EV Charging in Colombo
13 charging stations. Compare connectors, prices and reliability from real driver reviews.
CHAdeMO 50% · Type 1 (J1772) 45% · Type 2 5%
Colombo on the map
Charging profile
Around 77% of the 13 stations here are DC fast (over 22 kW), so rapid top-ups are easy to find. CHAdeMO is the clear leader, making up 50% of the connector mix, ahead of Type 1 (J1772). The fastest site in Colombo delivers up to 50 kW.
Fastest chargers in Colombo
The highest-power stations in the city.
- 1Ceylon Electricity Board - Dehiwala50 kW
- 2Ceylon Electricity Board - Pannipitiya50 kW
- 3TRACE Expert City, Maradana Road, Colombo 1024 kW
- 4Colombo City Centre24 kW
- 5SLINTEC, Nanotechnology & Science Park24 kW
Recently opened in Colombo
Newest stations on the map, newest first.
- 1Ceylon Electricity Board - PannipitiyaMay 2023
- 2Ceylon Electricity Board - DehiwalaMay 2023
- 3IOC - WattalaMay 2023
- 4K-Zone MoratuwaMay 2023
- 5SLINTEC, Nanotechnology & Science ParkMay 2023
| # | Name | Network | Max kW | Connectors | Price | Reliability | Last confirmed | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ceylon Electricity Board - Dehiwala 25 Council Ln, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia · Directions | chargeNET (lk) | 50 kW | CHAdeMO | Day : 83.08 LKR/kWh | Pea… | - | - | |
| 2 | Ceylon Electricity Board - Pannipitiya 370 High Level Rd, Pannipitiya 10230, Sri Lanka · Directions | chargeNET (lk) | 50 kW | CHAdeMO, Type 1 (J1772) | Day : 83.08 LKR/kWh | Pea… | - | - | |
| 3 | Colombo City Centre 137, Sir James Pieris Mawatha Colombo 02, Sri Lanka · Directions | chargeNET (lk) | 24 kW | CHAdeMO, Type 1 (J1772) | - | - | - | |
| 4 | IOC - Battaramulla 404/5A, Kaduwela Rd , Thalangama North, Battaramulla · Directions | chargeNET (lk) | 24 kW | CHAdeMO | 120LKR/kWh | - | - | |
| 5 | IOC - Horton Place Lanka IOC Fuel Filling Station, Horton Place · Directions | chargeNET (lk) | 24 kW | CHAdeMO | 120LKR/kWh | - | - | |
| 6 | IOC - Wattala Lanka IOC Petrol Shed, No 180, Station Rd, Hunupitiya, Wattala · Directions | chargeNET (lk) | 24 kW | CHAdeMO | 120LKR/kWh | - | - | |
| 7 | KINRO EV EV Chargers 416/6A High level Rd, Makumbura, Pannipitiya. · Directions | chargeNET (lk) | 24 kW | CHAdeMO, Type 1 (J1772) | - | - | - | |
| 8 | K-Zone Moratuwa No. 340, Galle Road, Katubedda, Moratuwa · Directions | chargeNET (lk) | 24 kW | CHAdeMO, Type 1 (J1772) | - | - | - | |
| 9 | SLINTEC, Nanotechnology & Science Park SLINTEC, Nanotechnology & Science Park, Mahewatta, Pitipana, Homagama · Directions | chargeNET (lk) | 24 kW | CHAdeMO, Type 1 (J1772) | - | - | - | |
| 10 | TRACE Expert City, Maradana Road, Colombo 10 TRACE Expert City, Maradana Road, Colombo 10 · Directions | chargeNET (lk) | 24 kW | CHAdeMO, Type 2, Type 1 (J1772) | - | - | - | |
| 11 | Araliya Carpark No89, Galle Road, Colombo 03 · Directions | chargeNET (lk) | 7 kW | Type 1 (J1772) | 80LKR/kWh | - | - | |
| 12 | Fairway Colombo No. 7, Hospital Street, Colombo 01. · Directions | chargeNET (lk) | 7 kW | Type 1 (J1772) | 80LKR/kWh | - | - | |
| 13 | Shanthi Plastic Shanthi Plastic (Pvt) Ltd. Kawdana broadway, Dehiwala · Directions | chargeNET (lk) | 7 kW | Type 1 (J1772) | 70LKR/kWh | - | - |
Ceylon Electricity Board - Dehiwala
chargeNET (lk)
