EV charging · Leicestershire

EV charging points in Leicester

Q: How many EV charging points are there in Leicester?

There are 79 public charging locations in Leicester with about 296 charge points between them, based on Open Charge Map data from 4 October 2026.

Q: Are there rapid chargers in Leicester?

Yes. 15 locations in Leicester have rapid charging of 50kW or more, including 3 ultra-rapid (150kW+). They're listed first on this page.

Q: Is there free EV charging in Leicester?

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

Q: Which charging network has the most locations in Leicester?

Char.gy has the most, with 20 locations.

Leicester has 79 public charging locations with around 296 charge points. 15 offer rapid charging of 50kW or more.

Charging locations: 79
Charge points: 296
Rapid, 50kW+: 15
Listed as free: 6

Connector types

Type 2155

BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp101

CCS42

CHAdeMO19

Type 11

Charging networks

Char.gy20

POD Point15

Blink Charging8

BP Pulse7

The GeniePoint Network6

InstaVolt Ltd6

Unknown network6

ChargePoint2

Every charging location

Fastest first. 1 to 40 of 79.

Leicester East

Ultra-rapid 360kW

Fletton Close, Leicester, LE4 9LP

Network: Electric Highway
Connectors: 6× CCS 360kW
Cost: DC: £0.79/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2024-09-10

Directions

Hu-Dobbies Leicester

Ultra-rapid 350kW

Loughborough Road, Charnwood, Leicester, LE7 7NL

Network: Electric Highway
Connectors: 6× CCS 180kW, 2× CHAdeMO 80kW, 2× Type 2 22kW, 4× CCS 350kW
Cost: DC: £0.79/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-11-30

Directions

St Georges Retail Park

Ultra-rapid 300kW

St George's Way, Leicester, LE1 1SG

Network: ChargePoint
Connectors: 12× CCS 300kW
Cost: £0.79/kWh; other tariffs available
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2024-12-08

Directions

InstaVolt Copt Oak Court

Rapid 120kW

Copt Oak Court, Leicester, LE19 3WY

Network: InstaVolt Ltd
Connectors: 2× CCS 120kW, 2× CHAdeMO 50kW
Cost: £0.75/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-04-03

Directions

InstaVolt LCP Leicester Road

Rapid 120kW

Leicester Road, Wigston, Leicester, LE18 1NZ

Network: InstaVolt Ltd
Connectors: 2× CCS 120kW, 2× CHAdeMO 50kW
Cost: £0.75/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-04-03

Directions

InstaVolt Sandhills Avenue

Rapid 120kW

Sandhills Avenue, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1PL

Network: InstaVolt Ltd
Connectors: 2× CCS 120kW, 2× CHAdeMO 50kW
Cost: £0.75/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-04-03

Directions

McDonald's Leicester

Rapid 120kW

Meridian Way, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1WZ

Network: InstaVolt Ltd
Connectors: 2× CCS 120kW, 2× CHAdeMO 50kW
Cost: £0.75/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-04-03

Directions

InstaVolt McDonald's Wigston

Rapid 62kW

1 North Street, Wigston, Leicester, LE18 1PS

Network: InstaVolt Ltd
Connectors: 2× CCS 62kW, 2× CHAdeMO 50kW
Cost: £0.75/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-04-03

Directions

InstaVolt Stage Service Station

Rapid 62kW

282 Leicester Road, Wigston, Leicester, LE18 1HJ

Network: InstaVolt Ltd
Connectors: 1× CCS 62kW, 1× CHAdeMO 50kW
Cost: £0.75/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-04-03

Directions

Tesco Superstore-Wigston

Rapid 50kW

Blaby Road, South Wigston, Leicester, LE18 4SE

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 2× Type 2 22kW, 1× CHAdeMO 50kW, 2× Type 2 7kW, 1× CCS 50kW
Cost: £0.49/kWh
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-06-14

Directions

Leicester Community Sports Arena (Morningside Arena)

Rapid 50kW

31 Charter Street, Leicester, LE1 3UD

Network: The GeniePoint Network
Connectors: 1× Type 2 22kW, 1× CHAdeMO 50kW, 1× Type 2 50kW
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-05-04

Directions

Morrisons

Rapid 50kW

Aylestone Rd, Leicester, LE2 7LT

Network: The GeniePoint Network
Connectors: 1× CHAdeMO 50kW, 1× Type 2 50kW, 1× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-05-04

Directions

Morrisons Hinckley

Rapid 50kW

Hinckley, Leicester, LE10 1YA

Network: The GeniePoint Network
Connectors: 1× Type 2 22kW, 1× CHAdeMO 50kW, 1× CCS 50kW
Cost: Rapid £1.00 fee then £0.30p per kWh AC socket 50p fee then 30p per kWh
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2020-10-07

Directions

Leicester Community Sports Arena

Rapid 50kW

Charter Street, St Matthew's, Leicester, LE1 3UD

Network: The GeniePoint Network
Connectors: 1× Type 2 43kW, 1× CHAdeMO 50kW, 1× CCS 50kW
Cost: Â£1.00 + Â£0.30/kWh; Â£10.00 overstay after 65 mins
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2020-10-07

Directions

Nissan Leicester

Rapid 50kWFree

107 Abbey Lane, Leicester, LE4 5QU

Network: Nissan UK Dealer Network
Connectors: 1× CHAdeMO 50kW
Cost: Free
Access: Private - For Staff, Visitors or Customers
Checked: 2016-04-22

