ESB Energy offers a public network of rapid EV charge points in London and Coventry as well as charge points for taxi drivers. All ESB Energy charge points are Zap-Pay enabled and there are also membership, contactless and ESB app options available. ESB is part of the Zapmap Live data network and is a live Zap-Pay partner.

Rapid-only network Fastned specialises in charging hubs, and provides a range of different rapid charger speeds to EV drivers in one location. Access is via Zap-Pay, the Fastned app, RFID card, or via vehicle-to-charger communication using Fastned’s Autocharge feature. Fastned is part of the Zapmap Live data network and is a live Zap-Pay partner.

GeniePoint runs a national network, primarily operating rapid EV charge points, though with some fast units available at certain locations. All GeniePoint charge points are Zap-Pay enabled, or can also be accessed with an app or RFID card on a pay-as-you-go basis. GeniePoint is part of the Zap-Pay partner network as well as the Zapmap live data network.


 

MFG EV Power operates a network of rapid and ultra-rapid charging devices at service stations across the UK. There is no subscription or connection charge to use MFG devices. Drivers can pay for charging using Zap-Pay, contactless payment or through the MFG app.


 

Osprey has a UK-wide network of rapid chargers which support all EVs available on the market. Formerly known as Engenie, as Zapmap’s launch partner for Zap-Pay all Osprey charge points are Zap-Pay enabled, in addition to offering payment via contactless credit or debit cards or the Osprey app.

bp pulse, formerly known as Polar, is one of the UK’s largest public charging networks, with charge points ranging from three-pin units to rapid chargers available. Access is via smartphone app or RFID card, and there is both a pay-as-you-go or a subscription membership available. bp pulse is part of the Zapmap live data network.

Backed by Transport Scotland, the ChargePlace Scotland network provides hundreds of EV charging points across the the country. Users can access the points using a ChargePlace Scotland RFID card or online.

Charge Your Car is one of the largest public charging networks in the UK, with devices available nationwide. These are either free to use or charged on a pay-as-you-go basis. Access is via RFID card, and Polar Plus customers can also use CYC points.

The Electric Highway public charging network covers the UK’s motorway network, with points at service stations across Britain. It is owned and operated by GRIDSERVE, which has been upgrading all existing Electric Highway charging devices, and is also installing new Electric Highway locations. The GRIDSERVE Electric Highway is part of the Zapmap live data network.

InstaVolt operates a rapid charging network – with CCS and CHAdeMO connectors available – on a pay-as-you-go basis. There is no subscription, membership, RFID card, or app required. Instead all of its rapid chargers accept contactless payment from a credit or debit card.

Swarco’s E.Connect network is rapidly growing, having an established base in Europe and a number of partnerships already in the UK. As a charge point manufacturer, the company is now rolling out its own network across the country.


 

Ionity is a pan-European ultra-rapid charging network, that installs multiple 350 kW CCS units at locations along the main routes in the UK and the continent. Access is via app, QR code reader or RFID card.

With an expansive network, Pod Point aims to offer an EV charge point ‘everywhere you park’. With wide-spread coverage of fast chargers, Pod Point also provides rapid points for the likes of Tesco and Lidl. Units are accessed via the network’s smartphone or web app and are often free to use.

Shell Recharge is a rapid charging network, with points located at the company’s petrol station forecourts. No membership charges or RFID cards are needed, with access via the Shell Recharge app for rapid units, which offer CCS, CHAdeMO, or Type 2 charging.

Tesla operates two nationwide networks – Supercharger and Destination. Supercharger points are typically on motorway and trunk roads, providing rapid charger capability. Destination chargers are normally at locations such as hotels. No access app or RFID card needed.

Zap-Pay partner Mer has a public network of fast and rapid chargers across the UK. Drivers can access the network as guest users or by registering as customers. Mer is owned by Norwegian renewable energy supplier Statkraft and recently acquired the Hubsta network.


 

Currently based in the north of England, Alfa Power is set to roll-out chargers nationwide. It was the first network to add a 100 kW rapid (other than Tesla’s Superchargers), and access is via RFID card, app, or QR reader.

Clenergy EV is a growing network that aims to provide simple, fair and accessible electric vehicle charging. The network currently consists of a mixture of slow, fast and rapid charging devices across the UK. There is no membership fee to use Clenergy EV devices. Drivers can pay for charging through the Clenergy EV app or using an RFID card. Clenergy EV is part of the Zap-Map Live data network.

