EV Charging in Gateshead
11 charging stations across 3 networks. Compare connectors, prices and reliability from real driver reviews.
Type 2 48% · Other 30% · CCS 13% · CHAdeMO 9%
Gateshead on the map
Charging profile
Only 27% of stations in Gateshead are DC fast (over 22 kW). Most are slower AC units. Type 2 is the most common plug (48%) of the connector mix, ahead of Other. The fastest site in Gateshead delivers up to 60 kW. Paid charging in Gateshead typically runs £0.20 to 0.65/kWh.
Fastest chargers in Gateshead
The highest-power stations in the city.
- 1Metrocentre Green Car Park60 kW
- 2Lidl-Swalwell50 kW
- 3Lidl-Pelaw50 kW
- 4Gibside Hall7 kW
- 5Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead7 kW
Recently opened in Gateshead
Newest stations on the map, newest first.
- 1Lidl-SwalwellOct 2017
- 2Lidl-PelawOct 2017
- 3Henry Colbeck LTDDec 2016
- 4Queen Elizabeth Hospital, GatesheadNov 2016
- 5Gibside HallJun 2015
| # | Name | Network | Max kW | Connectors | Price | Reliability | Last confirmed | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metrocentre Green Car Park St Michael's Way · Directions | Zest Charging | 60 kW | CCS | - | - | - | |
| 2 | Lidl-Pelaw Shields Road · Directions | POD Point (UK) | 50 kW | CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 | £0.65/kWh | - | - | |
| 3 | Lidl-Swalwell Sands Road · Directions | POD Point (UK) | 50 kW | CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 | £0.65/kWh | - | - | |
| 4 | Crosskeys Lane Crosskeys Lane · Directions | Charge Your Car | 7 kW | Type 2, Other | Free | - | - | |
| 5 | Gateshead Library St. Alban's Terrace · Directions | Charge Your Car | 7 kW | Type 2, Other | Free | - | - | |
| 6 | Gibside Hall Burnopfield · Directions | Charge Your Car | 7 kW | Type 2 | Free | - | - | |
| 7 | Henry Colbeck LTD Seventh Avenue · Directions | POD Point (UK) | 7 kW | Type 2, Other | Free | - | - | |
| 8 | Heworth Leisure Centre High Lanes · Directions | Charge Your Car | 7 kW | Type 2 | Free | - | - | |
| 9 | Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead Queen Elizabeth Avenue · Directions | Charge Your Car | 7 kW | Type 2 | £0.20/kWh | - | - | |
| 10 | Dunston Leisure Centre Dunston Bank · Directions | Charge Your Car | 3 kW | Other | Free | - | - | |
| 11 | Swinburne Street Car Park Swinburne Street · Directions | Charge Your Car | 3 kW | Other | Free | - | - |
Metrocentre Green Car Park
Zest Charging
Connectors
- Address
- St Michael's Way
- Network
- Zest Charging
- Points
- 4
- Hours
- available
Lidl-Pelaw
POD Point (UK)
Connectors
- Address
- Shields Road
- Network
- POD Point (UK)
- Points
- 2
- Pricing
- £0.65/kWh
Lidl-Swalwell
POD Point (UK)
Connectors
- Address
- Sands Road
- Network
- POD Point (UK)
- Points
- 2
- Pricing
- £0.65/kWh
Crosskeys Lane
Charge Your Car
Connectors
- Address
- Crosskeys Lane
- Network
- Charge Your Car
- Points
- 2
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- Free
Gateshead Library
Charge Your Car
Connectors
- Address
- St. Alban's Terrace
- Network
- Charge Your Car
- Points
- 2
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- Free
Gibside Hall
Charge Your Car
Connectors
- Address
- Burnopfield
- Network
- Charge Your Car
- Points
- 4
- Pricing
- Free
Henry Colbeck LTD
POD Point (UK)
Connectors
- Address
- Seventh Avenue
- Network
- POD Point (UK)
- Points
- 2
- Pricing
- Free
Heworth Leisure Centre
Charge Your Car
Connectors
- Address
- High Lanes
- Network
- Charge Your Car
- Points
- 2
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- Free
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead
Charge Your Car
Connectors
- Address
- Queen Elizabeth Avenue
- Network
- Charge Your Car
- Points
- 6
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- £0.20/kWh. Parking fees apply
Dunston Leisure Centre
Charge Your Car
Connectors
- Address
- Dunston Bank
- Network
- Charge Your Car
- Points
- 1
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- Free
Swinburne Street Car Park
Charge Your Car
Connectors
- Address
- Swinburne Street
- Network
- Charge Your Car
- Points
- 2
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- Free
EV charging in Gateshead: FAQ
How many EV charging stations are there in Gateshead?
There are 11 EV charging stations in Gateshead, United Kingdom, operated across 3 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 Gateshead?
The fastest stations in Gateshead 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 Gateshead?
The most common networks in Gateshead are Charge Your Car, POD Point (UK), Zest Charging. Open any network to compare its coverage, charging speed, and reliability across the city.
How much does EV charging cost in Gateshead?
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.
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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.