EV Charging in Manchester, United Kingdom
Cheapest public fast-charge prices near Manchester — live operator rates, session fees and idle fees.
Around Manchester, the cheapest public DC fast charger runs about GBP0.56/kWh — currently Tesla — and the area has 126 fast-charge points with up to 350 kW output. Rates are 2026 ad-hoc figures; confirm the live price in each operator's app before you plug in.
Cheapest DC
Tesla
GBP0.56/kWh
Stations
126
Manchester
Fastest
350 kW
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Manchester has 126 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 Manchester is Tesla at GBP0.56/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tesla Keele Northbound Supercharger | 150 kW | Type 2 | GBP0.56/kWh | — | — |
Tesla Keele Southbound Supercharger | 150 kW | Type 2 | GBP0.56/kWh | — | — |
Tesla Manchester Trafford Centre Supercharger | 250 kW | CCS2 | GBP0.56/kWh | — | — |
Tesla Manchester-South Supercharger | 120 kW | Type 2 | GBP0.56/kWh | — | — |
Tesla Warrington Supercharger | 150 kW | Type 2 | GBP0.56/kWh | — | — |
Pod Point LIDL | 50 kW | CCS2 / CHAdeMO / Type 2 (Tethered Connector) | GBP0.62/kWh | — | — |
Pod Point Lidl - Glossop | 50 kW | Tesla / Type 2 (Tethered Connector) / CHAdeMO | GBP0.62/kWh | — | — |
Pod Point Lidl - Todmorden | 50 kW | Type 2 (Tethered Connector) / CHAdeMO | GBP0.62/kWh | — | — |
Pod Point Lidl - Tyldesley | 50 kW | Tesla / CHAdeMO / CCS2 | GBP0.62/kWh | — | — |
Pod Point Lidl - Tyldesley | 50 kW | Tesla / Type 2 (Tethered Connector) / CHAdeMO | GBP0.62/kWh | — | — |
Charging in Manchester — FAQ
How much does it cost to charge in Manchester?
Prices in Manchester range with the United Kingdom public network. The cheapest DC fast-charge is Tesla at GBP0.56/kWh; session and idle fees can apply on top.
Which operator is cheapest in Manchester?
Tesla is currently the cheapest public DC network around Manchester.
Does Manchester have fast chargers?
Yes. Manchester 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.