Connectors
- Address
- 25 Council Ln, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
- Network
- chargeNET (lk)
- Points
- 1
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- Day : 83.08 LKR/kWh | Peak : 107.70 LKR/kWh | Off Peak : 51.29 LKR/kWh
Ceylon Electricity Board - Pannipitiya
chargeNET (lk)
Connectors
- Address
- 370 High Level Rd, Pannipitiya 10230, Sri Lanka
- Network
- chargeNET (lk)
- Points
- 1
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- Day : 83.08 LKR/kWh | Peak : 107.70 LKR/kWh | Off Peak : 51.29 LKR/kWh
Colombo City Centre
chargeNET (lk)
Connectors
- Address
- 137, Sir James Pieris Mawatha Colombo 02, Sri Lanka
- Network
- chargeNET (lk)
- Points
- 2
- Hours
- available
IOC - Battaramulla
chargeNET (lk)
Connectors
- Address
- 404/5A, Kaduwela Rd , Thalangama North, Battaramulla
- Network
- chargeNET (lk)
- Points
- 1
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- 120LKR/kWh
IOC - Horton Place
chargeNET (lk)
Connectors
- Address
- Lanka IOC Fuel Filling Station, Horton Place
- Network
- chargeNET (lk)
- Points
- 1
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- 120LKR/kWh
IOC - Wattala
chargeNET (lk)
Connectors
- Address
- Lanka IOC Petrol Shed, No 180, Station Rd, Hunupitiya, Wattala
- Network
- chargeNET (lk)
- Points
- 1
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- 120LKR/kWh
KINRO EV EV Chargers
chargeNET (lk)
Connectors
- Address
- 416/6A High level Rd, Makumbura, Pannipitiya.
- Network
- chargeNET (lk)
- Points
- 2
- Hours
- available
K-Zone Moratuwa
chargeNET (lk)
Connectors
- Address
- No. 340, Galle Road, Katubedda, Moratuwa
- Network
- chargeNET (lk)
- Points
- 2
- Hours
- available
SLINTEC, Nanotechnology & Science Park
chargeNET (lk)
Connectors
- Address
- SLINTEC, Nanotechnology & Science Park, Mahewatta, Pitipana, Homagama
- Network
- chargeNET (lk)
- Points
- 2
- Hours
- available
TRACE Expert City, Maradana Road, Colombo 10
chargeNET (lk)
Connectors
- Address
- TRACE Expert City, Maradana Road, Colombo 10
- Network
- chargeNET (lk)
- Points
- 5
- Hours
- available
Araliya Carpark
chargeNET (lk)
Connectors
- Address
- No89, Galle Road, Colombo 03
- Network
- chargeNET (lk)
- Points
- 1
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- 80LKR/kWh
Fairway Colombo
chargeNET (lk)
Connectors
- Address
- No. 7, Hospital Street, Colombo 01.
- Network
- chargeNET (lk)
- Points
- 1
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- 80LKR/kWh
Shanthi Plastic
chargeNET (lk)
Connectors
- Address
- Shanthi Plastic (Pvt) Ltd. Kawdana broadway, Dehiwala
- Network
- chargeNET (lk)
- Points
- 1
- Hours
- available
- Pricing
- 70LKR/kWh
EV charging in Colombo: FAQ
How many EV charging stations are there in Colombo?
There are 13 EV charging stations in Colombo, Sri Lanka, operated across 1 network. 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 Colombo?
The fastest stations in Colombo 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 Colombo?
The most common networks in Colombo are chargeNET (lk). Open any network to compare its coverage, charging speed, and reliability across the city.
How much does EV charging cost in Colombo?
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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