× Type 2 7kW
Cost: 24p/kWh
Access: Public
Checked: 2021-05-04

Directions

Tesco Superstore-Bedford Riverfield Drive

Slow 7kW

Riverfield Drive, Bedford, MK41 0SE

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 4× Type 2 7kW
Cost: £0.44/kWh
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-04-03

Directions

Bedford Campus

Slow 7kWFree

Polhill Avenue, De Parys, Bedford, MK41 9EA

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Cost: Free
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2019-04-30

Directions

De Parys Avenue

Slow 7kW

De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TX

Network: BP Pulse
Connectors: 1× BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp 3kW, 2× Type 2 7kW, 1× Type 2 4kW
Cost: £0.59/kWh; other tariffs available
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-04-03

Directions

Maulden

Slow 7kW

Maulden Rise, Bedford, MK45 2AA

Network: Plug N Go Ltd
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-05-05

Directions

Millbrook Proving Ground

Slow 7kW

Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedford, MK45 2JL

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2025-03-10

Directions

Motorvogue Bedford-Hyundai

Slow 7kW

Unit 4 & 5 Riley Way, Bedford, MK42 7GB

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Cost: 1
Access: Private - For Staff, Visitors or Customers
Checked: 2024-11-21

Directions

Nissan Leaf Launch Event-Millbrook

Slow 7kWFree

Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedford, MK45 2JQ

Network: Nissan UK Dealer Network
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Cost: Free
Access: Private - For Staff, Visitors or Customers
Checked: 2022-08-15

Directions

Paragon Electronic Components LTD-Kempston

Slow 7kWFree

Wolseley Road, Bedford, MK42 7UP

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Cost: Free
Access: Private - For Staff, Visitors or Customers
Checked: 2023-10-09

Directions

Recreation Rise

Slow 7kW

Recreation Rise, Bedford, MK45 4JG

Network: BP Pulse
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-05-03

Directions

Shuttleworth College

Slow 7kW

Shuttleworth Business Centre, Old Warden Park, Bedford, SG18 9DX

Network: BP Pulse
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Cost: Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2019-03-09

Directions

St Peters Car Park

Slow 7kW

Goldington Road, Bedford, MK40 2PR

Network: BP Pulse
Connectors: 1× BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp 3kW, 1× Type 2 7kW, 1× Type 2 4kW
Cost: Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2019-03-30

Directions

St. John's Street Car Park

Slow 7kWReported not working

St. John's Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8EP

Network: BP Pulse
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Cost: Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2021-03-22

Directions

The Brache

Slow 7kW

The Brache, Bedford, MK45 2DZ

Network: BP Pulse
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-05-03

Directions

Wyboston Lakes Leisure Club

Slow 7kW

Great North Road, Bedford, MK44 3AL

Network: BP Pulse
Connectors: 1× BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp 3kW, 1× Type 2 7kW
Cost: Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2019-03-08

Directions

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Slow 7kW

Kempston Road, Cauldwell, Bedford, MK42 9DJ

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Cost: £1.40 per hour for 3 hours then £2.80 per hour
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2021-04-28

Directions

Cutcliffe Grove 1

Slow 7kW

Cutcliffe Grove, Bedford, MK40 4DA

Network: Connected Kerb
Connectors: 1× Type 2 7kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-05-04

Directions

Borough Hall, Caudwell Street

Slow 4kW

Caudwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP

Network: BP Pulse
Connectors: 1× BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp 3kW, 2× Type 2 4kW
Cost: £0.59/kWh; other tariffs available
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-04-03

Directions

Charging near Bedford

Shefford 8 mi Biggleswade 9 mi Hatfield 9 mi Olney 10 mi Newport Pagnell 12 mi Church Street 12 mi Toddington, Central Bedfordshire 12 mi Rushden 13 mi

Running costs

See what a full charge costs at home and on a rapid charger with the EV charging cost calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging points are there in Bedford?

There are 41 public charging locations in Bedford with about 111 charge points between them, based on Open Charge Map data from 4 October 2026.

Are there rapid chargers in Bedford?

Yes. 9 locations in Bedford have rapid charging of 50kW or more, including 2 ultra-rapid (150kW+). They're listed first on this page.

Is there free EV charging in Bedford?

6 locations are listed as free to use. Free charging often needs a customer visit or a parking ticket, so check the details first.

Which charging network has the most locations in Bedford?

BP Pulse has the most, with 14 locations.

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.