InstaVolt operates a rapid charging network across Great Britain, using a pay-as-you-go system for easy access. Installing units ChargePoint units, InstaVolt has expanded quickly and operates both rapid and ultra-rapid sites.
No membership or subscription fees are required, and EV drivers simply use a contactless-enabled credit or debit card to access the point or the InstaVolt app.
InstaVolt network costs
InstaVolt
Membership cost: None
Cost per charge: 85p per kWh
No connection or subscription fees
To discover how much it will cost to charge an EV from an InstaVolt charge point, head to Zap-Map’s Public Charging Calculator. This allows you to select any new or used plug-in vehicle, and tailor elements – such as electricity cost and charge required – for personalised results.
InstaVolt network access
Access to the InstaVolt network is made via contactless-enabled credit/debit card or through the InstaVolt app. Payment is taken from the account linked to the card after the charge.
Should the user have no contactless-enabled bank card, they can call a freephone number displayed on the unit and activate/pay for the charge over the phone.
Finding InstaVolt points on Zapmap
All InstaVolt points can be found on Zapmap by using the network filter. This can be used on the desktop and mobile apps, and displays only those points operated by InstaVolt.
Charging types and speeds can be filtered too, showing only those points that are compatible with users’ cars.
About InstaVolt
InstaVolt installs, runs and maintains ChargePoint units, which it operates on an ‘open charger’ model. The Basingstoke-based firm aims to make charging quick and easy, providing a system that is already set-up for any future UK Government legislation regarding accessibility.
