EV Charging in Swindon

Swindon has a growing network of electric vehicle (EV) charging points. You can find public chargers in the town centre, at car parks, supermarkets, and on-street locations. Rapid chargers are available for quicker top-ups. This guide explains where to look and how to use charging maps to find the nearest point.

Electric vehicle charging point
Electric vehicle charging point. Credit: Unsplash
Town centre, car parksLocations
Rapid & standardCharger types
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Where to find EV chargers in Swindon

Public EV charging points in Swindon are operated by several providers (e.g. ubitricity, Char.gy, Osprey, InstaVolt). Locations include council car parks, retail parks, supermarkets, and on-street bays. The mix of rapid (DC) and standard (AC) chargers means you can choose speed vs cost depending on your needs.

How to find the nearest charger

Use a charging map to see live availability and charger types. Zap-Map and OpenChargeMap list EV charging points across the UK, including Swindon. You can filter by connector type, speed, and network. Some networks have their own apps for payment and status.

Council and on-street charging

Swindon Borough Council has installed EV charging points in some car parks and on-street locations. Details and updates are on the council website. Payment and access methods vary by provider; check the charger or the network's app before you arrive.

Rapid charging

Rapid chargers (typically 50 kW or above) can add a significant amount of range in 20 to 30 minutes. They are often found at motorway service areas and major retail locations. Zap-Map and similar tools let you filter for rapid chargers near Swindon.

Find EV chargers

Maps and live status.

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Information correct as of February 2026. Charger locations and networks change. Use Zap-Map or OpenChargeMap for the latest.