char.gy

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

1,234 charge points

Destination location type

En-route location type

On-street location type

from 39p per kWh

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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.

All char.gy charging points can be found on Zapmap with live 247 status updates.

char.gy is a charging network offering Destination, En-route, and On-street charging in the UK. As of July 2025 char.gy had a total of 1,234 charge points across the UK.

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 app

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Zapmap charging card

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Contactless debit or credit card

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Network 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.
Charging at a 50-149kW char.gy charge point currently costs 79p/kWh.
Charging at a 150-400kW char.gy charge point currently costs 79p/kWh.

Note: Payment methods and pricing are provided for guidance only. Prices were last updated on July 2025, but may have changed since. Additional payment options may be available, and charges such as connection fees, overstay fees, or alternative PAYG rates may apply. For the most up-to-date information, check the Zapmap app or the network’s website.

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 Network 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.

How easy to use and reliable are char.gy charge points

Each year, Zapmap runs the most established and comprehensive survey of EV drivers in the UK, gathering insights from thousands of electric vehicle owners. In the latest EV Charging Survey, over 3,500 EV drivers shared their experiences to help shape Zapmap’s annual network rankings, highlighting the best-performing public charging networks across the country.