Curated guide

Charging stations in Greater Manchester

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

Fastest charger: McDonald's Stockport (120 kW)

12
public charge points
0
fast chargers ≥150 kW
5
charging stations
120
kW · Max power

Greater Manchester has 12 public charge points across 5 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 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 Greater Manchester
POD PointInstaVolt LtdCharge & DriveNissan UK Dealer Network
All charging stations
McDonald's StockportGreater Manchester · 120 kW · 2 charge pointsFranklin Energy. Salford Civic Centre Co-Wheels Car ClubGreater Manchester · 50 kW · 4 charge pointsCheshire Datasystems LTDGreater Manchester · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsMoorgate Retail ParkGreater Manchester · 7 kW · 2 charge pointsBolton StreetGreater Manchester · 7 kW · 2 charge points
Frequently asked questions
How many public charging stations are there in Greater Manchester?
There are 12 public charge points across 5 charging stations in Greater Manchester.
Are there fast chargers in Greater Manchester?
There are no registered fast charge points (50 kW+) in Greater Manchester in our data yet. See the map for the nearest fast chargers outside the city.
Can I pay by card at chargers in Greater Manchester?
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.
Charging stations in Greater Manchester · FindCharger