char.gy

char.gy works with local authorities to help provide EV charging infrastructure for those without off-street charging.

1,234 charge Points

On-street location type

from 39p per kWh

Live Data

char.gy is a charging network offering en-route charging in the UK. As of July 2025, char.gy, had a total of 1,234 chargers across the UK.

char.gy manufactures and operates lamppost-mounted, on-street residential electric vehicle charge points. Because there is no need to dig up the pavement – the charge points’ electricity supply is from the lamppost feed – installation is faster than with a conventional unit.

The company’s units use a Type 2 inlet, and charging at up to 7.7 kWh is possible where infrastructure allows.

The company works with local authorities to help provide EV charging infrastructure for those without off-street charging.

How to access/charge at a char.gy charge point

There are several ways to access a char.gy point, the key ways to pay are:

Zapmap from within the app

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Network’s own app

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How much does it cost to charge on char.gy?

Charging at a 3-49kW char.gy charge point currently costs 39p/kWh.

char.gy does not have any connection fees or overstay fees.

Prices were last updated on July 2025, but may have changed since. For the latest information, check the Zapmap app or the network’s website

You can get 5% discount on the cost of charging when you pay through Zapmap and you are a Zapmap Premium customer.

How does char.gy price compare to other networks?

Zapmap monitors the prices of charging on the public network and reports on the prices charged by the top 10* rapid charging networks. The prices are updated on a monthly basis here: Rapid Charging: Top 10 Network Pricing

The price to charge an electric vehicle (EV) on the public charging network can vary substantively, and prices are increasing due to current issues in the energy market.
Updated on a monthly basis, the Zapmap Price Index shows the difference in prices paid depending on the type of charger and will also track how this is changing over time.

Where can you find char.gy charge points?

char.gy charge points are available nationwide and there are currently 1,234 that can all be found in the Zapmap app or on the Zapmap desktop map. Simply use the filter.

All char.gy points can be found on Zapmap by using the network filter - this can be used on the desktop and mobile apps.

Charging types and speeds can be filtered too, showing only those points that are compatible with users’ cars.