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EV charging stations: South West England
South West England has 1,592 charging stations listed on Open Charge Map across its territory.
Including 430 fast-charging stations (DC, 50 kW or more).
Key figures
- Stations listed
- 1,592
- Rank 4 of 12
- Share of the national total
- 6%
- Fast stations (50 kW and above)
- 430
- Fast-charging share
- 27%
- Rank 5 of 12
- Maximum power
- 360 kW
The charging network in South West England in detail
With 1,592 stations listed, South West England holds 6% of the 27,277 stations Open Charge Map records in the United Kingdom, which ranks the region 4 out of 12 among the UK regions.
27% of these stations offer fast charging (DC, 50 kW and above), more than the national average (16%). 70 stations deliver 150 kW or more, and the highest declared power is 360 kW.
Bristol is the best-covered town, with 140 stations, or 9% of the region's total. The most common operator is POD Point, with 382 stations (25% of the stations whose operator is known). The most widespread connector is Type 2 (Socket Only), offered by 66% of stations.
Breakdown by power
- Up to 7.4 kW (slow charging)67843%
- 7.4 to 22 kW (standard charging)43828%
- 22 to 49 kW312%
- 50 to 149 kW (fast charging)36123%
- 150 kW and above (ultra-fast charging)704%
Each station is classed by its most powerful connector. Stations with no declared power, not counted: 14.
Connector types available
- Type 2 (Socket Only)1,048
- CCS (Type 2)399
- CHAdeMO376
- Type 2 (Tethered Connector)163
- Tesla (Model S/X)124
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 95% of the stations in South West England.
- POD Point38225%
- The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions )15610%
- BP Pulse1238%
- Zero Carbon World1148%
- Tesla (Tesla-only charging)1127%
Best-covered towns
| Town | Stations | Of which fast |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 140 | 40 |
| Plymouth | 75 | 16 |
| Exeter | 68 | 13 |
| Swindon | 65 | 17 |
| Bournemouth | 40 | 11 |
| Gloucester | 35 | 9 |
| Bath | 31 | 3 |
| Taunton | 29 | 9 |
Nearby regions
- Wales907 stations, 20% fast
- West Midlands1,512 stations, 25% fast
- South East England2,786 stations, 23% fast
- London12,196 stations, 4% fast
- East Midlands1,027 stations, 31% fast
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in South 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 South West England?
South West England has 430 fast stations of 50 kW and above, 70 of them at 150 kW or more. Among the best-covered towns, Bristol has the most (40). On the interactive map, filter by power output to display them.
Which charging operators are present in South West England?
The operators with the most stations in South West England are POD Point, The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions ), BP Pulse, Zero Carbon World, and Tesla (Tesla-only 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 South West England.
Data: Open Charge Map (openchargemap.org), a free collaborative database.
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