EV charging · Berkshire

EV charging points in Reading

Reading has 77 public charging locations with around 396 charge points. 16 offer rapid charging of 50kW or more.

Charging locations: 77
Charge points: 396
Rapid, 50kW+: 16
Listed as free: 9

Connector types

Type 2322

CCS85

CHAdeMO33

Tesla1

Charging networks

POD Point17

Joju Ltd13

BP Pulse9

The GeniePoint Network4

Blink Charging4

MER3

Tesla3

Go Zero2

Every charging location

Fastest first. 1 to 40 of 77.

Moto Reading Eastbound Services

Ultra-rapid 360kW

Moto Reading Eastbound Services, Burghfield, Reading, RG30 3UQ

Network: Electric Highway
Connectors: 3× CCS 40kW, 1× CHAdeMO 40kW, 12× CCS 350kW, 6× CHAdeMO 100kW, 2× Type 2 11kW, 6× CCS 360kW
Cost: DC: £0.79/kWh,AC: £0.49/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2025-01-18

Directions

Moto Reading Westbound Services

Ultra-rapid 360kW

Moto Reading Westbound Services, Reading, RG30 3UQ

Network: Electric Highway
Connectors: 3× CCS 35kW, 1× CHAdeMO 60kW, 12× CCS 350kW, 2× Type 2 11kW, 6× CCS 360kW
Cost: DC: £0.79/kWh,AC: £0.49/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2025-03-05

Directions

Reading Katesgrove Supercharger

Ultra-rapid 250kW

160 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0HJ

Network: Tesla
Connectors: 12× CCS 250kW
Cost: £0.79/kWh; other tariffs available
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2024-04-30

Directions

Reading FC Stadium

Ultra-rapid 160kW

Biscuit Way, Whitley Wood, Reading, RG2 0FL

Network: InstaVolt Ltd
Connectors: 8× CCS 160kW, 8× CHAdeMO 60kW
Cost: £0.75/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-09-28

Directions

Rivermead Leisure Centre

Ultra-rapid 150kWReported not working

Richfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8BY

Network: Not listed
Connectors: 2× CCS 150kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2024-02-13

Directions

Reading Supercharger

Rapid 120kW

250 South Oak Way, Reading, RG2 6UG

Network: Tesla
Connectors: 4× CCS 120kW
Cost: £0.79/kWh;other tariffs available
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2024-04-30

Directions

Fox & Hounds

Rapid 75kW

Fox & Hounds, Reading, RG7 4BE

Network: Osprey Charging
Connectors: 3× CHAdeMO 50kW, 3× CCS 75kW
Cost: £0.79/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2024-07-09

Directions

Milestone Way Precinct Cavendish Road

Rapid 63kW

Cavendish Road, Reading, RG4 8XU

Network: InstaVolt Ltd
Connectors: 2× CHAdeMO 60kW, 2× CCS 63kW
Cost: £0.75/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2024-03-26

Directions

MFG

Rapid 50kW

Shell, Shinfield Rd, Reading, RG2 8HA

Network: The GeniePoint Network
Connectors: 1× CHAdeMO 50kW, 1× Type 2 43kW, 1× Type 2 50kW
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-05-04

Directions

SHELL RECHARGE FAIRFIELD

Rapid 50kW

585 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0TA

Network: Shell Recharge Solutions
Connectors: 1× Type 2 43kW, 1× Type 2 50kW, 1× CHAdeMO 50kW
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-05-04

Directions

Lidl-Basingstoke Road

Rapid 50kW

577 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0SJ

Network: Lidl
Connectors: 1× CHAdeMO 50kW, 1× Type 2 22kW, 1× CCS 50kW
Cost: £0.74/kWh; other tariffs available
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2024-09-04

Directions

Mereoak Park and Ride

Rapid 50kW

Mereoak Land, Reading, RG7 1JY

Network: BP Pulse
Connectors: 1× CHAdeMO 50kW, 1× Type 2 43kW
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-12-07

Directions

The World Upside Down

Rapid 50kW

387 Basingstoke Road, Whitley, Reading, RG2 0JE

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

BP Leander

Rapid 50kW

Henley Road, Reading, RG4 5DL

Network: The GeniePoint Network
Connectors: 1× Type 2 43kW, 1× CHAdeMO 50kW, 1× CCS 50kW
Cost: £1.00 + £0.30/kWh
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2018-11-16

Directions

Holiday Inn Reading South

Rapid 50kW

500 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0SL

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

Shell Recharge Fairfield

Rapid 50kW

585 Basingstoke Road, Church, Reading, RG2 0TA

Network: Shell Recharge Solutions
Connectors: 1× CHAdeMO 50kW, 1× CCS 50kW, 1× Type 2 43kW
Cost: £0.79/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-06-20

Directions

Reading Civic Centre, outside Car Park

Fast 44kW

Simmonds Street, Coley, Reading, RG1 6QF

Network: Evolt Network
Connectors: 2× CCS 44kW, 2× CHAdeMO 44kW, 2× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-05-30

