Charge points tend to be similar in operation from network to network, but access requirements and costs can vary. Some require an RFID card to use them, others an app, while an increasing number offer contactless card payment. Most networks need/allow a user to register details beforehand.
With many different networks in the UK, you can pay with Zapmap digitally through our app, or using our Charging card, which will require a debit or credit card to be saved in your account. If you have enabled Apple Pay or Google Pay on your phone you can also use these to pay for charging using our app without the need to add a debit or credit card.
This guide provides an overview of the UK’s main public EV charging networks.