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EV charging points in Gateshead

Gateshead has 44 public charging locations with around 148 charge points. 12 offer rapid charging of 50kW or more.

Charging locations: 44
Charge points: 148
Rapid, 50kW+: 12
Listed as free: 10

Connector types

Type 2103

CCS58

CHAdeMO16

BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp11

Charging networks

Charge Your Car18

POD Point6

BP Pulse3

Zest Charging3

MFG EV Power2

Unknown network1

MER1

Nissan UK Dealer Network1

Every charging location

Fastest first. 1 to 40 of 44.

Ionity Newcaslte

Ultra-rapid 350kW

Pinetree Way, Gateshead, NE11 9XU

Network: Ionity
Connectors: 8× CCS 350kW, 4× CCS 250kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2026-04-05

Directions

E.ON Drive

Ultra-rapid 300kW

Shearlegs Road, Mount Pleasant, Gateshead, NE8 3EJ

Network: E.ON Drive
Connectors: 6× CCS 300kW
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2026-04-05

Directions

MFG Lobley Hill

Ultra-rapid 300kW

Lobley Hill Road, Teams, Gateshead, NE11 0UH

Network: MFG EV Power
Connectors: 8× CCS 300kW, 4× CHAdeMO 50kW
Cost: £0.79/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2026-04-05

Directions

MFG Swallow

Ultra-rapid 300kW

Old Durham Road, Mount Pleasant, Gateshead, NE8 4BL

Network: MFG EV Power
Connectors: 3× CHAdeMO 50kW, 3× CCS 150kW, 2× CCS 300kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2026-04-05

Directions

Sands Road Car Park

Ultra-rapid 300kW

Sands Road, Gateshead, NE16 3DJ

Network: Electra
Connectors: 12× CCS 300kW
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2026-04-05

Directions

Angel of the North

Ultra-rapid 175kW

Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 7UB

Network: FastNed
Connectors: 2× CCS 175kW, 2× CHAdeMO 100kW
Cost: £0.73/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2022-10-20

Directions

McDonalds Park Road

Rapid 120kW

Park Road, Mount Pleasant, Gateshead, NE8 3EJ

Network: InstaVolt Ltd
Connectors: 2× CCS 120kW, 2× CHAdeMO 60kW
Cost: £0.85/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2026-04-05

Directions

Metrocentre Green Car Park

Rapid 60kW

St Michael's Way, Dunston Hill, Gateshead, NE11 9YG

Network: Zest Charging
Connectors: 2× CCS 60kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2026-04-05

Directions

Tesco Extra-Gateshead Trinity Square

Rapid 50kW

1 Trinity Square, Gateshead, NE8 1AG

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW, 2× Type 2 22kW, 1× CHAdeMO 50kW, 1× CCS 50kW
Cost: £0.49/kWh
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-12-10

Directions

Lidl-Gateshead Wrekenton

Rapid 50kW

Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 7JS

Network: Lidl
Connectors: 1× Type 2 22kW, 1× CCS 50kW, 1× CHAdeMO 50kW
Cost: £0.74/kWh; other tariffs available
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2024-11-26

Directions

Lidl-Pelaw

Rapid 50kW

Shields Road, Pelaw, Gateshead, NE10 0QD

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 1× CHAdeMO 50kW, 1× CCS 50kW, 1× Type 2 43kW
Cost: £0.65/kWh
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2024-12-04

Directions

Lidl-Swalwell

Rapid 50kW

Sands Road, Gateshead, NE16 3AF

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 1× CHAdeMO 50kW, 1× Type 2 43kW, 1× CCS 50kW
Cost: £0.65/kWh
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2024-12-04

Directions

Gateshead Leisure Centre 2

Fast 45kW

Prince Consort Road Car Park, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, NE8 4DT

Network: Monta
Connectors: 4× CCS 45kW, 2× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2026-04-05

Directions

IKEA Gateshead

Fast 30kW

Metro Park West, Gateshead, NE11 9XS

Network: GridServe
Connectors: 1× CHAdeMO 30kW, 1× CCS 30kW, 1× Type 2 11kW
Cost: DC (contactless): £0.85/kWh, DC (GRIDSERVE app): £0.79/kWh, AC: £0.49/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2025-04-28

Directions

Metro Yellow Car Park

Fast 22kW

St. Michaels Way, Gateshead, NE11 9ZG

Network: Zest Charging
Connectors: 40× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2026-04-05

Directions

Metrocentre Red Car Park

Fast 22kW

Metrocentre Car Park, Gateshead, NE11 9XZ

Network: Zest Charging
Connectors: 14× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2026-04-05

