EV Charging in Leicester
12 charging stations across 6 networks. Compare connectors, prices and reliability from real driver reviews.
Other 78% · Type 2 20% · CHAdeMO 2% · CCS 1%
Leicester on the map
Charging profile
Only 17% of stations in Leicester are DC fast (over 22 kW). Most are slower AC units. Other is the clear leader, making up 78% of the connector mix, ahead of Type 2. The fastest site in Leicester delivers up to 50 kW. Paid charging in Leicester typically runs £0.20 to 0.30/kWh.
Fastest chargers in Leicester
The highest-power stations in the city.
- 1Nissan Leicester50 kW
- 2Leicester Community Sports Arena50 kW
- 3Sport in Desford22 kW
- 4Birstall Park & Ride7 kW
- 5Leicester Marriott Hotel7 kW
Recently opened in Leicester
Newest stations on the map, newest first.
- 1Sport in DesfordMar 2021
- 2Orchard Road Car ParkMay 2019
- 3Birstall Park & RideNov 2016
- 4Sturgess Hyundai LeicesterSep 2016
- 5Leicester Marriott HotelAug 2016
| # | Name | Network | Max kW | Connectors | Price | Reliability | Last confirmed | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leicester Community Sports Arena Charter Street · Directions | The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions ) | 50 kW | CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 | £0.30/kWh | - | - | |
| 2 | Nissan Leicester 107 Abbey Lane · Directions | Nissan UK Dealer Network | 50 kW | CHAdeMO | Free | - | - | |
| 3 | Sport in Desford The Flying Fields, Peckleton Lane · Directions | ePower | 22 kW | Type 2 | £0.30/kWh | - | - | |
| 4 | Birstall Park & Ride Loughborough Road · Directions | BP Pulse (UK) | 7 kW | Type 2 | Inclusive; for Polar Plus… | - | - | |
| 5 | Dover Street Car Park Dover Street · Directions | BP Pulse (UK) | 7 kW | Type 2 | Inclusive; for Polar Plus… | - | - | |
| 6 | Enderby Park & Ride Leicester Lane · Directions | BP Pulse (UK) | 7 kW | Type 2 | Inclusive; for Polar Plus… | - | - | |
| 7 | Leicester Marriott Hotel Smith Way · Directions | - | 7 kW | Type 2 | - | - | - | |
| 8 | Meynells Gorse Park and Ride Meynells Gorse Park and Ride · Directions | BP Pulse (UK) | 7 kW | Type 2 | Inclusive; for Polar Plus… | - | - | |
| 9 | Orchard Road Car Park Orchard Road · Directions | POD Point (UK) | 7 kW | Type 2 | £0.20/kWh | - | - | |
| 10 | RAMADA Leicester Stage Hotel 299 Leicester Road · Directions | Zero Carbon World | 7 kW | Type 2 | - | - | - | |
| 11 | Sturgess Hyundai Leicester Aylestone Road · Directions | POD Point (UK) | 7 kW | Type 2 | Free | - | - | |
| 12 | Highcross Shopping Centre John Lewis Car Park · Directions | - | 3 kW | Other | - | - | - |
Leicester Community Sports Arena
The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions )
Connectors
- Address
- Charter Street
- Network
- The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions )
- Points
- 1
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- £1.00 + £0.30/kWh; £10.00 overstay after 65 mins
Nissan Leicester
Nissan UK Dealer Network
Connectors
- Address
- 107 Abbey Lane
- Network
- Nissan UK Dealer Network
- Points
- 1
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- Free
Sport in Desford
ePower
Connectors
- Address
- The Flying Fields, Peckleton Lane
- Network
- ePower
- Points
- 2
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- £0.22 start + £0.30/kWh; Overstay £3.00/hour after 2 hours
Birstall Park & Ride
BP Pulse (UK)
Connectors
- Address
- Loughborough Road
- Network
- BP Pulse (UK)
- Points
- 8
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only. Bus ride mandatory
Dover Street Car Park
BP Pulse (UK)
Connectors
- Address
- Dover Street
- Network
- BP Pulse (UK)
- Points
- 4
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only
Enderby Park & Ride
BP Pulse (UK)
Connectors
- Address
- Leicester Lane
- Network
- BP Pulse (UK)
- Points
- 4
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only. Bus ride mandatory
Leicester Marriott Hotel
Smith Way, Leicester
Meynells Gorse Park and Ride
BP Pulse (UK)
Connectors
- Address
- Meynells Gorse Park and Ride
- Network
- BP Pulse (UK)
- Points
- 4
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- Inclusive; for Polar Plus subscription members only. Bus ride mandatory
Orchard Road Car Park
POD Point (UK)
Connectors
- Address
- Orchard Road
- Network
- POD Point (UK)
- Points
- 2
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- £0.20/kWh
RAMADA Leicester Stage Hotel
Zero Carbon World
Connectors
- Address
- 299 Leicester Road
- Network
- Zero Carbon World
- Points
- 1
- Hours
- available
Sturgess Hyundai Leicester
POD Point (UK)
Connectors
- Address
- Aylestone Road
- Network
- POD Point (UK)
- Points
- 2
- Pricing
- Free
Highcross Shopping Centre
John Lewis Car Park, Leicester
EV charging in Leicester: FAQ
How many EV charging stations are there in Leicester?
There are 12 EV charging stations in Leicester, United Kingdom, operated across 6 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 Leicester?
The fastest stations in Leicester deliver up to 50 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 Leicester?
The most common networks in Leicester are BP Pulse (UK), POD Point (UK), ePower, Nissan UK Dealer Network, The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions ). Open any network to compare its coverage, charging speed, and reliability across the city.
How much does EV charging cost in Leicester?
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 Leicester
- Birmingham51 km · 24 stations
- Swindon125 km · 31 stations
- Leeds134 km · 38 stations
- London143 km · 497 stations
- London146 km · 26 stations
- Bristol160 km · 23 stations
- Norwich166 km · 26 stations
- Newcastle upon Tyne264 km · 20 stations
Cities like Leicester
- Milton Keynes12 stations
- Bradford12 stations
- Crawley12 stations
- Rotherham13 stations
- Preston13 stations
- Carlisle11 stations
- Nottingham11 stations
- Taunton11 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.