Cheltenham EV Charging Points

Public EV Charging Points in Cheltenham

Cheltenham’s public charging network has grown quickly, with points now spread across town-centre car parks, supermarkets, hotels, retail parks and on-street bays. Whether you’re a resident without a driveway, a commuter topping up during the day, or visiting for the races or a festival, the map and tables below show where to plug in, what connectors each site offers, and how fast you can expect to charge. Need somewhere to park while you charge? Our car parks page lists fees, hours and maximum stays.

This page lists every public charging location we hold for the Cheltenham area, refreshed daily from open data. Use the map to find the nearest point, or sort the table by distance, power or connector type to match your car and how long you’re staying.

How to Use This Page

The map plots every known charging location around Cheltenham — click a marker for the operator, the connectors on site and a directions link. The connectors by type table summarises how the network breaks down, which is useful if your car takes a specific plug. The full list gives every location sorted by distance from the town centre, with the postcode linking straight to Google Maps for directions.

Connector Types Explained

Most modern electric cars in the UK use one of three connectors:

• Type 2 — the standard connector for slow and fast AC charging, used by nearly every EV for destination and on-street charging.
• CCS (Combined Charging System) — the most common rapid DC connector on newer cars, adding Type 2’s AC pins to two DC pins for high-speed charging.
• CHAdeMO — an older rapid DC standard, still found on some models such as the earlier Nissan Leaf.

If you’re unsure which your car uses, check the charging port or your handbook before relying on a specific site.

Charging Speeds

Charge time depends far more on the charger’s power than on the number of points:

• Slow (3–6 kW) — best overnight or for a long stay; typical of on-street and some workplace points.
• Fast (7–22 kW) — the workhorse of car parks and supermarkets; a useful top-up over a couple of hours.
• Rapid (50 kW) — a meaningful charge in 30–60 minutes, ideal while you shop or eat.
• Ultra-rapid (100 kW+) — the fastest points, adding significant range in 15–30 minutes on a compatible car.

Costs and Paying

Public charging is usually paid per kWh, and prices vary by operator and speed — rapid and ultra-rapid points cost more per unit than slower AC charging. Most sites now accept contactless card payment, but many operators also offer cheaper rates through their own app or a roaming card that works across multiple networks. It’s worth checking the operator before you arrive, especially for a longer or repeat visit.Check out public toilet locations and points of interest whilst you wait.

A Note on the Data

Locations are compiled from open data and refreshed automatically, but coverage and details such as connector counts, power ratings and pricing can change. Always check the operator’s own app for live availability and current prices before you set off. If you spot a missing or incorrect location, let us know via the contact page.