EV charging · County Durham

EV charging points in Durham

Durham has 40 public charging locations with around 76 charge points. 7 offer rapid charging of 50kW or more.

Charging locations: 40
Charge points: 76
Rapid, 50kW+: 7
Listed as free: 5

Connector types

Type 257

CHAdeMO11

CCS10

BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp6

Tesla3

Charging networks

Charge Your Car13

POD Point9

MER7

InstaVolt Ltd4

BP Pulse3

The GeniePoint Network2

Zero Carbon World1

Tesla1

Every charging location

Fastest first. 1 to 40 of 40.

Instavolt Bishop Auckland

Rapid 120kWReported not working

A688, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9AE

Network: InstaVolt Ltd
Connectors: 2× CCS 120kW, 2× CHAdeMO 50kW
Cost: £0.75/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-06-06

Directions

Bannatyne Durham

Rapid 50kW

Eden Terrace, Belmont, Durham, DH1 2HJ

Network: InstaVolt Ltd
Connectors: 2× CHAdeMO 50kW, 2× CCS 50kW
Cost: £0.75/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-03-03

Directions

Belmont Park and Ride

Rapid 50kWReported not working

Carrville, Durham, DH1 1SR

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 1× Type 2 7kW, 1× CHAdeMO 50kW, 1× Type 2 22kW, 1× BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp 3kW
Cost: £1.00/session
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2019-08-08

Directions

Dryburn View

Rapid 50kW

3 Finchale Road, Durham, DH1 5JW

Network: InstaVolt Ltd
Connectors: 2× CHAdeMO 50kW, 2× CCS 50kW
Cost: £0.75/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-03-03

Directions

Lidl-Dur Pity Me

Rapid 50kW

Wheatlands Way, Durham, DH1 5FA

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 1× Type 2 22kW, 1× CCS 50kW, 1× CHAdeMO 50kW
Cost: £0.65/kWh
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2024-12-04

Directions

St Giles Filling Station

Rapid 50kW

Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1JA

Network: InstaVolt Ltd
Connectors: 2× CCS 50kW, 2× CHAdeMO 50kW
Cost: £0.75/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-03-03

Directions

MFG BP Dragonville

Rapid 50kW

Alma Place, Durham, DH1 2HN

Network: The GeniePoint Network
Connectors: 1× Type 2 43kW, 1× CHAdeMO 50kW, 1× CCS 50kW
Cost: Â£1.00 + Â£0.30/kWh
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2018-11-02

Directions

DCC Abbey Leisure Centre

Fast 22kW

Abbey Road- Pity Me, Durham, DH1 5DQ

Network: MER
Connectors: 2× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-05-04

Directions

DCC Belmont Park & Ride 2

Fast 22kW

Belmont Park & Ride, Durham, DH1 1SR

Network: MER
Connectors: 2× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-12-07

Directions

DCC Grange Villa Community Centre

Fast 22kW

Grange Villa Community Centre, Durham, DH2 3LN

Network: MER
Connectors: 2× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-12-07

Directions

DCC Horden Railway Station Car Park 1

Fast 22kW

Horden, Durham, SR8 4EA

Network: MER
Connectors: 2× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-12-07

Directions

DCC Nevilles Cross 2

Fast 22kW

Cross View Terrace, Neville’s Cross Complex, Darlington Rd, Durham, DH1 4JX

Network: MER
Connectors: 2× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-05-04

Directions

DCC Sidegate Car Park 1

Fast 22kW

Sidegate Car Park, Durham, DH1 5SY

Network: MER
Connectors: 2× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-05-04

Directions

Diggerland Durham

Fast 22kW

Diggerland, Durham, DH7 9TT

Network: Tesla
Connectors: 2× Tesla 22kW
Access: Private - For Staff, Visitors or Customers
Checked: 2018-10-03

Directions

Howlands Park and Ride

Fast 22kW

Howlands Park and Ride, Durham, DH1 3TQ

Network: BP Pulse
Connectors: 1× Type 2 7kW, 1× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-05-03

Directions

Radisson Blu Hotel Durham

Fast 22kW

Frankland Lane, Durham, DH1 5TA

Network: The GeniePoint Network
Connectors: 2× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-05-04

Directions

DCC Wharton Park 1

Fast 22kW

10 Princes Strett, Durham, DH1 4FJ

Network: MER
Connectors: 1× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-12-07

Directions

Radisson Blu Durham

Fast 16kW

Framwellgate Watersida, Durham, DH1 5TL

Network: Zero Carbon World
Connectors: 1× Tesla 16kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2014-07-08