D2N2 is a regional public EV charging network for Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Operated by Charge Your Car on behalf of local authorities, there are cheaper rates available for residents of the region, alongside general public access.

Northern Ireland’s regional network, ecar has more than 150 devices available to EV drivers. Offering rapid and fast units, the network provides free access to all points via RFID card. Coverage is countrywide. ecarni is part of the Zap-Map live data network.

Based in Ireland, GOCharge operates a fast charging network predominantly made up of 22 kW units. Access is via RFID card or smartphone app.

Predominantly focused in the North West, the LiFe network is owned by RAW Charging, which took ownership of the LiFe network in November 2021. Users can either sign up for free and pay-per-usage with an account, or drivers can access points on a pay-as-you-go basis.


 

Plug-N-Go operates a pay-as-you-go public EV charging network across a number of areas in the United Kingdom, including the Channel Islands. Points are accessible via RFID card or the network’s smartphone app.

Revive is a regional public EV charging network covering the South West. Replacing Source West as the region’s network, Revive uses Geniepoint’s expertise and systems to provide EV drivers with pay-as-you-go access to fast and rapid points.


 

Managed on behalf of Transport for Greater Manchester, Be.EV is a community-first public charging network. Users can access the network via the Be.EV app and members card to enjoy reduced fees, online, or through contactless payment on rapid and ultra-rapid charging points.

Car Charged UK operates fast and rapid charge points, currently available in Yorkshire, the East Midlands and Wales. Access is via app or RFID card/fob for registered users, with PAYG access available via the website.

E.ON Drive has plans to expand rapidly in the UK from Europe, with large numbers of points due, including more than 180 ultra-rapid points by 2020. A range of slow, fast, rapid, and ultra-rapid points are planned, and access is via app, RFID card, or online payment portal.

EV-Dot operates fast 22 kW charge points in Norfolk and Kent, with the public EV charging network set to expand nationwide. Units are accessed via app, or RFID card/fob, with a pay-as-you-go pricing structure.

Zero Carbon World’s ZeroNet network specialises in providing EV charge points for hospitality locations, such as hotels, restaurants, pubs, and B&Bs. All are pay-as-you-go units – though many are free – and there is no RFID card or app needed to access the point.

Zap-Home has been set up by Zap-Map to allow peer-to-peer home charge point sharing for EV drivers. Available to registered Zap-Map users, Zap-Home lets the charge point owner set charging fees – if any – and access is dependant on the type of home unit available.

Zap-Work allows small business charge point owners to share their points with other EV drivers. A peer-to-peer charging network created by Zap-Map, Zap-Work lets the charge point owner set any fees – though some are free to use – and access is dependent on the point’s location and type.

Char.gy’s EV charge points are fitted to lamp posts, allowing for convenient on-street charging infrastructure. Available either on PAYG or with subscriptions tailored to those that don’t have off-street parking, the network’s charge points are accessed via its app or through Zap-Pay.

Zap-Pay coming soon: ChargeMyStreet is a community project currently based in Lancaster and Cumbria, creating a network of fast EV charge points for drivers without access to off-street parking and domestic charging.

Zap-Pay coming soon: Connected Kerb aims to accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility for all people with reliable, affordable and accessible electric vehicle charging solutions. Drivers can pay for charging through the Connected Kerb app or using an RFID card, and will soon be able to pay using Zap-Pay once Connected Kerb comes online.

EB Charging is an EV taxi specialist that runs publicly accessible charge points. The company, which was formerly known as Electric Blue, works closely with local authorities to ensure its charging points are sited in key locations within the relevant area. Its charging points are accessed with an RFID card or app.

Working in residential areas of UK towns and cities, Liberty Charge serves residents who don’t have access to off-street parking or charging facilities. Drivers can pay for charging on the network of fast, on-street devices through the Liberty Charge app, with an RFID card, or using a QR code. Liberty Charge is part of the Zap-Map Live data network.


 

Predominantly focused in the North West, the LiFe network is operated by RAW Charging. The LiFe taxi network comprises a small number of taxi-only charge points in and around Sheffield, which can be accessed with the PAYG LiFe app or RFID card.

Specialising in lamp-post and bollard installations, ubitricity’s large network provides charge points often found lining streets and in car parks. Available on a PAYG basis with credit or debit card payments, ubitricity also offers access via its SmartCable.


 

Source London runs a network of slow and fast charging devices. New points require a subscription to use and have a pay-per-use cost, or can be used on a pay-as-you-go basis – old units can be used for free – both accessed using an RFID card.