Location by UK region
EV charging stations: London
London has 12,196 charging stations listed on Open Charge Map across its territory.
Including 498 fast-charging stations (DC, 50 kW or more).
Key figures
- Stations listed
- 12,196
- Rank 1 of 12
- Share of the national total
- 45%
- Fast stations (50 kW and above)
- 498
- Fast-charging share
- 4%
- Rank 12 of 12
- Maximum power
- 350 kW
The charging network in London in detail
With 12,196 stations listed, London holds 45% of the 27,277 stations Open Charge Map records in the United Kingdom, which ranks the region 1 out of 12 among the UK regions.
4% of these stations offer fast charging (DC, 50 kW and above), less than the national average (16%). 75 stations deliver 150 kW or more, and the highest declared power is 350 kW.
London is the best-covered town, with 7,632 stations, or 63% of the region's total. The most common operator is Shell Recharge Solutions, with 4,922 stations (41% of the stations whose operator is known). The most widespread connector is Type 2 (Socket Only), offered by 95% of stations.
Breakdown by power
- Up to 7.4 kW (slow charging)10,68888%
- 7.4 to 22 kW (standard charging)9528%
- 22 to 49 kW90%
- 50 to 149 kW (fast charging)4243%
- 150 kW and above (ultra-fast charging)751%
Each station is classed by its most powerful connector. Stations with no declared power, not counted: 48.
Connector types available
- Type 2 (Socket Only)11,534
- Type 1 (J1772)644
- CHAdeMO474
- CCS (Type 2)366
- Type 2 (Tethered Connector)358
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 99% of the stations in London.
- Shell Recharge Solutions4,92241%
- Char.gy2,47320%
- SureCharge (FM Conway)1,77915%
- Total Energies1,1469%
- BP Pulse4514%
Best-covered towns
| Town | Stations | Of which fast |
|---|---|---|
| London | 7,632 | 248 |
| Hammersmith | 1,339 | 2 |
| Kingston | 195 | 0 |
| Hounslow | 162 | 9 |
| Ealing | 134 | 2 |
| Camden Town | 93 | 1 |
| Merton | 85 | 1 |
| Croydon | 73 | 7 |
Nearby regions
- South East England2,786 stations, 23% fast
- East of England1,391 stations, 25% fast
- East Midlands1,027 stations, 31% fast
- West Midlands1,512 stations, 25% fast
- South West England1,592 stations, 27% fast
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in London?
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 London?
London has 498 fast stations of 50 kW and above, 75 of them at 150 kW or more. Among the best-covered towns, London has the most (248). On the interactive map, filter by power output to display them.
Which charging operators are present in London?
The operators with the most stations in London are Shell Recharge Solutions, Char.gy, SureCharge (FM Conway), Total Energies, and BP Pulse.
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 London.
Data: Open Charge Map (openchargemap.org), a free collaborative database.
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