Electric vehicle charging points

Charging costs and maximum stay

We changed our tariffs and maximum stay periods on 2 May 2023. These are both clearly displayed on our charging points. 

Setting up your ChargePlace Scotland account is free. It costs £10 to order a smart card or you can use the app for free. You will set up a direct debit to pay for charging sessions. 

New tariffs from 2 May 2023

Standard 7kW charger

  • £0.45 per kWh
  • maximum stay 12 hours
  • £30 overstay penalty
  • no return within 4 hours

Fast 22kW charger

  • £0.50 per kWh
  • maximum stay 3 hours
  • £30 overstay penalty between 8am and 8pm
    • if you plug your vehicle in before 8pm you must unplug it 3 hours later. For example if you plug it in at 7:59pm, you must unplug it by 10:59pm to avoid an overstay penalty, if you plug your vehicle in after 8pm, you can charge overnight, but you must unplug it before 8am the next day to avoid an overstay penalty
  • no return within 4 hours

Rapid 50kW charger

  • £0.55 per kWh 
  • maximum stay 1 hour
  • £30 overstay penalty
  • no return within 4 hours

There is a minimum charge of £1 for all types of chargers.

Charging points are owned by different organisations and so costs vary. You should check the owner’s website and local signage for costs. You can also check charging costs on ChargePlace Scotland website.