EV Charging Stations in London, England
Within 15 km of central London there are 5,000+ charging locations and 6,865 charging ports, 306 of them rated 50 kW or more: a network made mostly of Level 2 chargers, suited to stops of an hour or more. The most present network is Shell Recharge Solutions, with 2537 locations.
Charging networks in London
The networks with the most locations within 15 km of the centre. Most need their app or RFID card, and a growing number of fast chargers take a contactless card: the apps and cards guide explains how to keep it to two or three.
| Network | Locations |
|---|---|
| Shell Recharge Solutions | 2537 |
| Char.gy | 1169 |
| Total Energies | 466 |
| SureCharge (FM Conway) | 408 |
| BP Pulse | 133 |
| POD Point | 94 |
Connectors available
4% of the ports in London deliver 50 kW or more in DC. Type 2 posts usually need your own cable; CCS2 and CHAdeMO chargers have the cable attached. Not sure which your car takes? Read the connector guide.
| Connector | Ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Type 2 | 5721 | 85% |
| J1772 | 526 | 8% |
| Wall outlet | 166 | 2% |
| CHAdeMO | 152 | 2% |
| CCS2 | 122 | 2% |
| NACS / Tesla | 25 | 0% |
| Other | 3 | 0% |
Using the London map
The map above shows every station with its connectors, power and, where the network reports it, live availability. Tap a pin for details and directions. Filters narrow the view to your connector, a minimum speed or a single network, and the locate button recentres on you.
London is in England, United Kingdom, with about 9M residents. Charger data comes from Open Charge Map and was last refreshed in September 2026; always check live status on the map before making a detour.
Other cities in England
- Charging stations in Shepherds Bush (4177 locations)
- Charging stations in Fulham (3669 locations)
- Charging stations in Islington (3609 locations)
- Charging stations in City of Westminster (3029 locations)
- Charging stations in Willesden (2916 locations)
- Charging stations in Barnes (2673 locations)
See all of England or the United Kingdom.
Useful guides
- How to use a public EV charging stationStep by step: finding a free charger, paying by app, card or tap, plugging in, ending the session and avoiding idle fees.
- EV connector types explained: J1772, CCS, NACS, Type 2 and CHAdeMOWhich plug your car uses, which chargers it fits, and why North America and the rest of the world differ.
- How much does it cost to charge an electric car?Public and home charging prices in the US, UK, Canada and Australia, per kWh and per 100 miles, plus the fees that catch people out.
- Level 1, Level 2 and DC fast charging: what the speeds really meanRealistic charging times, why your car caps the speed, the 80% rule and when each level makes sense.