EV Charging in Bedford
8 charging stations across 4 networks. Compare connectors, prices and reliability from real driver reviews.
Type 2 85% · CCS 15%
Bedford on the map
Charging profile
38% of the 8 stations in Bedford are DC fast (over 22 kW). Type 2 is the clear leader, making up 85% of the connector mix, ahead of CCS. The fastest site in Bedford delivers up to 150 kW.
Fastest chargers in Bedford
The highest-power stations in the city.
- 1BP150 kW
- 2McDonalds150 kW
- 3Waitrose Car Park120 kW
- 4Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust7 kW
- 5Cutcliffe Grove7 kW
Recently opened in Bedford
Newest stations on the map, newest first.
- 1BPDec 2023
- 2McDonaldsDec 2023
- 3Waitrose Car ParkJul 2023
- 4Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustApr 2021
- 5Cutcliffe GroveMar 2021
| # | Name | Network | Max kW | Connectors | Price | Reliability | Last confirmed | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BP Newnham Avenue · Directions | BP Pulse (UK) | 150 kW | CCS | - | - | - | |
| 2 | McDonalds Fairhill · Directions | InstaVolt | 150 kW | CCS | - | - | - | |
| 3 | Waitrose Car Park Goldington Road · Directions | Shell Recharge Solutions (UK) | 120 kW | CCS | - | - | - | |
| 4 | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Kempston Road · Directions | POD Point (UK) | 7 kW | Type 2 | £1.40 per hour for 3 hour… | - | - | |
| 5 | Charging Station · Cutcliffe Grove, Bedford Cutcliffe Grove · Directions | - | 7 kW | Type 2 | 24p/kWh | - | - | |
| 6 | Charging Station · Oaklands Road, Bedford Oaklands Road · Directions | - | 7 kW | Type 2 | 24p/kWh | - | - | |
| 7 | Park Road West Park Road West · Directions | - | 7 kW | Type 2 | 24p/kWh | - | - | |
| 8 | Charging Station · Victoria Road, Bedford Victoria Road · Directions | - | 7 kW | Type 2 | £0.24/kWh | - | - |
BP
BP Pulse (UK)
Connectors
- Address
- Newnham Avenue
- Network
- BP Pulse (UK)
- Points
- 1
- Hours
- available
McDonalds
InstaVolt
Waitrose Car Park
Shell Recharge Solutions (UK)
Connectors
- Address
- Goldington Road
- Network
- Shell Recharge Solutions (UK)
- Points
- 1
- Hours
- available
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
POD Point (UK)
Connectors
- Address
- Kempston Road
- Network
- POD Point (UK)
- Points
- 1
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- £1.40 per hour for 3 hours then £2.80 per hour
Charging Station · Cutcliffe Grove, Bedford
Bedford
Connectors
- Address
- Cutcliffe Grove
- Points
- 4
- Hours
- unavailable
- Pricing
- 24p/kWh
Charging Station · Oaklands Road, Bedford
Bedford
Connectors
- Address
- Oaklands Road
- Points
- 6
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- 24p/kWh
Park Road West
Park Road West, Bedford
Connectors
- Address
- Park Road West
- Points
- 4
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- 24p/kWh
Charging Station · Victoria Road, Bedford
Bedford
Connectors
- Address
- Victoria Road
- Points
- 6
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- £0.24/kWh
EV charging in Bedford: FAQ
How many EV charging stations are there in Bedford?
There are 8 EV charging stations in Bedford, United Kingdom, operated across 4 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 Bedford?
The fastest stations in Bedford deliver up to 150 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 Bedford?
The most common networks in Bedford are BP Pulse (UK), InstaVolt, POD Point (UK), Shell Recharge Solutions (UK). Open any network to compare its coverage, charging speed, and reliability across the city.
How much does EV charging cost in Bedford?
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 Bedford
- London74 km · 497 stations
- London77 km · 26 stations
- Birmingham103 km · 24 stations
- Swindon111 km · 31 stations
- Norwich132 km · 26 stations
- Bristol164 km · 23 stations
- Leeds199 km · 38 stations
- Newcastle upon Tyne325 km · 20 stations
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.