EV charging · Kent

EV charging points in Folkestone

Folkestone has 20 public charging locations with around 51 charge points. 7 offer rapid charging of 50kW or more.

Charging locations: 20
Charge points: 51
Rapid, 50kW+: 7
Listed as free: 0

Connector types

CCS41

Type 229

NACS / Tesla Supercharger8

CHAdeMO6

Charging networks

Connected Kerb10

Tesla2

InstaVolt Ltd1

Smart Charge by Sainsbury's1

Chargemaster1

Pogo Charge1

Roam Charging1

MFG EV Power1

Every charging location

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Tesla Supercharger Folkestone

Ultra-rapid 250kW

Cheriton High Street, Cheriton, Folkestone, CT19 4FR

Network: Tesla
Connectors: 12× CCS 250kW
Cost: £0.65/kWh; Idle £1.00/min; other tariffs available
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2026-04-10

Directions

EuroTunnel

Ultra-rapid 210kW

Ashford Road, Folkestone, CT18 8AP

Network: Engie
Connectors: 1× CHAdeMO 60kW, 1× CCS 90kW, 1× Type 2 22kW, 7× CCS 210kW, 1× CHAdeMO 90kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2026-02-26

Directions

Folkestone - Eurotunnel Terminal Supercharger

Ultra-rapid 150kW

Eurotunnel Terminal, Folkestone, CT18 8XX

Network: Tesla
Connectors: 8× NACS / Tesla Supercharger 150kW, 8× CCS 150kW
Cost: £0.61/kWh. £0.30/min idle fee;other tariffs available
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-06-27

Directions

Sainsbury's West Park

Ultra-rapid 150kW

Park Farm Road, Park Farm, Folkestone, CT19 5JA

Network: Smart Charge by Sainsbury's
Connectors: 1× CHAdeMO 50kW, 9× CCS 150kW
Cost: £0.75/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2026-04-10

Directions

Bannatyne Health Club & Spa - Folkestone

Rapid 50kW

Shearway Road, Folkestone, CT19 4RH

Network: InstaVolt Ltd
Connectors: 2× CHAdeMO 50kW, 2× CCS 50kW
Cost: £0.85/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2024-03-30

Directions

West Cliff Gardens

Rapid 50kW

West Cliff Gardens, Foord, Folkestone, CT20 1SA

Network: Pogo Charge
Connectors: 1× CCS 50kW, 1× CHAdeMO 50kW, 1× Type 2 22kW
Cost: DC: £0.79/kWh; AC: £0.56/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2024-03-08

Directions

Shell MGF Folkestone

Rapid 50kW

336 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT19 4DP

Network: MFG EV Power
Connectors: 1× CCS 50kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2026-04-10

Directions

Best Western Plus Burlington Hotel

Fast 22kW

3-5 Earls Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2HR

Network: Roam Charging
Connectors: 1× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-11-22

Directions

Civic Center Visitors Car Park 1

Fast 22kW

Civic Center Visitors Car Park 1, Folkestone, CT20 2QY

Network: Connected Kerb
Connectors: 2× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-02-13

Directions

Shellons Street Car Park

Fast 22kW

Street Eanswythe Way, Folkestone, CT20 1BP

Network: Chargemaster
Connectors: 2× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2020-12-30

Directions

Tram Road 3

Fast 22kW

20 Harbour Way, Folkestone, CT20 1NF

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

Directions

Tesco Superstore-Folkestone

Slow 7kW

Cheriton High Street, Folkestone, CT19 4QJ

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 4× Type 2 7kW
Cost: £0.44/kWh
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-04-06

Directions

Broomfield Road Car Park 1

Slow 7kW

Broomfield Road Car Park 1, Folkestone, CT19 4DH

Network: Connected Kerb
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-02-13

Directions

Castle Road Car Park 1, Sandgate

Slow 7kW

Castle Road Car Park 1, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3AQ

Network: Connected Kerb
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-02-13

Directions

Coastal Car Park 1

Slow 7kW

Coastal Car Park 1, Folkestone, CT20 2DR

Network: Connected Kerb
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-03-08

Directions

East Cliff Paviliion Car Park 2

Slow 7kW

East Cliff Pavillion Car Park, Folkestone, CT19 6B

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

Directions

Lower Payers Car Park 1

Slow 7kW

Lower Payers Car Park 1, Folkestone, CT20 1EZ

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

Directions

Pleydell Gardens 1

Slow 7kW

Pleydell Gardens 1, Folkestone, CT20 2D

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

Directions

Sandgate Road Car Park 1

Slow 7kW

Sandgate Road Car Park 1, Folkestone, CT20 2B

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

Directions

Upper Payers Car Park 1

Slow 7kW

Upper Payers Car Park 1, Folkestone, CT20 1E

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

Directions

Charging near Folkestone

Hythe, Kent 4 mi Whitfield 7 mi Dover 8 mi New Romney 12 mi Ashford, Kent 13 mi Canterbury 13 mi Deal 14 mi Sandwich 16 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 Folkestone?

There are 20 public charging locations in Folkestone with about 51 charge points between them, based on Open Charge Map data from 4 October 2026.

Are there rapid chargers in Folkestone?

Yes. 7 locations in Folkestone have rapid charging of 50kW or more, including 4 ultra-rapid (150kW+). They're listed first on this page.

Is there free EV charging in Folkestone?

None of the locations in Folkestone are currently listed as free.

Which charging network has the most locations in Folkestone?

Connected Kerb has the most, with 10 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.