Compare UK EV Charging Networks
Pick 2 to 3 networks and see pricing, charger numbers, payment options, and reliability side by side. The cheapest price, most chargers, and highest reliability are highlighted automatically.
| Feature | Pod Point | BP Pulse | Shell Recharge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total chargers | 12,000 | 9,200 | 5,600 |
| Rapid (50kW+) | 400 | 4,300 | 2,600 |
| Ultra-rapid (100kW+) | 0 | 1,200 | 800 |
| Standard price | Free–40p/kWh | 45p/kWh | 49p/kWh |
| Rapid price | 55p/kWh | 69p/kWh | 75p/kWh |
| Ultra-rapid price | N/A | 79p/kWh | 79p/kWh |
| Contactless | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| RFID | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Pod Point | BP Pulse | Shell Recharge |
| Subscription | None | BP Pulse Subscription (£7.85/mo) | None |
| Reliability | 3.5/5 | 3.8/5 | 4/5 |
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: a network with more ultra-rapid (100kW+) chargers gets you back on the road faster on long journeys. 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.