Public Charging

The UK’s EV charging networks have grown exponentially during the last decade, providing convenient opportunities to ‘refuel’ whenever you park up.

The UK already has one of Europe’s largest EV charging networks. There are 68,273 EV public charging stations in the UK at almost 35,230 locations, from the Shetlands down to the Channel Islands. Whilst many EV drivers charge their car at home or work, public networks provide invaluable additional charging support. This also provides a very flexible option for drivers who are unable to install home charge points due to property restrictions.

To explore what charge points are available near you, please click here to visit www.zap-map.com . This will provide a map of your local area showing all local charge points, along with live data on whether each charge point is currently in use by another driver or available to use, as well as the charging speed for each charge site.

Technology is moving quickly when it comes to charging EVs and the result is a selection of chargers with different speeds that you can find at different locations. The four main types are shown below.