Location by UK region
EV charging stations: Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland has 476 charging stations listed on Open Charge Map across its territory.
Including 132 fast-charging stations (DC, 50 kW or more).
Key figures
- Stations listed
- 476
- Rank 12 of 12
- Share of the national total
- 2%
- Fast stations (50 kW and above)
- 132
- Fast-charging share
- 28%
- Rank 4 of 12
- Maximum power
- 400 kW
The charging network in Northern Ireland in detail
With 476 stations listed, Northern Ireland holds 2% of the 27,277 stations Open Charge Map records in the United Kingdom, which ranks the region 12 out of 12 among the UK regions.
28% of these stations offer fast charging (DC, 50 kW and above), more than the national average (16%). 45 stations deliver 150 kW or more, and the highest declared power is 400 kW.
Belfast is the best-covered town, with 70 stations, or 15% of the region's total. The most common operator is ESB Ecars, with 128 stations (29% of the stations whose operator is known). The most widespread connector is Type 2 (Socket Only), offered by 70% of stations.
Breakdown by power
- Up to 7.4 kW (slow charging)7617%
- 7.4 to 22 kW (standard charging)22950%
- 22 to 49 kW204%
- 50 to 149 kW (fast charging)8819%
- 150 kW and above (ultra-fast charging)4510%
Each station is classed by its most powerful connector. Stations with no declared power, not counted: 18.
Connector types available
- Type 2 (Socket Only)334
- CCS (Type 2)152
- CHAdeMO54
- Tesla (Model S/X)9
- Type 2 (Tethered Connector)9
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 92% of the stations in Northern Ireland.
- ESB Ecars12829%
- Weev11326%
- EZO4510%
- POD Point338%
- BP Pulse246%
Best-covered towns
| Town | Stations | Of which fast |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast | 70 | 23 |
| Antrim | 23 | 3 |
| Newry | 16 | 4 |
| Dungannon | 14 | 5 |
| Craigavon | 14 | 1 |
| Ballymena | 13 | 6 |
| Bangor | 13 | 8 |
| Newtownabbey | 13 | 4 |
Nearby regions
- North West England1,590 stations, 23% fast
- Wales907 stations, 20% fast
- North East England853 stations, 21% fast
- Yorkshire and the Humber1,031 stations, 37% fast
- Scotland1,916 stations, 29% fast
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Northern Ireland?
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 Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland has 132 fast stations of 50 kW and above, 45 of them at 150 kW or more. Among the best-covered towns, Belfast has the most (23). On the interactive map, filter by power output to display them.
Which charging operators are present in Northern Ireland?
The operators with the most stations in Northern Ireland are ESB Ecars, Weev, EZO, POD Point, 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 Northern Ireland.
Data: Open Charge Map (openchargemap.org), a free collaborative database.
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