Curated guide

Charging stations in Bolton

Everything you need to know before charging in and around Bolton: location, power and operators, kept up to date around the clock.

Fastest charger: Lidl-Farnworth (50 kW)

55
public charge points
0
fast chargers ≥150 kW
23
charging stations
50
kW · Max power

Bolton has 55 public charge points across 23 locations, and 0 of them are fast ones (50 kW or more).

The most powerful charger in the city delivers up to 50 kW, and there are chargers from 7 different operators.

As in most cities, you will find slow AC charging in the centre where cars park for long stretches, while the powerful fast chargers sit by the arterial roads and large car parks.

Operators in Bolton
POD PointBe.EVCharge Your CarBP PulseThe GeniePoint NetworkInstaVolt LtdChargePoint
All charging stations
Lidl-FarnworthBolton · 50 kW · 1 charge pointsShell MeadowBolton · 50 kW · 3 charge pointsLidl Manchester RdBolton · 50 kW · 1 charge pointsSoho Street ParkingBolton · 50 kW · 1 charge pointsMiddlebrook Retail & Leisure ParkBolton · 50 kW · 5 charge pointsHorwich Service StationBolton · 50 kW · 1 charge pointsMFG Shell MeadowBolton · 50 kW · 1 charge pointsSTAGS RETAIL STAGS RETAIL 1Bolton · 22 kW · 1 charge pointsGMEV PAYG Charge PointBolton · 7 kW · 2 charge pointsTopp Way Multi Storey Car ParkBolton · 7 kW · 1 charge pointsGMEV PAYG Charge PointBolton · 7 kW · 2 charge pointsTesco Extra - Bolton HorwichBolton · 7 kW · 2 charge pointsDeane Road Multi Storey Car ParkBolton · 7 kW · 1 charge pointsSureStore - Self Storage BoltonBolton · 7 kW · 1 charge pointsTesco Extra Bolton HorwichBolton · 7 kW · 4 charge pointsGMEV PAYG Charge PointBolton · 7 kW · 2 charge pointsBolton RoadBolton · 7 kW · 2 charge pointsWright Street Car ParkBolton · 7 kW · 2 charge pointsOctagon MultistoreyBolton · 7 kW · 6 charge pointsTopp Way Multi Storey Car ParkBolton · 7 kW · 6 charge pointsDeane Road Multi Storey Car ParkBolton · 7 kW · 6 charge pointsSainsburys WesthoughtonBolton · 3 kW · 2 charge pointsSainsburys Car ParkBolton · 3 kW · 2 charge points
Frequently asked questions
How many public charging stations are there in Bolton?
There are 55 public charge points across 23 charging stations in Bolton.
Are there fast chargers in Bolton?
There are no registered fast charge points (50 kW+) in Bolton in our data yet. See the map for the nearest fast chargers outside the city.
Can I pay by card at chargers in Bolton?
Yes. Under the EU rule AFIR, new fast chargers of 50 kW must accept card or contactless payment, so you can pay without an app or subscription. The ad hoc price is often higher per kWh than a subscription, though.