Electric vehicle charging points

Where to find electric vehicle charging points

There are electric vehicle charging points across the city run by ourselves and other organisations. Our charging points are part of the ChargePlace Scotland network.

Check charge point locations, type, charging costs and availability on ChargePlace Scotland's website.

You can also check other organisations’ charging point locations, types, charging costs and availability on the ZapMap website.

We run three types of charging points:

  • 7kW standard
    • Standard chargers are ideal for charging vehicles when they can be left for longer periods. This might be in residential areas for people who do not have off-street parking or for commuters at Park and Ride sites.
    • Our 7kW standard chargers have a Type 2 socket and you will need to use your own cable.
  • 22kW fast
    • Fast chargers are ideal for when a vehicle needs a substantial charge for up to 3 hours. This might be in residential areas for people who do not have off-street parking or close to shops and services.
    • Our 22kW fast chargers have a Type 2 socket and you will need to use your own cable.
  • 50kW rapid
    • Rapid chargers are ideal when a vehicle needs a substantial charge quickly, often in a busy part of the city. 
    • Our 50kW rapid chargers have three cables: CCS, CHAdeMO and Type 2. You should avoid using the Type 2 cable as you will receive a limited amount of charge within the maximum stay period for a 50kW rapid charger.

How we have chosen charger locations

Connecting EV chargers to the electricity grid is the most expensive part of installing new chargers. So it is more cost effective to maximise the number of chargers in one location.  

We have created several charging hubs, prioritising areas where residents do not have off-street parking. We have also chosen locations where the chargers will be accessible to everyone using electric vehicles.

Lamp post charging

We do not intend to use lamp posts as charging points.

Most of the new or refurbished lamp posts in Edinburgh, and Scotland, are at the back of pavements and paths. These are not suitable because

  • they cannot fit the equipment needed for chargers
  • they would create a trip hazard because of trailing cables.

Council charging points

Bankhead Depot, Road Services, Bankhead Avenue, EH11 4HD

  • 1 rapid 50kW charger with 2 charging bays
  • 1 fast 22kW charger with 1 charging bay

Barnton Grove, EH4 6EQ

  • 2 standard 7kW chargers with 4 charging bays

Blackhall Library, 56 Hillhouse Road, EH4 5EG

  • 1 fast 22kW charger with 2 charging bays

Castlebrae Community Campus, 99 Niddrie Mains Road, EH16 4DT

  • 1 rapid 50kW charger with 2 charging bays
  • 1 fast 22kW charger with 2 charging bay

Chalmers Street, EH3 9EW 

  • 2 standard 7kW chargers with 4 charging bays

Comely Bank Terrace/Avenue, EH14 1AS

  • 4 fast 22kW chargers with 8 charging bays

Craigentinny Community Centre, 9 Loaning Road, EH7 6JE

  • 1 standard 7kW charger with 2 charging bays

Craighall Road, EH6 4RG  

  • 2 standard 7kW chargers with 4 charging bays

Craigleith Crescent, EH4 3NB 

  • 2 standard 7kW chargers with 4 charging bays

Drumbrae Library Hub, 81 Drum Brae Drive, EH4 7FE

  • 1 fast 22kW charger with 2 charging bays
  • 3 standard 7kW chargers with 6 charging bays

East London Street, EH7 4BH

  • 4 rapid 50kW chargers with 4 charging bays

East Neighbourhood Centre/Craigmillar Library, 101 Niddrie Mains Road, EH16 4DS

  • 1 rapid 50kW charger with 2 charging bays

Fettes Avenue, EH4 1DL

  • 4 rapid 50kW chargers with 4 charging bays

Heriot Row, EH3 6ES

  • 2 rapid 50kW chargers with 2 charging bays
  • 3 fast 22kW chargers with 6 charging bays

Hermiston Park and Ride, Riccarton Mains Road, Currie, EH14 4AT

  • 6 rapid 50kW charger with 7 charging bays
  • 14 standard 7kW chargers with 28 bays

Ingliston Park and Ride, Eastfield Road, Ingliston, Newbridge, EH28 8LS

  • 7 rapid chargers with 8 charging bays (currently out of service)
  • 2 fast 22kW chargers with 4 charging bays
  • 15 standard 7kW chargers with 30 charging bays

King's Road, EH15 1DY

  • 4 fast 22kW chargers with 8 charging bays

Kirkliston Library, 40 Bowling Green Road, Kirkliston, EH29 9BG

  • 1 fast 22kW charger with 1 charging bay (currently out of service)

Maxwell Street, EH10 5HU

  • 4 fast 22kW chargers with 8 charging bays

Montgomery Street, EH10 5HU

  • 4 fast 22kW chargers with 8 charging bays

Murrayburn Road, EH14 2TF

  • 1 rapid 50kW charger with 2 charging bays
  • 1 standard 7kW charger with 1 charging bays

Northfield Road, EH8 7PW 

  • 2 standard 7kW chargers with 4 charging bays

North West Locality Office, 8 West Pilton Gardens, EH4 4DP

  • 1 fast 22kW charger with 2 charging bays
  • 3 standard 7kW chargers with 6 charging bays

Oxgangs View, EH13 9LS (available by Spring 2024)

  • 2 standard 7kW chargers with 4 charging bays

Prestonfield Avenue, EH16 5EE 

  • 2 standard 7kW chargers with 4 charging bays

Rose Lane, Queensferry, EH30 9XW 

  • 3 standard 7kW chargers with 6 charging bays

Saughton Park, Ford's Car Park, Ford's Road, EH11 3BQ

  • 3 standard 7kW chargers with 6 charging bays

Sciennes, EH9 1NJ (available by Spring 2024)

  • 2 standard 7kW chargers with 4 charging bays

Sheriff Brae, EH6 6ER

  • 4 fast 22kW chargers with 8 charging bays

South East Neighbourhood Office and Library, 40 Captain's Road, EH17 8QF

  • 1 fast 22kW charger with 2 charging bays
  • 3 standard 7kW chargers with 6 charging bays

Stewart Terrace, EH11 1AN

  • 4 fast 22kW chargers with 8 charging bays

Straiton Park and Ride, Straiton Road, Straiton, EH20 9NP

  • 1 rapid 50kW charger with 2 charging bays
  • 1 standard 7kW charger with 2 charging bays

St Clair Road, EH6 8JY 

  • 4 standard 7kW chargers with 8 charging bays

Thirlestane Road, EH9 1AY

  • 4 fast 22kW chargers with 8 charging bays

Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre, 30 Harvesters Way, EH14 3JF

  • 1 fast 22kW charger with 2 charging bays
  • 2 standard 7kW chargers with 4 charging bays

Billing enquiries

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