EV Charging Stations in Edinburgh

Published Sep 9, 2026

Published Sep 9, 2026

How many EV charging stations are there in Edinburgh?

The City of Edinburgh has 1,076 public EV chargers as of April 2026, 235 of them rapid (50kW or faster)1. The live map below covers the wider Edinburgh area.

Where can I charge my EV in Edinburgh?

In Edinburgh, public EV charging stations are generally close to supermarkets, shopping centers, parks, schools, highways, hotels, and entertainment venues.

Map of EV chargers in Edinburgh

Map of this area — the live charger map loads in place

Major charging hubs in Edinburgh

The biggest public DC fast-charging sites serving Edinburgh.
StationLocationNetworkDC fast stallsMax power (kW)
GRIDSERVE Electric Super Hub, Fort KinnairdNewcraighall (A1)GRIDSERVE12400
Source Ocean TerminalLeithSource12160
Source Edinburgh ParkEdinburgh Park (A720/M8)Source10160
Fastned Dalgety BayDalgety Bay, Fife (Queensferry Crossing)Fastned6300
Ingliston Park & RideIngliston, near Edinburgh AirportCity of Edinburgh Council650

Source · Operator websites (GRIDSERVE, Source, Fastned, City of Edinburgh Council), checked 2026-08-01

More Statistics

How much does it cost to charge an EV in Edinburgh?

Charging costs in Edinburgh follow the rates each UK network sets. In July 2026, pay-as-you-go prices averaged 54p per kWh on standard chargers (up to 49kW) and 80p per kWh on rapid and ultra-rapid devices2. Expect the price at any given charge point to sit either side of those averages depending on the operator.

References

  1. Electric vehicle charging infrastructure statistics data tables (DfT/OZEV, EVCI0101 + EVCI0102) · gov.uk
  2. Zapmap Price Index — UK public charging prices · zapmap.com
  3. Find electric vehicle charging points in Edinburgh — City of Edinburgh Council · edinburgh.gov.uk