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EV charging stations: North West England
North West England has 1,590 charging stations listed on Open Charge Map across its territory.
Including 368 fast-charging stations (DC, 50 kW or more).
Key figures
- Stations listed
- 1,590
- Rank 5 of 12
- Share of the national total
- 6%
- Fast stations (50 kW and above)
- 368
- Fast-charging share
- 23%
- Rank 8 of 12
- Maximum power
- 350 kW
The charging network in North West England in detail
With 1,590 stations listed, North West England holds 6% of the 27,277 stations Open Charge Map records in the United Kingdom, which ranks the region 5 out of 12 among the UK regions.
23% of these stations offer fast charging (DC, 50 kW and above), more than the national average (16%). 63 stations deliver 150 kW or more, and the highest declared power is 350 kW.
Liverpool is the best-covered town, with 357 stations, or 22% of the region's total. The most common operator is Shell Recharge Solutions, with 319 stations (21% of the stations whose operator is known). The most widespread connector is Type 2 (Socket Only), offered by 81% of stations.
Breakdown by power
- Up to 7.4 kW (slow charging)95360%
- 7.4 to 22 kW (standard charging)25516%
- 22 to 49 kW50%
- 50 to 149 kW (fast charging)30519%
- 150 kW and above (ultra-fast charging)634%
Each station is classed by its most powerful connector. Stations with no declared power, not counted: 9.
Connector types available
- Type 2 (Socket Only)1,289
- CHAdeMO337
- CCS (Type 2)301
- Type 2 (Tethered Connector)141
- BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp47
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 96% of the stations in North West England.
- Shell Recharge Solutions31921%
- POD Point27618%
- BP Pulse17211%
- Charge Your Car1258%
- The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions )815%
Best-covered towns
| Town | Stations | Of which fast |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 357 | 17 |
| Manchester | 136 | 32 |
| Preston | 43 | 13 |
| Carlisle | 37 | 11 |
| Warrington | 34 | 6 |
| Salford | 31 | 10 |
| Stockport | 26 | 4 |
| Wigan | 23 | 10 |
Nearby regions
- Yorkshire and the Humber1,031 stations, 37% fast
- North East England853 stations, 21% fast
- West Midlands1,512 stations, 25% fast
- Wales907 stations, 20% fast
- East Midlands1,027 stations, 31% fast
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in North West 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 North West England?
North West England has 368 fast stations of 50 kW and above, 63 of them at 150 kW or more. Among the best-covered towns, Manchester has the most (32). On the interactive map, filter by power output to display them.
Which charging operators are present in North West England?
The operators with the most stations in North West England are Shell Recharge Solutions, POD Point, BP Pulse, Charge Your Car, and The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions ).
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 North West England.
Data: Open Charge Map (openchargemap.org), a free collaborative database.
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