Directions

IKEA Reading

Fast 40kW

Pincents Lane, Reading, RG31 7SG

Network: GridServe
Connectors: 5× CCS 40kW, 1× CHAdeMO 40kW, 2× Type 2 22kW
Cost: DC: £0.79/kWh
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2025-04-30

Directions

Microsoft Campus

Fast 22kW

Microsoft Campus, Thames Valley Park, Reading, RG6 1WG

Network: The GeniePoint Network
Connectors: 9× Type 2 7kW, 6× Type 2 22kW
Cost: Â£0.01 for the first 300 minutes then Â£0.20 / min
Access: Private - For Staff, Visitors or Customers
Checked: 2018-11-02

Directions

The Oracle Shopping Centre-Holy Brook Car Park

Fast 22kW

Bridge Street, Reading, RG1 2LR

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 6× Type 2 22kW
Cost: £0.35/kWh. Parking fees apply
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-05-20

Directions

The Oracle Shopping Centre-the Riverside Car Park

Fast 22kW

Mill Lane, Reading, RG1 2AG

Network: POD Point
Connectors: 6× Type 2 22kW
Cost: £0.35/kWh. Parking fees apply
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2024-02-17

Directions

EVC BizSpace Theale Merlin House

Fast 22kW

Merlin House, Brunel Rd, Theale, Reading, RG7 4AB

Network: Roam Charging
Connectors: 4× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-10-13

Directions

EVC Castle Royle

Fast 22kW

Bath Rd, Knowl Hill, Reading, RG10 9XA

Network: Roam Charging
Connectors: 4× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-06-19

Directions

Henry Street Garden Centre

Fast 22kW

Henry Street Garden Centre, Reading, RG2 9JY

Network: Go Zero
Connectors: 4× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2026-09-25

Directions

Civic Offices Bridge Street

Fast 22kW

Arnold, Reading, RG1 2LU

Network: The GeniePoint Network
Connectors: 1× CHAdeMO 22kW, 2× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-12-07

Directions

Area

Fast 22kW

1 Station Hill, Reading, RG1 1NB

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

Directions

DRAX_00105

Fast 22kW

Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DP

Network: Drax Energy Solutions Limited
Connectors: 2× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-05-04

Directions

Ecotricity Green Park Business Park

Fast 22kWFreeReported not working

M4 Junction 11, Reading, RG2 6GP

Network: Not listed
Connectors: 2× Type 2 22kW
Cost: Free
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-03-24

Directions

Estates and Facilities

Fast 22kW

Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6BW

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

Directions

Estates and Facilities

Fast 22kW

Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6BW

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

Directions

Kensington Road Car Park

Fast 22kW

Kensington Road Car Park, Reading, RG30 2SZ

Network: MER
Connectors: 2× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-05-03

Directions

WOK EV CHARGERS WOKEFIELD 2

Fast 22kW

de vere wokefield estate Goodboys lane, Reading, RG7 3AE

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

Directions

Q-Park Chatham Place, Reading 1

Fast 22kW

Chatham Street, Reading, RG1 7JF

Network: Blink Charging
Connectors: 1× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-12-07

Directions

Q-Park Chatham Place, Reading 4

Fast 22kW

Chatham Street, Reading, RG1 7JF

Network: Blink Charging
Connectors: 1× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-12-07

Directions

Q-Park Chatham Place, Reading 7

Fast 22kW

Chatham Street, Reading, RG1 7JF

Network: Blink Charging
Connectors: 1× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-12-07

Directions

Q-Park Chatham Place, Reading 8

Fast 22kW

Chatham Street, Reading, RG1 7JF

Network: Blink Charging
Connectors: 1× Type 2 22kW
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-12-07

Directions

l'Ortolan Restaurant

Fast 22kWFree

Church Lane, Reading, RG2 9BY

Network: Tesla
Connectors: 1× Tesla 22kW
Cost: Free
Access: Private - For Staff, Visitors or Customers
Checked: 2018-10-03

Directions

The Sportsman

Fast 21kW

201 Shinfield Road, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 5TS

Network: ChargePoint
Connectors: 4× Type 2 21kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-12-06

Directions

VOCO Reading

Fast 11kW

Voco Reading Hotel, Reading, RG2 0FL

Network: Go Zero
Connectors: 11× Type 2 7kW, 1× Type 2 11kW
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2026-09-25

Directions

Turnhams Farm House

Slow 7.5kW

Pincents Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG314TT

Network: Monta
Connectors: 1× Type 2 7.5kW
Cost: variable based on Octopis Agile tariff
Access: Public
Checked: 2025-08-25

Directions

Charging near Reading

Winnersh 4 mi Theale 4 mi Wokingham 5 mi Berkshire 6 mi Henley-on-Thames 7 mi Alton 9 mi Crowthorne 9 mi Bracknell 10 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 Reading.

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging points are there in Reading?

There are 77 public charging locations in Reading with about 396 charge points between them, based on Open Charge Map data from 4 October 2026.

Are there rapid chargers in Reading?

Yes. 16 locations in Reading have rapid charging of 50kW or more, including 5 ultra-rapid (150kW+). They're listed first on this page.

Is there free EV charging in Reading?

9 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 Reading?

POD Point has the most, with 17 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.