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EV charging networks compared

The seven major rapid-charging operators we cover across the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Australia. Compare peak power, coverage, pricing and reliability — then click any card for a full network guide.

Tesla Supercharger

The world's largest fast-charging network

150–250 kW (V3)
  • GB
  • FR
  • IT
  • AU
  • Global

Tesla Supercharger is the most reliable high-speed charging network on the planet, with 60,000+ stalls worldwide and rapid expansion to non-Tesla EVs via the Magic Dock and NACS rollout.

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IONITY

European motorway ultra-rapid network

Up to 350 kW
  • GB
  • FR
  • IT

IONITY is a pan-European joint venture between BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Hyundai/Kia and Volkswagen Group, operating 700+ ultra-rapid charging parks at 350 kW along motorways from Portugal to Norway.

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Fastned

Solar-powered fast charging across Europe

Up to 300 kW
  • GB
  • FR
  • IT

Fastned operates 300+ solar-canopy fast-charging stations across the Netherlands, Germany, UK, France, Belgium and Switzerland, with 300 kW CCS chargers and a transparent app-free tap-to-pay tariff.

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BP Pulse

UK's largest public rapid network

Up to 300 kW (Gigahub & motorway)
  • GB

BP Pulse runs 30,000+ charge points across the UK, Europe, the US, China and Australia, with one of the densest rapid networks in Britain at 150–300 kW.

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InstaVolt

UK's contactless-first rapid network

Up to 160 kW
  • GB

InstaVolt operates 1,500+ rapid charging stalls across the UK at 125–160 kW, with contactless on every unit and a single transparent per-kWh rate — no app, no subscription, no surprises.

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Chargefox

Australia's largest open rapid network

Up to 350 kW
  • AU

Chargefox is the largest open-access fast-charging network in Australia, with 1,500+ stations spanning every state and a continuous coast-to-coast ultra-rapid corridor at 350 kW.

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Evie Networks

Australia's premium urban-and-highway rapid network

Up to 350 kW
  • AU

Evie Networks runs 600+ rapid charging stalls across Australia at up to 350 kW, with a focus on modern hardware, app-first or contactless flows, and dense urban placement in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

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Quick comparison

At-a-glance comparison

Pricing changes often; always confirm in-app or at the stall. Coverage and reliability — not just headline kW — should drive your choice.

Tesla Supercharger

Up to 250 kW

UK · FR · IT · AU

Dense motorway coverage in all 4 markets

Pricing
Lower for Tesla, slightly higher for non-Tesla via CCS
Pros
Reliability, ease of use, plug-and-charge
Cons
Some sites still Tesla-only

Ionity

Up to 350 kW

UK · FR · IT

Motorway hubs across Europe

Pricing
Premium per-kWh; subscriptions cut cost significantly
Pros
High power, multi-stall sites, reliable
Cons
Sparse outside motorway network

Fastned

Up to 300 kW

UK · FR · IT

Strong in NL/DE/BE, growing in UK & FR

Pricing
Mid-market per-kWh; Gold membership reduces it
Pros
Solar canopies, clean sites, app-free tap-to-pay
Cons
Fewer sites in IT

BP Pulse

Up to 300 kW

UK

Wide UK network with rapid hubs and on-street

Pricing
Member vs guest tariffs differ; check the app
Pros
Coverage in awkward locations, supermarket sites
Cons
Mixed reliability on older hardware

InstaVolt

Up to 160 kW

UK

1,500+ UK rapid stalls

Pricing
Single transparent per-kWh rate
Pros
Contactless on every stall, no app required
Cons
Per-kWh sometimes higher than competitors

Chargefox

Up to 350 kW

AU

Largest open AU rapid network

Pricing
Per-kWh; tap-to-pay or app
Pros
Cross-country corridor coverage
Cons
Per-kWh higher than home charging

Evie Networks

Up to 350 kW

AU

Rapidly expanding AU urban + highway sites

Pricing
Per-kWh; app or RFID
Pros
Modern hardware, good app
Cons
Coverage gaps in remote areas

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