Curated guide

Charging stations in Folkestone

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

Fastest charger: Tesla Supercharger Folkestone (250 kW)

51
public charge points
44
fast chargers ≥150 kW
20
charging stations
250
kW · Max power

Folkestone has 51 public charge points across 20 locations, and 44 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 10 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 Folkestone
Connected KerbTeslaEngieSmart Charge by Sainsbury'sPogo ChargeInstaVolt LtdMFG EV PowerRoam ChargingChargemasterPOD Point
All charging stations
Tesla Supercharger FolkestoneFolkestone · 250 kW · 1 charge pointsEuroTunnelFolkestone · 210 kW · 8 charge pointsSainsbury's West ParkFolkestone · 150 kW · 1 charge pointsFolkestone - Eurotunnel Terminal SuperchargerFolkestone · 150 kW · 8 charge pointsWest Cliff GardensFolkestone · 50 kW · 2 charge pointsBannatyne Health Club & Spa - FolkestoneFolkestone · 50 kW · 2 charge pointsShell MGF FolkestoneFolkestone · 50 kW · 1 charge pointsBest Western Plus Burlington HotelFolkestone · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsCivic Center Visitors Car Park 1Folkestone · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsTram Road 3Folkestone · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsShellons Street Car ParkFolkestone · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsLower Payers Car Park 1Folkestone · 7 kW · 2 charge pointsUpper Payers Car Park 1Folkestone · 7 kW · 2 charge pointsCoastal Car Park 1Folkestone · 7 kW · 2 charge pointsBroomfield Road Car Park 1Folkestone · 7 kW · 2 charge pointsCastle Road Car Park 1, SandgateFolkestone · 7 kW · 2 charge pointsTesco Superstore-FolkestoneFolkestone · 7 kW · 4 charge pointsEast Cliff Paviliion Car Park 2Folkestone · 7 kW · 2 charge pointsPleydell Gardens 1Folkestone · 7 kW · 2 charge pointsSandgate Road Car Park 1Folkestone · 7 kW · 2 charge points
Frequently asked questions
How many public charging stations are there in Folkestone?
There are 51 public charge points across 20 charging stations in Folkestone, including 44 fast chargers (≥150 kW).
Are there fast chargers in Folkestone?
Yes. Folkestone has 44 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 Folkestone?
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.