EV Charging in Cardiff
2 charging stations across 2 networks. Compare connectors, prices and reliability from real driver reviews.
NACS (Tesla) 42% · Type 2 42% · CHAdeMO 8% · CCS 8%
Cardiff on the map
Charging profile
50% of the 2 stations in Cardiff are DC fast (over 22 kW). More than half of stations (50%) are open 24/7. NACS (Tesla) is the most common plug (42%) of the connector mix, ahead of Type 2. The fastest site in Cardiff delivers up to 60 kW.
Fastest chargers in Cardiff
The highest-power stations in the city.
- 1Welcome Break Cardiff Gate Services60 kW
- 2St David's Shopping Centre13 kW
Recently opened in Cardiff
Newest stations on the map, newest first.
- 1Welcome Break Cardiff Gate ServicesMar 2023
- 2St David's Shopping CentreJun 2017
| # | Name | Network | Max kW | Connectors | Price | Reliability | Last confirmed | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome Break Cardiff Gate Services M4 Motorway · Directions | GridServe | 60 kW | CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 | £0.85/kWh | - | - | |
| 2 | St David's Shopping Centre 24/7 St David's Shopping Centre Bridge Street Arcade · Directions | Tesla | 13 kW | NACS (Tesla), Type 2 | Inclusive; for Polar Plus… | - | - |
Welcome Break Cardiff Gate Services
GridServe
Connectors
- Address
- M4 Motorway
- Network
- GridServe
- Points
- 4
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- DC (contactless): £0.85/kWh, DC (GRIDSERVE app): £0.79/kWh
St David's Shopping Centre
Tesla
Connectors
- Address
- St David's Shopping Centre Bridge Street Arcade
- Network
- Tesla
- Points
- 4
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only
EV charging in Cardiff: FAQ
How many EV charging stations are there in Cardiff?
There are 2 EV charging stations in Cardiff, United Kingdom, operated across 2 networks. Each listing shows connectors, power, and community check-ins so you can find one that works before you arrive.
What is the fastest EV charger in Cardiff?
The fastest stations in Cardiff deliver up to 60 kW of DC power. You can filter to fast charging (over 22 kW) to see only rapid and ultra-rapid sites.
Which charging networks operate in Cardiff?
The most common networks in Cardiff are GridServe, Tesla. Open any network to compare its coverage, charging speed, and reliability across the city.
How much does EV charging cost in Cardiff?
Prices vary by network and connector (per kWh, per minute, or session). Drivers report what they actually paid, which is aggregated into a confidence-weighted price on each charger page.
EV charging near Cardiff
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Station data aggregates official public registries (US AFDC, France IRVE, Germany BNetzA, Nordic NOBIL) and open datasets, deduplicated into one record per site and improved by driver check-ins. How the data works.