Directions

Prince Bishops Shopping Centre

Slow 7kW

High Street, Durham, DH1 3UJ

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 6× Type 2 7kW
Cost: £0.40/kWh
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-12-09

Directions

Durham County Hall

Slow 7kW

Framwellgate Peth, Durham, DH1 5UQ

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 5× Type 2 7kW
Cost: £1.00/session;£10.00 overstay after 4 hours,£1.00/session
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2019-09-24

Directions

Durham County Council Depot. (Meadowfield)

Slow 7kW

St John's Road, Meadowfield, Durham, DH7 8XQ

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Cost: £1.00/session
Access: Private - For Staff, Visitors or Customers
Checked: 2019-08-08

Directions

SG Petch Nissan Durham

Slow 7kW

Broomside Park, Belmont Industrial Estate, Durham, DH1 1HP

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 1× Type 2 7kW
Cost: 1
Access: Private - For Staff, Visitors or Customers
Checked: 2020-01-20

Directions

Sniperly Park and Ride

Slow 7kW

Sniperly Park and Ride, Durham, DH1 5RA

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 3× Type 2 7kW, 1× BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp 3kW
Cost: £1.00/session
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2020-01-02

Directions

Arnison Shopping Park

Slow 7kWFree

Abbey Road, Pity Me, Durham, DH1 5GB

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Cost: Free
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2022-08-15

Directions

Banks Group LTD

Slow 7kWFree

Inkerman House, St. John's Road, Durham, DH7 8XL

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

Directions

Farrell House

Slow 7kWFree

Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 6NL

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Cost: Free
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-10-09

Directions

Sainsbury's Durham

Slow 7kW

Arnison Retail Centre, Durham, DH1 5GD

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

Directions

The Sands Car Park

Slow 7kW

The Sands Car Park, Durham, DH1 1SQ

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Cost: £1.00/session
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2020-06-02

Directions

Appleyard Motors Alma Place

Slow 7kW

Appleyard Motors Alma Place, Gilegate, Durham, DH1 2HN`

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 1× Type 2 7kW
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-05-04

Directions

College of St Hild and St Bede

Slow 7kW

College of St Hild and St Bede, Durham, DH1 1SZ

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 1× Type 2 7kW
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-05-04

Directions

County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue

Slow 7kW

Service HQ, Durham, DH1 1TW

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 1× Type 2 7kW
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-05-04

Directions

Durham County Council Offices

Slow 7kW

Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 6JQ

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

Directions

Durham County Hall

Slow 7kW

Framwellgate Peth, Durham, DH1 5UQ

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

Directions

Holly Wing

Slow 7kW

Mountjoy Centre, Durham, DH1 3UP

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 1× Type 2 7kW
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-05-04

Directions

Howlands Park and Ride

Slow 7kW

Howlands Park and Ride, Durham, DH1 3TQ

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 1× Type 2 7kW
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-05-04

Directions

Northern Counties Safety Group

Slow 7kWFree

Belmont Industrial Estate, Durham, DH1 1ST

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 1× Type 2 7kW
Cost: Free
Access: Private - For Staff, Visitors or Customers
Checked: 2023-10-09

Directions

Poplar Tree Garden Centre

Slow 7kW

Poplar Tree Garden Centre, Shincliffe Village, Durham, DH1 2NG

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 1× Type 2 7kW
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-05-04

Directions

Sainsbury's Supermarket

Slow 3kW

Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, Durham, Durham, DH1 5GD

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 2× BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp 3kW
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2025-03-10

Directions

Durham University New Engineering Building

Slow 3kWFree

Engineer Car Park, Durham University Science Site, Durham, DH1 3LE

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 1× BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp 3kW
Cost: Free
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2018-11-05

Directions

Salvus House

Slow 3kW

Salvus House, Durham, DH1 5TS

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 1× BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp 3kW
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-05-04

Directions

Charging near Durham

County Durham 3 mi Spennymoor 5 mi Houghton le Spring 6 mi Chester le Street 6 mi Chester-le-Street 6 mi Crook 8 mi Stanley 8 mi Stanley, County Durham 9 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 Durham?

There are 40 public charging locations in Durham with about 76 charge points between them, based on Open Charge Map data from 4 October 2026.

Are there rapid chargers in Durham?

Yes. 7 locations in Durham have rapid charging of 50kW or more. They're listed first on this page.

Is there free EV charging in Durham?

5 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 Durham?

Charge Your Car has the most, with 13 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.