Curated guide

Charging stations in Hamilton

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

Fastest charger: Palace Grounds Retail Park (300 kW)

public charge points

fast chargers ≥150 kW

charging stations

300

kW · Max power

Hamilton has 61 public charge points across 18 locations, and 8 of them are fast ones (50 kW or more).

The most powerful charger in the city delivers up to 300 kW, and there are chargers from 6 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 Hamilton

Chargeplace Scotland FastNed Osprey Charging POD Point The GeniePoint Network Scottish Power

All charging stations

Palace Grounds Retail ParkHamilton · 300 kW · 8 charge points Hamilton Shopping ParkHamilton · 75 kW · 2 charge points Lidl-Hamilton-Muir StreetHamilton · 50 kW · 1 charge points Keith St Car Park, Keith Street, HamiltonHamilton · 50 kW · 3 charge points MorrisonsHamilton · 50 kW · 3 charge points Storage Vault Hamilton CarparkHamilton · 50 kW · 3 charge points Montrose Crescent, HamiltonHamilton · 50 kW · 5 charge points Keith Street Car ParkHamilton · 50 kW · 1 charge points 2 Mote HillHamilton · 22 kW · 2 charge points Hamilton Palace Football Pavilion Car ParkHamilton · 22 kW · 2 charge points Nevis AvenueHamilton · 7 kW · 2 charge points Fairhill AvenueHamilton · 7 kW · 2 charge points Ratho ParkHamilton · 7 kW · 2 charge points University Of The West Of ScotlandHamilton · 7 kW · 2 charge points Duke Street Car Park, Hamilton (1)Hamilton · 7 kW · 1 charge points Bothwell Street Car Park, HamiltonHamilton · 7 kW · 4 charge points Chatelherault Station, HamiltonHamilton · 7 kW · 4 charge points Duke Street Multi Storey Car Park, HamiltonHamilton · 7 kW · 14 charge points

Frequently asked questions

How many public charging stations are there in Hamilton?

There are 61 public charge points across 18 charging stations in Hamilton, including 8 fast chargers (≥150 kW).

Are there fast chargers in Hamilton?

Yes. Hamilton has 8 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 Hamilton?

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.