Location by UK region
EV charging stations: West Midlands
West Midlands has 1,512 charging stations listed on Open Charge Map across its territory.
Including 371 fast-charging stations (DC, 50 kW or more).
Key figures
- Stations listed
- 1,512
- Rank 6 of 12
- Share of the national total
- 6%
- Fast stations (50 kW and above)
- 371
- Fast-charging share
- 25%
- Rank 7 of 12
- Maximum power
- 360 kW
The charging network in West Midlands in detail
With 1,512 stations listed, West Midlands holds 6% of the 27,277 stations Open Charge Map records in the United Kingdom, which ranks the region 6 out of 12 among the UK regions.
25% of these stations offer fast charging (DC, 50 kW and above), more than the national average (16%). 56 stations deliver 150 kW or more, and the highest declared power is 360 kW.
Coventry is the best-covered town, with 501 stations, or 33% of the region's total. The most common operator is Char.gy, with 344 stations (24% of the stations whose operator is known). The most widespread connector is Type 2 (Socket Only), offered by 78% of stations.
Breakdown by power
- Up to 7.4 kW (slow charging)89059%
- 7.4 to 22 kW (standard charging)18813%
- 22 to 49 kW423%
- 50 to 149 kW (fast charging)32021%
- 150 kW and above (ultra-fast charging)564%
Each station is classed by its most powerful connector. Stations with no declared power, not counted: 16.
Connector types available
- Type 2 (Socket Only)1,176
- CHAdeMO337
- CCS (Type 2)296
- Type 2 (Tethered Connector)183
- BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp43
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 94% of the stations in West Midlands.
- Char.gy34424%
- POD Point23717%
- BP Pulse20615%
- Connected Kerb14210%
- The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions )896%
Best-covered towns
| Town | Stations | Of which fast |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry | 501 | 32 |
| Birmingham | 120 | 36 |
| Solihull | 41 | 6 |
| Wolverhampton | 34 | 14 |
| Stafford | 33 | 4 |
| Hereford | 28 | 3 |
| Warwick | 27 | 8 |
| Worcester | 24 | 11 |
Nearby regions
- East Midlands1,027 stations, 31% fast
- Wales907 stations, 20% fast
- Yorkshire and the Humber1,031 stations, 37% fast
- North West England1,590 stations, 23% fast
- London12,196 stations, 4% fast
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in West Midlands?
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 West Midlands?
West Midlands has 371 fast stations of 50 kW and above, 56 of them at 150 kW or more. Among the best-covered towns, Birmingham has the most (36). On the interactive map, filter by power output to display them.
Which charging operators are present in West Midlands?
The operators with the most stations in West Midlands are Char.gy, POD Point, BP Pulse, Connected Kerb, and The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV 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 West Midlands.
Data: Open Charge Map (openchargemap.org), a free collaborative database.
All UK regions