Directions

Newarke Street Car Park

Fast 22kW

York Road, Leicester, LE2 7AD

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

Directions

RAW GREENE KING HEATHLEY 1

Fast 22kW

Heathley Park Drive, Leicester, LE3 9QE

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

Directions

Renault Leicester

Fast 22kW

Renault Leicester , 107 Abbey Lane, Leicester, LE4 5QG

Network: Not listed
Connectors: 2× Type 2 22kW
Access: Private - Restricted Access
Checked: 2013-09-20

Directions

Sport in Desford

Fast 22kW

The Flying Fields, Peckleton Lane, Desford, Leicester, LE9 9JU

Network: ePower
Connectors: 2× Type 2 22kW
Cost: £0.22 start + £0.30/kWh; Overstay £3.00/hour after 2 hours
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2021-05-14

Directions

The Coplow Centre

Fast 22kW

Uppingham Road, Leicester, LE7 9FL

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 2× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2025-03-10

Directions

Tilton on the Hill Village Hall 1

Fast 22kW

Oakham Road, Tilton on the Hill, Leicester, LE7 9DB

Network: Blink Charging
Connectors: 2× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-12-07

Directions

Fosse Shopping Park

Slow 7kW

Fosse Park Avenue, Leicester, LE19 1HX

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 8× Type 2 7kW
Cost: £0.44/kWh
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-10-09

Directions

Birstall Park & Ride

Slow 7kW

Loughborough Road, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4NP

Network: BP Pulse
Connectors: 8× Type 2 7kW
Cost: Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only. Bus ride mandatory
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2019-03-05

Directions

Highcross Roof Top Car Park ( C)

Slow 7kW

Freeschool Lane, Leicester, LE1 4FY

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 6× Type 2 7kW
Cost: £0.35/kWh
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-01-11

Directions

Sainsbury's Leicester North

Slow 7kW

501 Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 7SJ

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 8× Type 2 7kW
Cost: 1
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2025-01-25

Directions

ASDA Leicester Abbey Lane Superstore

Slow 7kW

1 Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NU

Network: BP Pulse
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Cost: Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2020-02-17

Directions

Anstey Frith Car Park

Slow 7kWFree

Buddon Close, Bradgate Heights, Leicester, LE3 8RN

Network: Evolt Network
Connectors: 3× Type 2 7kW, 1× Type 2 3.6kW
Cost: Free. Parking fees apply.
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2019-03-01

Directions

Cromwell Tools Limited (employeeÃÂÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs Use Only)

Slow 7kW

65 Chartwell Drive, Leicester, LE18 2FS

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 4× Type 2 7kW
Cost: £0.25/kWh
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2022-08-16

Directions

Dover Street Car Park

Slow 7kW

Dover Street, Leicester, LE1 6NU

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

Dover Street Car Park

Slow 7kW

Dover Street Car Park, Leicester, LE1 6NB

Network: Chargemaster
Connectors: 4× Type 2 7kW
Access: (Unknown)
Checked: 2017-06-08

Directions

Enderby Park & Ride

Slow 7kW

Leicester Lane, Leicester, LE19 2AB

Network: BP Pulse
Connectors: 4× Type 2 7kW
Cost: Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only. Bus ride mandatory
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2019-03-07

Directions

Granville Road Car Park

Slow 7kW

Granville Road, Highfields, Leicester, LE1 7RU

Network: The GeniePoint Network
Connectors: 4× Type 2 7kW
Cost: Â£0.50 + Â£0.15/kWh
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2018-11-02

Directions

Level 2 of multistorey car park

Slow 7kW

Newarke Street, Leicester, LE2 7AD

Network: BP Pulse
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Cost: Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only. Parking fees apply.
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2019-03-05

Directions

Meynells Gorse Park and Ride

Slow 7kW

Meynells Gorse Park and Ride, Leicester, LE3 3LF

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

Directions

Pepsico Leicester (Walkers)

Slow 7kWFree

11 Bursom Road, Leicester, LE4 5ZY

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 4× Type 2 7kW
Cost: Free
Access: Private - For Staff, Visitors or Customers
Checked: 2023-10-09

Directions

Tesco Superstore-Leicester

Slow 7kW

100 New Park Street, Leicester, LE3 5NJ

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

Directions

East Street Car Park 1

Slow 7kW

East Street Car Park, Leicester, LE2 5AF

Network: Blink Charging
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-12-07

Directions

Enderby Road Car Park 1

Slow 7kW

Villers Ct, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4FZ

Network: Blink Charging
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-12-07

Directions

Farmer and Carlisle Toyota

Slow 7kWFree

129 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6BE

Network: Not listed
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Cost: Free
Access: Private - For Staff, Visitors or Customers
Checked: 2016-02-15

Directions

Ibis Leicester

Slow 7kW

St Georges Way, Leicester, LE1 1PL

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Cost: £0.35/kWh,£0.25/kWh,£0.35/kWh,£0.25/kWh,£0.35/kWh,£0.25/kWh,£0.35/kWh,£0.25/kWh,£0.35/kWh,£0.25/kWh,£0.35/kWh,£0.25/kWh,£0.35/kWh,£0.25/kWh
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-12-13

Directions

Charging near Leicester

Wigston <1 mi Leicestershire 4 mi Harborough 9 mi Loughborough 11 mi Charnwood 11 mi Coalville 12 mi Hinckley 12 mi Market Harborough 13 mi

Running costs

See what a full charge costs at home and on a rapid charger with the EV charging cost calculator, or compare with petrol and diesel prices in Leicester.

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging points are there in Leicester?

There are 79 public charging locations in Leicester with about 296 charge points between them, based on Open Charge Map data from 4 October 2026.

Are there rapid chargers in Leicester?

Yes. 15 locations in Leicester have rapid charging of 50kW or more, including 3 ultra-rapid (150kW+). They're listed first on this page.

Is there free EV charging in Leicester?

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 Leicester?

Char.gy has the most, with 20 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.