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EV charging points in South Shields

South Shields has 27 public charging locations with around 54 charge points. 7 offer rapid charging of 50kW or more.

Charging locations: 27
Charge points: 54
Rapid, 50kW+: 7
Listed as free: 6

Connector types

Type 247

CHAdeMO7

CCS5

BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp3

Charging networks

Charge Your Car22

MER3

Evolt Network2

Every charging location

Fastest first. 1 to 27 of 27.

N/A

Rapid 50kW

N/A, South Shields, NE33 1RF

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 1× CCS 50kW, 1× Type 2 22kW, 1× CHAdeMO 50kW
Cost: £0.65/kWh
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2023-05-02

Directions

New George Street 1

Rapid 50kW

New George Street, South Shields, NE33 5DU

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

Directions

Pier Parade Car Park

Rapid 50kW

Pier Parade Car Park, South Shields, NE33 2LD

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 1× CHAdeMO 50kW, 1× Type 2 50kW, 1× Type 2 43kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-05-05

Directions

The Customs House / Milldam Car Park

Rapid 50kWFree

Mill Dam, South Shields, NE33 1ES

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 1× CHAdeMO 50kW, 1× CCS 50kW, 1× Type 2 43kW, 2× Type 2 7kW
Cost: Free
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2020-01-02

Directions

New George Street

Rapid 50kW

New George Street, South Shields, NE33 5RG

Network: Evolt Network
Connectors: 1× CHAdeMO 50kW, 1× CCS 50kW, 1× Type 2 22kW
Cost: 36p per kW
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2021-04-04

Directions

The Dunes Entertainment Centre

Rapid 50kWFree

Pierhead Car Park, Sea Road, South Shields, NE33 2LD

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 1× CHAdeMO 50kW, 1× Type 2 43kW, 1× CCS 50kW
Cost: Free
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2019-10-03

Directions

Winchester Street

Rapid 50kWFree

Winchester Street, South Shields, NE33 2PS

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 1× CHAdeMO 50kW, 1× CCS 50kW, 1× Type 2 43kW
Cost: Free
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2018-10-07

Directions

Oyston Street Car Park

Slow 7kWFree

Oyston Street, South Shields, NE33 1AP

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Cost: Free
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2017-10-28

Directions

Beacon Street

Slow 7kW

Beacon Street, South Shields, NE33 2AQ

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2022-08-23

Directions

Charlotte Street

Slow 7kW

Charlotte Street Car Park, South Shields, NE33 1PX

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

Directions

Dean Road

Slow 7kW

Dean Road Car Park, South Shields, NE33 4AQ

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

Directions

Galsworthy Road

Slow 7kW

Galsworthy Road, South Shields, NE34 9JD

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Access: (Unknown)
Checked: 2020-03-12

Directions

Horsely Hill Square 2

Slow 7kW

Horsely Hill Square, South Shields, NE34 7HE

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

Directions

Ocean Road 1

Slow 7kW

Ocean Road Car Park, South Shields, NE33 2DW

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

Directions

Pier Parade Car Park

Slow 7kW

Pier Parade Car Park, South Shields, NE33 2JS

Network: MER
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-05-03

Directions

Pierhead Car Park

Slow 7kWFree

Pierhead Car Park, South Shields, NE33 2LD

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Cost: Free
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2020-01-09

Directions

Quarry Lane

Slow 7kW

Car Park, South Shields, NE34 8ET

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

Directions

Sea Winnings 1, South Tyneside

Slow 7kWFree

Sea Winnings Way, South Shields, NE33 3PE

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 1× BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp 3kW, 2× Type 2 7kW
Cost: Free
Access: Public - Membership Required
Checked: 2018-11-13

Directions

Simonside Outdoor Adventure

Slow 7kW

Simonside Outdoor Adventure, South Shields, NE34 9SD

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

Directions

South Promenade South

Slow 7kW

South Promenade South Car Park, South Shields, NE33 3NB

Network: MER
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-05-04

Directions

St. Hildas Street

Slow 7kW

St Hildas St Car Park, South shields, NE33 1QD

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

Directions

The Word

Slow 7kW

The Word, South Shields, NE33 1JF

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

Directions

Wawn Street

Slow 7kW

Wawn Street Car Park, South Shields, NE33 4EB

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

Directions

Whiteleas Way

Slow 7kW

Public Car Park, South Shields, NE33 1HD

Network: MER
Connectors: 2× Type 2 7kW
Access: Public - Pay At Location
Checked: 2023-05-05

Directions

Broughton Road

Slow 3.7kW

Broughton Road, South Shields, NE33 2RR

Network: Charge Your Car
Connectors: 2× Type 2 3.7kW
Access: Public
Checked: 2023-03-08

Directions

Maritime House

Slow 3kW

Maritime House, South Shields, NE34 9PT

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

Directions

Oyston Street Car Park

Slow 3kW

Oyston Street Car Park, South Shields, NE33 1AP

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

Directions

Charging near South Shields

Jarrow 2 mi North Shields 3 mi South Tyneside 3 mi Hebburn 3 mi Wallsend 4 mi Whitley Bay 4 mi Tyne and Wear 5 mi Sunderland 6 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 South Shields?

There are 27 public charging locations in South Shields with about 54 charge points between them, based on Open Charge Map data from 4 October 2026.

Are there rapid chargers in South Shields?

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

Is there free EV charging in South Shields?

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 South Shields?

Charge Your Car has the most, with 22 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.