Location by UK region
EV charging stations: East of England
East of England has 1,391 charging stations listed on Open Charge Map across its territory.
Including 353 fast-charging stations (DC, 50 kW or more).
Key figures
- Stations listed
- 1,391
- Rank 7 of 12
- Share of the national total
- 5%
- Fast stations (50 kW and above)
- 353
- Fast-charging share
- 25%
- Rank 6 of 12
- Maximum power
- 400 kW
The charging network in East of England in detail
With 1,391 stations listed, East of England holds 5% of the 27,277 stations Open Charge Map records in the United Kingdom, which ranks the region 7 out of 12 among the UK regions.
25% of these stations offer fast charging (DC, 50 kW and above), more than the national average (16%). 111 stations deliver 150 kW or more, and the highest declared power is 400 kW.
Cambridge is the best-covered town, with 77 stations, or 6% of the region's total. The most common operator is POD Point, with 364 stations (28% of the stations whose operator is known). The most widespread connector is Type 2 (Socket Only), offered by 75% of stations.
Breakdown by power
- Up to 7.4 kW (slow charging)78157%
- 7.4 to 22 kW (standard charging)23317%
- 22 to 49 kW60%
- 50 to 149 kW (fast charging)24818%
- 150 kW and above (ultra-fast charging)1118%
Each station is classed by its most powerful connector. Stations with no declared power, not counted: 12.
Connector types available
- Type 2 (Socket Only)1,042
- CCS (Type 2)320
- CHAdeMO288
- Type 2 (Tethered Connector)116
- BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp83
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 94% of the stations in East of England.
- POD Point36428%
- BP Pulse28021%
- Blink Charging715%
- The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions )665%
- ElectRoad595%
Best-covered towns
| Town | Stations | Of which fast |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 77 | 11 |
| Norwich | 62 | 14 |
| Watford | 62 | 8 |
| Colchester | 45 | 11 |
| Ipswich | 44 | 11 |
| Luton | 42 | 2 |
| Bedford | 38 | 8 |
| Peterborough | 33 | 11 |
Nearby regions
- London12,196 stations, 4% fast
- East Midlands1,027 stations, 31% fast
- South East England2,786 stations, 23% fast
- West Midlands1,512 stations, 25% fast
- Yorkshire and the Humber1,031 stations, 37% fast
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in East of England?
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 of England?
East of England has 353 fast stations of 50 kW and above, 111 of them at 150 kW or more. Among the best-covered towns, Norwich has the most (14). On the interactive map, filter by power output to display them.
Which charging operators are present in East of England?
The operators with the most stations in East of England are POD Point, BP Pulse, Blink Charging, The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions ), and ElectRoad.
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 of England.
Data: Open Charge Map (openchargemap.org), a free collaborative database.
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