Curated guide

Charging stations in City of Edinburgh

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

Fastest charger: Edinburgh Newbridge Supercharger (250 kW)

31
public charge points
23
fast chargers ≥150 kW
7
charging stations
250
kW · Max power

City of Edinburgh has 31 public charge points across 7 locations, and 23 of them are fast ones (50 kW or more).

The most powerful charger in the city delivers up to 250 kW, and there are chargers from 4 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 City of Edinburgh
Chargeplace ScotlandTeslaMFG EV PowerPOD Point
All charging stations
Edinburgh Newbridge SuperchargerCity of Edinburgh · 250 kW · 16 charge pointsMFG BP SlatefordCity of Edinburgh · 150 kW · 7 charge pointsSouth Edinburgh Local Office, Captain's Road, EdinburghCity of Edinburgh · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsNorth West Locality Office, EdinburghCity of Edinburgh · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsNorth Platt CrescentCity of Edinburgh · 7 kW · 1 charge pointsRBS Headquarters, EdinburghCity of Edinburgh · 7 kW · 1 charge pointsBelmont Kia and MitsubishiCity of Edinburgh · 7 kW · 2 charge points
Frequently asked questions
How many public charging stations are there in City of Edinburgh?
There are 31 public charge points across 7 charging stations in City of Edinburgh, including 23 fast chargers (≥150 kW).
Are there fast chargers in City of Edinburgh?
Yes. City of Edinburgh has 23 fast charge points (50 kW or more). Filter for fast charging on the map to see only those.
Can I pay by card at chargers in City of Edinburgh?
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.