Curated guide

Charging stations in Durham

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

Fastest charger: Instavolt Bishop Auckland (120 kW)

76
public charge points
0
fast chargers ≥150 kW
40
charging stations
120
kW · Max power

Durham has 76 public charge points across 40 locations, and 0 of them are fast ones (50 kW or more).

The most powerful charger in the city delivers up to 120 kW, and there are chargers from 8 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 Durham
Charge Your CarPOD PointMERInstaVolt LtdBP PulseThe GeniePoint NetworkTeslaZero Carbon World
All charging stations
Instavolt Bishop AucklandDurham · 120 kW · 2 charge pointsLidl-Dur Pity MeDurham · 50 kW · 2 charge pointsBelmont Park and RideDurham · 50 kW · 2 charge pointsMFG BP DragonvilleDurham · 50 kW · 1 charge pointsBannatyne DurhamDurham · 50 kW · 2 charge pointsSt Giles Filling StationDurham · 50 kW · 2 charge pointsDryburn ViewDurham · 50 kW · 2 charge pointsDCC Grange Villa Community CentreDurham · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsDCC Belmont Park & Ride 2Durham · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsDCC Wharton Park 1Durham · 22 kW · 1 charge pointsDCC Horden Railway Station Car Park 1Durham · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsDCC Sidegate Car Park 1Durham · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsDCC Nevilles Cross 2Durham · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsDCC Abbey Leisure CentreDurham · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsRadisson Blu Hotel DurhamDurham · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsHowlands Park and RideDurham · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsDiggerland DurhamDurham · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsRadisson Blu DurhamDurham · 16 kW · 1 charge pointsSainsbury's DurhamDurham · 7 kW · 2 charge pointsDurham County HallDurham · 7 kW · 1 charge pointsAppleyard Motors Alma PlaceDurham · 7 kW · 1 charge pointsCollege of St Hild and St BedeDurham · 7 kW · 1 charge pointsDurham County Council OfficesDurham · 7 kW · 1 charge pointsHolly WingDurham · 7 kW · 1 charge pointsHowlands Park and RideDurham · 7 kW · 1 charge pointsPrince Bishops Shopping CentreDurham · 7 kW · 6 charge pointsPoplar Tree Garden CentreDurham · 7 kW · 1 charge pointsNorthern Counties Safety GroupDurham · 7 kW · 1 charge pointsCounty Durham & Darlington Fire & RescueDurham · 7 kW · 1 charge pointsSG Petch Nissan DurhamDurham · 7 kW · 3 charge pointsThe Sands Car ParkDurham · 7 kW · 2 charge pointsArnison Shopping ParkDurham · 7 kW · 2 charge pointsSniperly Park and RideDurham · 7 kW · 3 charge pointsDurham County HallDurham · 7 kW · 5 charge pointsDurham County Council Depot. (Meadowfield)Durham · 7 kW · 3 charge pointsBanks Group LTDDurham · 7 kW · 2 charge pointsFarrell HouseDurham · 7 kW · 2 charge pointsSalvus HouseDurham · 3 kW · 1 charge pointsSainsbury's SupermarketDurham · 3 kW · 2 charge pointsDurham University New Engineering BuildingDurham · 3 kW · 1 charge points
Frequently asked questions
How many public charging stations are there in Durham?
There are 76 public charge points across 40 charging stations in Durham.
Are there fast chargers in Durham?
There are no registered fast charge points (50 kW+) in Durham in our data yet. See the map for the nearest fast chargers outside the city.
Can I pay by card at chargers in Durham?
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.