Directions

Hewworth Metro Car Park

Fast 22kW

Felling Bypass, Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 0YJ

Network: MER
Connectors: 4× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2026-04-05

Directions

Stadium Road

Fast 11kW

Stadium Road, Mount Pleasant, Gateshead, NE10 0XF

Network: APCOA Parking
Connectors: 4× Type 2 11kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2026-04-05

Directions

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead

Slow 7kW

Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 6SX

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Cost: £0.20/kWh. Parking fees apply
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2017-10-28

Directions

Gibside Hall

Slow 7kWFree

Burnopfield, Gateshead, NE16 6BG

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Cost: Free
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2016-11-13

Directions

Blackhall Mill Community Centre

Slow 7kW

Blackhall Mill, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gateshead, NE17 7TQ

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

Directions

Crosskeys Lane

Slow 7kWFree

Crosskeys Lane, Gateshead, NE9 6DA

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 2× BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp 3kW, 1× Type 2 7kW
Cost: Free
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2017-10-25

Directions

Gateshead

Slow 7kW

Benfield Motors, Gateshead, NE10 0AZ

Network: Nissan UK Dealer Network
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Access: Private - For Staff, Visitors or Customers
Checked: 2026-04-05

Directions

Gateshead College Autoskills Centre

Slow 7kW

Gateshead College Autoskills Centre, Gateshead, Gateshead, NE11 0UE

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

Directions

Gateshead Library

Slow 7kWFree

St. Alban's Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 4HA

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 1× BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp 3kW, 1× Type 2 7kW
Cost: Free
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2019-01-17

Directions

Henry Colbeck LTD

Slow 7kWFree

Seventh Avenue, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, NE11 0HG

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 1× Type 2 7kW, 1× BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp 3kW
Cost: Free
Access: Private - For Staff, Visitors or Customers
Checked: 2019-04-30

Directions

Heworth Leisure Centre

Slow 7kWFree

High Lanes, Gateshead, NE10 0PD

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Cost: Free
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2017-08-24

Directions

JLR-Team Valley Landrover Service Centre

Slow 7kW

Unit 2, Bamburgh Court, Bensham, Gateshead, NE11 0TX

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 1× Type 2 7kW
Cost: 1
Access: Private - For Staff, Visitors or Customers
Checked: 2020-01-14

Directions

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead - Surgery Centre

Slow 7kW

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, NE9 6SX

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Cost: £0.20/kWh
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2019-07-30

Directions

Saltwell Park

Slow 7kWFree

off Joicey Road, Gateshead, NE9 5AX

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Cost: Free
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2018-02-08

Directions

Bill Quay Farm

Slow 7kW

Bill Quay Farm, Gateshead, NE10 0TE

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

Directions

Clara Vale Village Hall

Slow 7kW

South View, Clara Vale, Gateshead, NE40 3SY

Network: Not listed
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Cost: £0.40/kWh
Access: Public
Checked: 2022-12-15

Directions

Dunston Leisure Centre

Slow 7kW

Dunston, Gateshead, NE11 9PY

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

Directions

Gateshead Housing Keelman House

Slow 7kW

5th Avenue, Gateshead, NE11 0XA

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

Directions

Gateshead Library Leisure

Slow 7kW

Gateshead, Gateshead, NE8 4HA

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

Directions

Heworth Leisure Centre High Lanes

Slow 7kW

Heworth Leisure Centre High Lanes, Gateshead, NE10 0PD

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

Directions

The Sage Gateshead

Slow 7kW

The Sage Gateshead, Gateshead, NE8 2JR

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

Directions

UK Land Estates

Slow 7kW

UK Land Estates, Gateshead, NE11 0QD

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

Directions

Evans Halshaw Vauxhall

Slow 3.7kW

Felling, Gateshead, NE8 3RQ

Network: BP Pulse
Connectors: 2× Type 2 3.7kW
Access: Private - For Staff, Visitors or Customers
Checked: 2026-04-05

Directions

Gateshead College Baltic Campus

Slow 3.7kW

Baltic Campus, Quarryfield Street, Gateshead, NE8 3BE

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 2× BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp 3.7kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2025-03-10

Directions

Charging near Gateshead

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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 Gateshead?

There are 44 public charging locations in Gateshead with about 148 charge points between them, based on Open Charge Map data from 4 October 2026.

Are there rapid chargers in Gateshead?

Yes. 12 locations in Gateshead have rapid charging of 50kW or more, including 6 ultra-rapid (150kW+). They're listed first on this page.

Is there free EV charging in Gateshead?

10 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 Gateshead?

Charge Your Car has the most, with 18 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.