Shell Recharge
Shell Recharge is Shell's EV charging division, combining NewMotion (business charging) and ubitricity (on-street lamppost chargers). The ubitricity network — over 8,000 lampposts converted to 3–7 kW chargers — is the largest on-street charging solution in the UK and a vital resource for flat and terrace house dwellers without driveways.
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Driver satisfaction
Pricing
💳 Shell Recharge subscription
30% off app pricing (up to 1,000 kWh)
Includes Shell Recharge rapids and ubitricity on-street lampposts. Particularly useful for drivers without a driveway who rely on on-street charging. ubitricity alone offers 54p/kWh via app.
Connectors & payment
- CCS DC (50–175 kW)
- Type 2 AC (3–22 kW)
- ubitricity lamppost connectors
- Contactless
- Shell Recharge App
- Charge Card
- Roaming platforms
Pros & cons
✓ Pros
- Largest network in UK — 14,500+ chargepoints
- ubitricity on-street lampposts are a lifeline for flat/terrace dwellers
- Shell forecourt rapids well-maintained
- 10p/kWh saving with app vs contactless
✗ Cons
- Quality varies enormously across the network
- ubitricity units are slow (3–7 kW)
- Subscription needed for best value
- Customer service reviews mixed
Octary driver tips
💡 Insider tips for Shell Recharge
Shell Recharge's strength is breadth, not speed. Use the app for 10p/kWh savings at rapids. If you live without a driveway, ubitricity lamppost chargers (via Shell Recharge app) at ~54p/kWh are often the best on-street option available.