Compare UK EV Charging Networks
Pick 2 to 3 networks and see pricing and payment options side by side. Prices are not ranked because networks set them by payment method, time of day and site, so compare the conditions shown for each network. Where we have not yet checked a network's prices against its website, the table says so.
| Feature | BP Pulse | char.gy | GeniePoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard price | 65p/kWh on 7kW chargers, 79p to 93p/kWh on 8kW to 49kW chargers | 39p/kWh weekday nights (00:00 to 06:59), 59p weekday days (07:00 to 23:59), 54p all weekend; location exceptions apply | 83p/kWh for registered drivers (85p/kWh within the M25), 92p/kWh contactless |
| Rapid price | 79p to 93p/kWh contactless (89p at most sites) | N/A | 83p/kWh for registered drivers (85p/kWh within the M25), 92p/kWh contactless |
| Ultra-rapid price | 79p to 93p/kWh contactless (89p at most sites) | N/A | 83p/kWh for registered drivers (85p/kWh within the M25), 92p/kWh contactless |
| Prices checked | October 2026 | October 2026 | October 2026 |
| Operator-reported chargers | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Contactless | Offered; check charger | Offered; check charger | Offered; check charger |
| RFID | Supported at some chargers; check operator | Not confirmed; check operator | Supported at some chargers; check operator |
| App | BP Pulse | char.gy | GeniePoint |
| Subscription | bp pulse subscription (£7.85/mo) | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
How to compare EV charging networks
The best UK EV charging network for you depends on where you drive and how often you charge. Pay-as-you-go drivers should weigh rapid and ultra-rapid pricing and contactless support, while frequent chargers may save more with a subscription. Coverage matters too, so check that a network has chargers on the routes you drive. Use the table above to weigh these trade-offs, then read the full profile for each network.
Want to estimate real running costs? Try the EV charging cost calculator or browse all UK charging networks.