Charging away from home

UK Charging Networks – What cards, apps and accounts do I need?

Last modified: 2017-06-24

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Charging CompanyCostCard / App or Debit Card?NotesLink
Tesla Superchargers£ 0.20 per kWh 400 kWh (~1,000 miles) of Supercharger credits are awarded annually. Or unlimited supercharging with referral code from existing ownerDebit card linked to Tesla.com accountLocated across the UK and Europe. Currently Tesla vehicles only.Tesla Supercharger Guides or Tesla.com/superchargers
Tesla Destination ChargersFree for 99% of locations. Some locations require you to be a paying guest for use.NoneLocated across the UK and Europe. Open to Tesla and Non Tesla vehicles.Tesla Destination Chargers Explained
Ecotricity (Rapid)17p per unit of energy you use, plus £3 connection fee per charge (maximum length of charging sessions to 45 minutes) for non-Ecotricity energy customersAppLocated at most motorway service stations. Suggested that you use a chademo adapter when charging for the peak performance. All units haveEcotricity.co.uk
Chargemaster Polar Plus (Mostly 7kW but some Rapid)Monthly Subscription of £7.85 p/m + VAT + 9p/kWhRFID CardFirst 3 months free. Some locations are free to charge at. Linked in with some CYC locations.polar-network.com
Chargemaster Polar Instant (Mostly 7kW but some Rapid)£1.20-£1.50 admin connection charge + £6/30mins rapid or £1.50 7kWAppSome locations are free to charge at.polarinstant.com
PodPointMost are free 7kW chargersAppUp to 15 minutes of free charging is available simply by plugging in; to extend the charge beyond 15 minutes, payment needs to be provided via iPhone app or website. Each charger has a unique name, e.g. Lisa-Chrisopen.pod-point.com & pod-point.com
ChargeYourCar (CYC)Most are free, including rapid chargers. £1 connection fee (Free at all Scotland locations)CardA must for Scotland.ChargeYourCar.org
ChargePointGenieRapid London (inside M25) Connection fee £1.80 Cost per kW hour £0.30p Overstay charge after 1 hour £10.00 Rest of UK (outside M25) Connection fee £1.00 Cost per kW hour £0.30p Overstay charge after 1 hour £10.00 Fast London (inside M25) Connection fee £0.50 Cost per kW hour £0.30p Overstay charge after 4 hours £10.00 Rest of UK (outside M25) Connection fee £0.50 Cost per kW hour £0.30p Overstay charge after 4 hours £10.00RFID Card or App chargepointservices.co.uk
TeslowJuiceBottle of Wine for a full charge. Thank you for anything else.FreeOpen to Model S & Model X Tesla Owners ONLYteslowjuice.com
SourceLondonFull £4/month or Flexi £10 one off + (Rapid) £1.80 session fee + £0.30 per kWh OR 3.6p (Full) or 5.9p (Flexi) for 3-7kW chargersApp or WebsiteYou can reserve chargers from the appSourceLondon.net

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