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EV charging stations: South East England
South East England has 2,786 charging stations listed on Open Charge Map across its territory.
Including 641 fast-charging stations (DC, 50 kW or more).
Key figures
- Stations listed
- 2,786
- Rank 2 of 12
- Share of the national total
- 10%
- Fast stations (50 kW and above)
- 641
- Fast-charging share
- 23%
- Rank 9 of 12
- Maximum power
- 400 kW
The charging network in South East England in detail
With 2,786 stations listed, South East England holds 10% of the 27,277 stations Open Charge Map records in the United Kingdom, which ranks the region 2 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%). 133 stations deliver 150 kW or more, and the highest declared power is 400 kW.
Brighton is the best-covered town, with 284 stations, or 10% of the region's total. The most common operator is POD Point, with 541 stations (20% 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)1,50155%
- 7.4 to 22 kW (standard charging)59422%
- 22 to 49 kW141%
- 50 to 149 kW (fast charging)51119%
- 150 kW and above (ultra-fast charging)1335%
Each station is classed by its most powerful connector. Stations with no declared power, not counted: 33.
Connector types available
- Type 2 (Socket Only)2,115
- CCS (Type 2)576
- CHAdeMO547
- Type 2 (Tethered Connector)299
- BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp140
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 South East England.
- POD Point54120%
- BP Pulse45917%
- Blink Charging28311%
- Joju Ltd1897%
- Shell Recharge Solutions1626%
Best-covered towns
| Town | Stations | Of which fast |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 284 | 1 |
| Milton Keynes | 146 | 59 |
| Portsmouth | 119 | 6 |
| Reading | 75 | 15 |
| Oxford | 69 | 11 |
| Southampton | 61 | 9 |
| Winchester | 52 | 10 |
| Newbury | 48 | 10 |
Nearby regions
- London12,196 stations, 4% 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 South East 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 South East England?
South East England has 641 fast stations of 50 kW and above, 133 of them at 150 kW or more. Among the best-covered towns, Milton Keynes has the most (59). On the interactive map, filter by power output to display them.
Which charging operators are present in South East England?
The operators with the most stations in South East England are POD Point, BP Pulse, Blink Charging, Joju Ltd, and Shell Recharge 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 South East England.
Data: Open Charge Map (openchargemap.org), a free collaborative database.
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