🔌 EV Network Guides

Compare UK EV charging networks

In-depth guides to every major UK charging network — live pricing, chargepoint counts, membership savings, driver tips and coverage maps. Updated May 2026.

Sun-to-Wheel — Britain's premium electric forecourt network

2,000+ chargepoints 360 kW

The UK's largest rapid charging network by owned chargers

9,000+ chargepoints 150 kW

89p/kWh (rapid)

★★★☆☆

Pan-European ultra-rapid charging at up to 350 kW

400+ UK connectors chargepoints 350 kW

74p/kWh (contactless)

Simple, reliable rapid charging — just tap and charge

2,100+ chargepoints 120–150 kW

87–89p/kWh (contactless)

★★★★☆

Tesla Supercharger

The UK's highest-rated charging network — now open to all EVs

3,500+ UK connectors chargepoints 250 kW (V3) / 150 kW (V2)

56p/kWh (non-Tesla, daytime)

Charging while you shop at Tesco, Lidl and more

8,200+ public chargepoints 75 kW (rapid)

35–83p/kWh (varies by site)

Ultra-rapid hubs on major UK transport routes

1,377+ chargepoints 300 kW

87p/kWh (contactless)

The UK's largest charging network by total connector count

14,500+ chargepoints 175 kW

59–89p/kWh (varies)

★★★☆☆

Ultra-rapid charging on petrol station forecourts, simply tap and go

2,800+ chargepoints 400 kW

79p/kWh (fixed, all sites)

Quick price comparison — March 2026

Network	PAYG rapid	Best rate	Max speed
Tesla Supercharger	57p/kWh	~21p/kWh (off-peak, Tesla owners)	250 kW
MFG EV Power	79p/kWh	79p/kWh (fixed)	400 kW
IONITY	74p/kWh	43p/kWh (Power subscription)	350 kW
GRIDSERVE	82–89p/kWh	~63p/kWh (Plus membership)	360 kW
InstaVolt	87–89p/kWh	60p/kWh (off-peak app)	150 kW
Osprey	87p/kWh	74p/kWh (app, weekends)	300 kW
bp pulse	89p/kWh	~69p/kWh (subscription)	150 kW
Shell Recharge	59–89p/kWh	54p/kWh (app, ubitricity)	175 kW
Pod Point	35–83p/kWh	35p/kWh (Tesco AC)	75 kW

Prices correct as of March 2026. Rapid = 50 kW+. Source: Zapmap, network websites, Chargenet.co.uk.