Several UK public charging networks now apply dynamic peak pricing — charging more during busy daytime hours and less in the evening. The difference can be as much as 20p/kWh at the same charger. We explain which networks use peak pricing, what their off-peak windows are, and how to plan your stops around them.
Octopus Electroverse promises one app for every network — but does that convenience come at a price premium over using the network's own app? We've run the numbers at BP Pulse, Pod Point, Osprey, and Gridserve to find out where roaming saves you money and where you should go direct.
You finished charging 30 minutes ago but haven't moved your car — and the meter is still running. Idle fees at UK public chargers can be eye-watering, with some networks charging over £1 per minute after a grace period. We've compared every major network's overstay policy so you know exactly who charges the most.
In the early days of EVs, free public charging was everywhere. By 2026 it's a much rarer find — but it hasn't disappeared entirely. Supermarkets, hotels, leisure centres, and some councils still offer complimentary charging as a footfall driver. Here's where to find it and how to make the most of it.
The rapid charging premium is real — at some UK sites you'll pay over 85p/kWh for DC power you could have got for 44p on a nearby AC charger. But with the right strategies, you can get fast charging without always paying top rates. Here's how to find cheaper DC power on every journey.
If you're not a Tesla owner, you now have two premium ultra-rapid networks competing for your business — Tesla Supercharger and Ionity. Both offer pay-as-you-go and membership pricing. We compare their rates, coverage, reliability, and amenities to find out which offers better value for non-Tesla EV owners in 2026.
The 50p/kWh mark has become the psychological ceiling for UK EV drivers — above it, public charging starts to feel like an expensive habit. We've tracked every major network's current AC and DC rates to build the definitive 2026 price index, updated monthly.
Your home EV charger is a connected device — and like any connected device, it can be hacked. From 2026, new UK legislation under the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act requires all smart chargers to meet mandatory cybersecurity standards. We explain what's required and what it means for you.
The 3kW "trickle" charger that defined early EV ownership is rapidly disappearing from UK streets and car parks. New 2026 regulations effectively mandate 7kW as the minimum standard for new installations. We explain why this is happening, what it means for your charging times, and whether older slow chargers will be retrofitted.
