Location by UK region
EV charging stations: Wales
Wales has 907 charging stations listed on Open Charge Map across its territory.
Including 181 fast-charging stations (DC, 50 kW or more).
Key figures
- Stations listed
- 907
- Rank 10 of 12
- Share of the national total
- 3%
- Fast stations (50 kW and above)
- 181
- Fast-charging share
- 20%
- Rank 11 of 12
- Maximum power
- 400 kW
The charging network in Wales in detail
With 907 stations listed, Wales holds 3% of the 27,277 stations Open Charge Map records in the United Kingdom, which ranks the region 10 out of 12 among the UK regions.
20% of these stations offer fast charging (DC, 50 kW and above), more than the national average (16%). 22 stations deliver 150 kW or more, and the highest declared power is 400 kW.
Cardiff is the best-covered town, with 96 stations, or 11% of the region's total. The most common operator is POD Point, with 144 stations (17% 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)35639%
- 7.4 to 22 kW (standard charging)36440%
- 22 to 49 kW20%
- 50 to 149 kW (fast charging)15918%
- 150 kW and above (ultra-fast charging)222%
Each station is classed by its most powerful connector. Stations with no declared power, not counted: 4.
Connector types available
- Type 2 (Socket Only)733
- CHAdeMO166
- CCS (Type 2)151
- BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp66
- Type 2 (Tethered Connector)63
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 Wales.
- POD Point14417%
- Connected Kerb11113%
- Silverstone Green Energy9010%
- Zero Carbon World8610%
- Evolt Network (Swarco E.Connect)587%
Best-covered towns
| Town | Stations | Of which fast |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 96 | 15 |
| Newport | 58 | 15 |
| Swansea | 42 | 4 |
| Bridgend | 20 | 4 |
| Barry | 19 | 2 |
| Wrexham | 18 | 4 |
| Carmarthen | 17 | 5 |
| Haverfordwest | 16 | 7 |
Nearby regions
- West Midlands1,512 stations, 25% fast
- South West England1,592 stations, 27% fast
- North West England1,590 stations, 23% fast
- East Midlands1,027 stations, 31% fast
- Yorkshire and the Humber1,031 stations, 37% fast
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Wales?
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 Wales?
Wales has 181 fast stations of 50 kW and above, 22 of them at 150 kW or more. Among the best-covered towns, Cardiff has the most (15). On the interactive map, filter by power output to display them.
Which charging operators are present in Wales?
The operators with the most stations in Wales are POD Point, Connected Kerb, Silverstone Green Energy, Zero Carbon World, and Evolt Network (Swarco E.Connect).
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 Wales.
Data: Open Charge Map (openchargemap.org), a free collaborative database.
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