EV Charging in London, United Kingdom
Cheapest public fast-charge prices near London — live operator rates, session fees and idle fees.
Around London, the cheapest public DC fast charger runs about GBP0.50/kWh — currently Exploren — and the area has 400 fast-charge points with up to 400 kW output. Rates are 2026 ad-hoc figures; confirm the live price in each operator's app before you plug in.
Cheapest DC
Exploren
GBP0.50/kWh
Stations
400
London
Fastest
400 kW
Fastned
London has 400 public EV charging stations across the networks listed below. Rates are ad-hoc / pay-as-you-go public figures for United Kingdom.
The cheapest DC fast-charge near London is Exploren at GBP0.50/kWh. Always confirm the live price in the operator’s app before you plug in.
Operator rates (per kWh)
| Operator | Power | Billing | Rate | Connection | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Exploren EuroTunnel | 210 kW | CHAdeMO / CCS2 / Tesla | GBP0.50/kWh | — | — |
Exploren Premier Inn Felixstowe | 50 kW | CCS2 | GBP0.50/kWh | — | — |
Tesla Anglia Parkway South | 250 kW | CCS2 | GBP0.56/kWh | — | — |
Tesla Birchanger Green Supercharger | 150 kW | Type 2 | GBP0.56/kWh | — | — |
Tesla Braintree Supercharger | 120 kW | Type 2 | GBP0.56/kWh | — | — |
Tesla Colchester | 120 kW | Type 2 | GBP0.56/kWh | — | — |
Tesla Dartford Supercharger | 130 kW | Type 2 | GBP0.56/kWh | — | — |
Tesla Dartford Tesla Service Centre Superchargers | 250 kW | CCS2 | GBP0.56/kWh | — | — |
Tesla Denbies Vineyard | 250 kW | CCS2 | GBP0.56/kWh | — | — |
Tesla Elmswell Services (EV Tesla OTM) - Elmswell, UK | 250 kW | CCS2 | GBP0.56/kWh | — | — |
Charging in London — FAQ
How much does it cost to charge in London?
Prices in London range with the United Kingdom public network. The cheapest DC fast-charge is Exploren at GBP0.50/kWh; session and idle fees can apply on top.
Which operator is cheapest in London?
Exploren is currently the cheapest public DC network around London.
Does London have fast chargers?
Yes. London has DC fast-charge points (50 kW and above) as well as slower AC points — see the station list on the map.
Prices are public ad-hoc rates as of 2026 and change frequently. Confirm inside each operator’s app before a real trip.