Free EV charging in City Of Edinburgh
4 free public chargers mapped in City Of Edinburgh, across 2 networks. Pay nothing to charge — some venues may charge for parking.
Find free chargers near you
Uses your browser's location to find the 20 nearest free chargers. Falls back to this town if you decline location.
About free EV charging in City Of Edinburgh
City Of Edinburgh has 4 free public charging points, run by 2 networks. ChargePlace Scotland operates the most free chargers in City Of Edinburgh (3 charge points). Of these, 4 fast (7–49kW).
Free charging in City Of Edinburgh is typically tied to a venue (supermarket, retail park, pub, hotel) or a council-run street charging scheme. Some chargers may require the operator's app or RFID card to start a session even though the electricity itself is free. Always check the charger's signage and the operator's app for any conditions.
Networks with free chargers in City Of Edinburgh
Free EV charging in nearby towns
All free chargers in City Of Edinburgh
Frequently asked questions
Are there really free EV chargers in City Of Edinburgh?
Yes. There are 4 free public charging points mapped in City Of Edinburgh that charge no per-kWh fee for the electricity. ChargePlace Scotland operates the most free chargers in City Of Edinburgh. Conditions may apply at venue-based chargers (e.g. customer-only at supermarkets) so always check the on-site signage.
Where in City Of Edinburgh can I charge for free?
Click the "Find free chargers near you" button to use your phone's location and surface the closest free chargers. The list further down this page shows every free charger in City Of Edinburgh we know about, with directions links to each.
Do I need an app to use free chargers in City Of Edinburgh?
Some free chargers require the operator's app or RFID card to start a session even though the electricity is free. ChargePlace Scotland typically uses this model. Others (older domestic-style sockets, some pub and hotel chargers) accept anyone who plugs in. Check each charger's instructions before turning up.
How fast are the free chargers in City Of Edinburgh?
Most free chargers in the UK are slow (3–7kW Type 2 or domestic) for top-ups and overnight use. The breakdown for City Of Edinburgh is shown above — faster chargers (7kW+) tend to be at supermarket Pod Point sites and selected retail venues.