EV Charging Stations in Rutherglen, Scotland
Within 5 km of central Rutherglen there are 94 charging locations and 298 charging ports, 84 of them rated 50 kW or more: a healthy mix of Level 2 chargers for longer stops and DC fast chargers for top-ups. The most present network is Chargeplace Scotland, with 67 locations.
Charging networks in Rutherglen
The networks with the most locations within 5 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 |
|---|---|
| Chargeplace Scotland | 67 |
| POD Point | 9 |
| Blink Charging | 4 |
| InstaVolt Ltd | 3 |
| Osprey Charging | 2 |
| Ionity | 1 |
Connectors available
28% of the ports in Rutherglen 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 | 205 | 69% |
| CCS2 | 46 | 15% |
| CHAdeMO | 35 | 12% |
| Wall outlet | 12 | 4% |
Using the Rutherglen 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.
Rutherglen is in Scotland, United Kingdom, with about 31K 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 Scotland
- Charging stations in Glasgow (181 locations)
- Charging stations in Edinburgh (85 locations)
- Charging stations in Aberdeen (68 locations)
- Charging stations in Renfrew (63 locations)
- Charging stations in Dundee (58 locations)
- Charging stations in Motherwell (44 locations)
See all of Scotland 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.