EV Charging in Leicester
Find public EV charging points across Leicester. Home, workplace, and public charging options.
Charging Speeds Explained
Slow (3-7kW)
Time: 6-12 hours
Best for: Home overnight, workplace
Cost: 10-15p/kWh
Fast (7-22kW)
Time: 2-6 hours
Best for: Shopping centres, hotels
Cost: 15-30p/kWh
Rapid (50kW+)
Time: 20-60 mins
Best for: Motorway services, quick top-up
Cost: 30-50p/kWh
Charging Networks in Leicester
Pod Point
Locations: Supermarkets, hotels, car parks
Speed: 7-22kW
App: Pod Point App
BP Pulse
Locations: Petrol stations, retail parks
Speed: 7-150kW
App: BP Pulse App
Shell Recharge
Locations: Shell service stations
Speed: 50-150kW
App: Shell Recharge App
Zapmap
Locations: Various networks
Speed: Varies
App: Zap-Map App
GeniePoint
Locations: Council car parks, retail
Speed: 7-50kW
App: GeniePoint App
InstaVolt
Locations: Retail parks, rapid bays
Speed: 120-160kW
App: Contactless / app
Home Charging in Leicester
Get the EVHS Grant
Install a home charger with up to £350 off through the EV Homecharge Scheme. The cheapest way to charge your EV.
- 7kW home charger
- Full charge overnight
- 10-15p/kWh cost
- Smart scheduling
Cost Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How many EV chargers are in Leicester?
Leicester has hundreds of public charging points across networks like Pod Point, BP Pulse, and others. Use Zap-Map or the individual network apps to find chargers near you.
What's the cheapest way to charge in Leicester?
Home charging is cheapest at 10-15p/kWh on a smart tariff. Public slow/fast chargers cost 15-30p/kWh. Rapid chargers are most expensive at 30-50p/kWh.
Can I charge at Tesco/Asda in Leicester?
Yes. Many Tesco, Asda, and Sainsbury's stores in Leicester have Pod Point or other network chargers. You can charge while you shop.
Is there rapid charging in Leicester?
Yes. BP Pulse and Shell Recharge have rapid chargers at service stations and retail parks around Leicester. These can charge most EVs to 80% in 30-60 minutes.
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