Bath's council-run public chargers cost 55p per kWh at fast (7 to 22kW) points and 69p per kWh at rapid (50kW) points, run on the Revive and PodPoint networks across the city's car parks and Park and Ride sites. The biggest concentration is at Charlotte Street car park, which has all three speeds in one place, with smaller clusters at Kingsmead Square, Larkhall Square, Claverton Street and the main Park and Ride sites.
Where to charge in Bath
| Location | Network | Speed | Connector |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Street car park | Revive | 7kW, 22kW and 50kW | Type 2, CCS, Chademo |
| Charlotte Street car park | PodPoint | 7kW | Type 2 |
| Kingsmead Square car park | Revive | 22kW | Type 2 |
| Larkhall Square car park | Revive | 22kW | Type 2 |
| Claverton Street car park | Revive | 22kW | Type 2 |
| Lansdown Park and Ride | Revive & PodPoint | 7kW | Type 2 |
| Newbridge Park and Ride | PodPoint | 7kW | Type 2 |
| Odd Down Park and Ride | PodPoint | 7kW | Type 2 |
The two networks operating in Bath
Bath and North East Somerset Council's car parks and Park and Ride sites use two charging networks: Revive, a network set up by local West of England councils that took over from the earlier Source West scheme, and PodPoint. Revive covers Chademo, CCS and Type 2 connectors depending on the site, while PodPoint installations in Bath are Type 2 only. Charlotte Street car park is the standout site, with both networks present and all three charging speeds, including Bath's rapid (50kW) chargers.
What it costs
All public EV charging in Bath and North East Somerset council car parks runs on a pay-as-you-charge basis rather than a flat fee: 55p per kWh at fast chargers (7 to 22kW) and 69p per kWh at rapid chargers (50kW). As a rough guide, a 22kW fast charger adds about 50 miles of range in around 40 minutes, while a 50kW rapid charger does the same in about 17 minutes, though this varies by vehicle.
Charging outside the centre
If you're driving into Bath and want to charge while you park rather than hunting for a central bay, the Park and Ride sites at Lansdown, Newbridge and Odd Down all have chargers, letting you plug in for the day while you bus into the centre. Our Bath Park and Ride guide and Bath parking guide cover fares and running times for getting into the centre from each site.
FAQs
How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Bath? Council-run chargers cost 55p per kWh at fast (7 to 22kW) points and 69p per kWh at rapid (50kW) points, billed on a pay-as-you-charge basis rather than a flat rate.
Where is the best place to charge an EV in central Bath? Charlotte Street car park has the widest range of options in one place: Revive chargers at 7kW, 22kW and 50kW, plus a PodPoint 7kW charger.
Are there EV chargers at Bath's Park and Ride sites? Yes. Lansdown, Newbridge and Odd Down Park and Ride sites all have chargers, so you can charge while parked and bus into the centre.
What charging networks operate in Bath? Revive, set up by West of England councils and covering Chademo, CCS and Type 2 connectors, and PodPoint, which runs Type 2 chargers at several car parks and Park and Ride sites.
Is there a rapid charger in Bath city centre? Yes, Charlotte Street car park has 50kW rapid Revive chargers, the fastest public option currently available in the city centre.