Curated guide

Charging stations in Newcastle

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

Fastest charger: Wolstanton Retail Park (170 kW)

45
public charge points
10
fast chargers ≥150 kW
19
charging stations
170
kW · Max power

Newcastle has 45 public charge points across 19 locations, and 10 of them are fast ones (50 kW or more).

The most powerful charger in the city delivers up to 170 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 Newcastle
Charge Your CarESB EcarsPOD PointGridServeLidlEZOWeevTesla
All charging stations
Wolstanton Retail ParkNewcastle · 170 kW · 6 charge pointsDonard Car ParkNewcastle · 100 kW · 2 charge pointsCircle KNewcastle · 100 kW · 4 charge pointsLidl · Newcastle50 kW · 2 charge pointsNewcastle CentreNewcastle · 50 kW · 1 charge pointsRoyal County Down Golf ClubNewcastle · 22 kW · 4 charge pointsSlieve DonardNewcastle · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsDRD Car Park Shimna RoadNewcastle · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsKing George VI Car ParkNewcastle · 22 kW · 4 charge pointsSlieve Donard Resort & SpaNewcastle · 13 kW · 2 charge pointsNewcastle General HospitalNewcastle · 7 kW · 2 charge pointsFour Lane Ends Metro StationNewcastle · 7 kW · 2 charge pointsNorthumberland Park MetroNewcastle · 7 kW · 1 charge pointsNGP Park & RideNewcastle · 7 kW · 4 charge pointsRooms InnNewcastle · 7 kW · 1 charge pointsDevonshire Building Newcastle UniversityNewcastle · 3.7 kW · 2 charge pointsCYC Sage UK LimitedNewcastle · 3.7 kW · 2 charge pointsCallerton Parkway Metro StationNewcastle · 3 kW · 1 charge pointsOctagon HouseNewcastle · 1 charge points
Frequently asked questions
How many public charging stations are there in Newcastle?
There are 45 public charge points across 19 charging stations in Newcastle, including 10 fast chargers (≥150 kW).
Are there fast chargers in Newcastle?
Yes. Newcastle has 10 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 Newcastle?
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.