Location by UK region
EV charging stations: Scotland
Scotland has 1,916 charging stations listed on Open Charge Map across its territory.
Including 559 fast-charging stations (DC, 50 kW or more).
Key figures
- Stations listed
- 1,916
- Rank 3 of 12
- Share of the national total
- 7%
- Fast stations (50 kW and above)
- 559
- Fast-charging share
- 29%
- Rank 3 of 12
- Maximum power
- 360 kW
The charging network in Scotland in detail
With 1,916 stations listed, Scotland holds 7% of the 27,277 stations Open Charge Map records in the United Kingdom, which ranks the region 3 out of 12 among the UK regions.
29% of these stations offer fast charging (DC, 50 kW and above), more than the national average (16%). 47 stations deliver 150 kW or more, and the highest declared power is 360 kW.
Glasgow is the best-covered town, with 183 stations, or 10% of the region's total. The most common operator is Chargeplace Scotland, with 1,280 stations (69% of the stations whose operator is known). The most widespread connector is Type 2 (Socket Only), offered by 76% of stations.
Breakdown by power
- Up to 7.4 kW (slow charging)74339%
- 7.4 to 22 kW (standard charging)59031%
- 22 to 49 kW111%
- 50 to 149 kW (fast charging)51427%
- 150 kW and above (ultra-fast charging)472%
Each station is classed by its most powerful connector. Stations with no declared power, not counted: 11.
Connector types available
- Type 2 (Socket Only)1,455
- CHAdeMO541
- CCS (Type 2)473
- Type 2 (Tethered Connector)413
- Tesla (Model S/X)61
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 97% of the stations in Scotland.
- Chargeplace Scotland1,28069%
- POD Point18710%
- Tesla (Tesla-only charging)643%
- BP Pulse382%
- Osprey Charging322%
Best-covered towns
| Town | Stations | Of which fast |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | 183 | 37 |
| Edinburgh | 84 | 19 |
| Aberdeen | 78 | 22 |
| Dundee | 59 | 17 |
| Stirling | 25 | 5 |
| Perth | 24 | 8 |
| Inverness | 23 | 10 |
| Dumfries | 19 | 6 |
Nearby regions
- North East England853 stations, 21% fast
- Northern Ireland476 stations, 28% fast
- North West England1,590 stations, 23% fast
- Yorkshire and the Humber1,031 stations, 37% fast
- West Midlands1,512 stations, 25% fast
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Scotland?
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 Scotland?
Scotland has 559 fast stations of 50 kW and above, 47 of them at 150 kW or more. Among the best-covered towns, Glasgow has the most (37). On the interactive map, filter by power output to display them.
Which charging operators are present in Scotland?
The operators with the most stations in Scotland are Chargeplace Scotland, POD Point, Tesla (Tesla-only charging), BP Pulse, and Osprey Charging.
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 Scotland.
Data: Open Charge Map (openchargemap.org), a free collaborative database.
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