Country guide

EV charging in the United Kingdom

The UK has one of Europe's fastest-growing public charging networks, with strong rapid coverage along motorways and in major cities.

Public stations

55,000+

Rapid 50kW+

11,500+

Most common plug

CCS / Type 2

Major networks

  • BP Pulse
  • InstaVolt
  • Osprey
  • Gridserve
  • Tesla Supercharger
  • Shell Recharge

Top cities to charge

  • London
  • Manchester
  • Edinburgh
  • Birmingham
  • Bristol
  • Leeds
  • Glasgow
  • Cardiff