A network designed with our drivers in mind
Accessible, reliable, and affordable public EV charging.
Driver start guide
New to Electric Vehicles (EVs), EV charging or char.gy? Discover our start guide!
Find your nearest charge point
Visit our network map, which lets you quickly and easily locate your nearest available charge point.
Start a charge
Near a charge point? Visit our Start a Charge page and let’s get started!
How to Start a Charge
Step 1:
Plug one end of the charging cable into your vehicle’s charging port and the other end into the chargepoint. Make sure both ends are securely connected before continuing.
Step 2:
Use your smartphone’s camera to scan the QR code on the chargepoint. This will open the charging page in your browser - no app download required.
Step 3
On the charging page, tap “Charge”. You’ll be prompted to choose your preferred payment method - such as credit/debit card or mobile wallet - and confirm payment before starting your session.
Step 4:
Once payment is confirmed, tap “Start Charging” on the screen. The chargepoint will activate, and your vehicle will begin to charge automatically.
Step 5:
A blue light on the chargepoint indicates that your vehicle is charging. You can monitor your session through the online charge page.
“char.gy has made it simple to charge your car... It takes no more than a minute...
...It’s cheaper than most, simpler than most and really convenient.”
char.gy driver
Why charge with char.gy?
We make EV charging make sense.
Take stress out of the equation, and charge on your street whilst you sleep.
It’s the more convenient, reliable, and affordable way to charge. And it’s more sustainable, as we provide exclusively renewable energy and overnight charging takes advantage of the electricity grid is at its greenest.
No travelling or queueing for a charge, no fighting over available charging spots, and no need to adjust your everyday routine. We give you the confidence to go electric, and never go back.
Simply charge overnight, as easily as plugging in your phone, and start your journey with a full battery.
Our pricing
Affordability drives our approach. We've designed our services with your needs in mind to ensure your money travels further.
By bringing charging close to home, we've made it convenient to charge your EV overnight and take advantage of our Night Saver tariff. This tariff consistently ranked as the most affordable option for 10/12 months in 2023 and throughout 2024.
*No monthly commitments or connection charges, simply pay as you go via our app or through our website.
£0.59/kWh
Day Tariff
7am - 12am
£0.39/kWh
Night Tariff
12am - 7am
Download the char.gy app now
Do you want to make charging even simpler?
Our drivers app enables you to quickly start, stop and pay for a charge in just a few taps.
Visit our help centre
Can't find what you're looking for on this page? Head to our support center, where you can find more information and our frequently asked questions.
