UK EV charging networks

UK on-street slow and fast charging network, mostly Type 2 sockets for residents without driveways. Pricing is around 50p/kWh and varies by site; some locations run a day/night split (roughly 52p day / 45p night).

Tesla's proprietary network, now open to non-Tesla EVs at most UK sites via the Tesla app. Non-member pricing is time-of-use and varies by site (roughly 35p off-peak to 60p peak); the 58p figure here is a representative blended rate for cost comparisons.

Lamppost-mounted on-street charging in London and other UK cities at affordable Type 2 rates. Char.gy now runs a day/night split: 59p/kWh during the day (07:00–00:00) and 39p/kWh overnight (00:00–07:00).

Predominantly a destination network with chargers at Tesco, Lidl and other retail sites. Prices are set by the host retailer and vary by charger speed; the rapid (50kW+) units are the ones most useful for top-ups on a journey.

London's largest on-street charging network with Type 2 sockets across most London boroughs.

UK joint venture from Liberty Global and Zouk Capital deploying mid-power chargers in urban locations.

Motor Fuel Group's rapid charging brand, the largest UK network by ultra-rapid charger count. MFG now prices by site and speed across a range of roughly 69–79p/kWh; the 77p figure here is a representative mid-point for cost comparisons.

Renewable-energy-backed UK charging network operating destination and rapid sites.

Northern England rapid charging network with a strong urban hub presence. Be.EV restructured its tariffs in 2026: pay-as-you-go is now around 79p/kWh on rapid chargers (up to ~89p ultra-rapid). The 39p off-peak rate is no longer free — it now requires the paid "The Mega" membership (£9.99/mo) and applies in a 19:00–07:00 window. A cheaper "The Mini" membership (£4.99/mo) gives around 49p/kWh.

UK ultra-rapid network rolling out new hubs across the south of England. Weekday contactless is 79p/kWh; weekend rates and the app are cheaper.

Dutch-owned ultra-rapid network with up to 400kW chargers in the UK at motorway hubs.

UK rapid charging network operated by Equans, focused on motorway services, supermarkets and public car parks. GeniePoint cut prices from 15 May 2026 to a peak/off-peak structure: 79p (08:00–19:59) and 75p (20:00–07:59).

Shell's UK charging network including the Ubitricity lamppost network for urban on-street charging. Rapid/ultra-rapid pricing varies by speed across roughly 74–89p/kWh (50kW around 74p; ultra-rapid 79–89p); the 79p figure here is representative. App and Charge Card users pay around 10p less.

UK rapid charging operator managing public sector and local authority networks, now rebranded as the Evolt Network. Standard rapid PAYG is around 79p/kWh, with a reduced 68p rate on selected 25/50kW chargers.

Ultra-rapid pan-European network with 350kW chargers, mostly at motorway services in the UK.

Pan-European charging network with a growing UK presence at motorway services and supermarkets.

Operator of Electric Forecourts and Motorway high-power chargers. GRIDSERVE now prices DC charging as a range (roughly 82–89p/kWh depending on site and speed; AC around 59p). The 85p figure here is a representative mid-point for cost comparisons. A GRIDSERVE Plus member tier offers lower rates.

UK rapid network with contactless payment and dynamic load management at hub sites. App users pay around 82p/kWh versus 87p contactless.

One of the largest UK charging networks, operated by BP across petrol forecourts and standalone hubs. PAYG contactless is 89p/kWh (verified). The subscription has been restructured into speed-tiered member rates; the flat 44p figure below is from an earlier structure and is pending re-verification.

UK rapid charging network known for high uptime and contactless-first payment.