Location by UK region
EV charging stations: East Midlands
East Midlands has 1,027 charging stations listed on Open Charge Map across its territory.
Including 323 fast-charging stations (DC, 50 kW or more).
Key figures
- Stations listed
- 1,027
- Rank 9 of 12
- Share of the national total
- 4%
- Fast stations (50 kW and above)
- 323
- Fast-charging share
- 31%
- Rank 2 of 12
- Maximum power
- 560 kW
The charging network in East Midlands in detail
With 1,027 stations listed, East Midlands holds 4% of the 27,277 stations Open Charge Map records in the United Kingdom, which ranks the region 9 out of 12 among the UK regions.
31% of these stations offer fast charging (DC, 50 kW and above), more than the national average (16%). 50 stations deliver 150 kW or more, and the highest declared power is 560 kW.
Nottingham is the best-covered town, with 92 stations, or 9% of the region's total. The most common operator is POD Point, with 218 stations (22% of the stations whose operator is known). The most widespread connector is Type 2 (Socket Only), offered by 73% of stations.
Breakdown by power
- Up to 7.4 kW (slow charging)48047%
- 7.4 to 22 kW (standard charging)21020%
- 22 to 49 kW81%
- 50 to 149 kW (fast charging)27727%
- 150 kW and above (ultra-fast charging)505%
Each station is classed by its most powerful connector. Stations with no declared power, not counted: 2.
Connector types available
- Type 2 (Socket Only)752
- CHAdeMO296
- CCS (Type 2)285
- Type 2 (Tethered Connector)136
- BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp38
One station can offer several connectors, so the total exceeds the number of stations.
Main operators
Operators ranked by number of stations. The operator is known for 95% of the stations in East Midlands.
- POD Point21822%
- BP Pulse18319%
- Charge Your Car10010%
- The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions )465%
- InstaVolt Ltd444%
Best-covered towns
| Town | Stations | Of which fast |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham | 92 | 38 |
| Leicester | 79 | 15 |
| Derby | 52 | 17 |
| Lincoln | 42 | 9 |
| Northampton | 39 | 16 |
| Corby | 35 | 4 |
| Chesterfield | 29 | 8 |
| Kettering | 21 | 7 |
Nearby regions
- West Midlands1,512 stations, 25% fast
- East of England1,391 stations, 25% fast
- Yorkshire and the Humber1,031 stations, 37% fast
- London12,196 stations, 4% fast
- South East England2,786 stations, 23% fast
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in East Midlands?
The price depends on the network operator and the station's power output; it's usually shown in the operator's app before you start charging.
How do I find a fast-charging station in East Midlands?
East Midlands has 323 fast stations of 50 kW and above, 50 of them at 150 kW or more. Among the best-covered towns, Nottingham has the most (38). On the interactive map, filter by power output to display them.
Which charging operators are present in East Midlands?
The operators with the most stations in East Midlands are POD Point, BP Pulse, Charge Your Car, The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions ), and InstaVolt Ltd.
Is this data up to date?
The figures on this page come from Open Charge Map, a collaborative database continuously updated by its contributors. The exact station count can vary from one day to the next, and this page only covers the territory of East Midlands.
Data: Open Charge Map (openchargemap.org), a free collaborative database.
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