Electric Vehicle charge points
Where Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points are and how to use them
Parking while charging
For a limited period, we are allowing free parking in Isle of Wight council car parks for vehicles that are using the charging point.
- you will be able to access the new charge points through MerConnect: How To Charge Your EV With Mer
any faults are automatically notified to the operator and will be fixed as soon as possible
Charge points not managed by the Council
Other public charge points are located around the Island. Please visit the NCR - National Chargepoint Registry (dft.gov.uk) or Charging points and electric vehicles UK 2022 - Zap Map (zap-map.com) for further details.
Where can I charge my EV?
Cowes
| Location | Type of charger | Socket | Cost of charge | Parking charge | Maximum stay | Number of sockets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Street Car Park | Alfen Dual fast 22kw charger | Type 2 | 56p per kw/h | Free | Maximum stay 3 hours; no return within 3 hours | 2 |
| Cross Street Car Park | Tritium rapid 50kw charger | CCS & Chademo | 78p per kw/h | Free | Maximum stay 3 hours; no return within 3 hours | 2 |
| Cowes Parade on-street | Alfen Twin fast 22kw charger | Type 2 | 56p per kw/h | Normal charges apply | 2 hours between 10am and 6pm / unlimited between 6pm and 10am | 2 |
| Seaview Road on-street | Alfen Twin fast 22kw charger | Type 2 | 56p per kw/h | Free | 4 hours between 8am and 8pm / unlimited between 8pm and 8am | 2 |
| Somerton Park and Ride | Alfen Dual fast 22kw chargers | Type 2 | 56p per kw/h | Free | Maximum stay 10 hours; no return within 3 hours | 4 |
East Cowes
| Location | Type of charger | Socket | Cost of charge | Parking charge | Maximum stay | Number of sockets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Grove on-street | Alfen Twin fast 22kw charger | Type 2 | 56p per kw/h | Free | 4 hours between 8am and 8pm / unlimited between 8pm and 8am | 2 |
Freshwater
| Location | Type of charger | Socket | Cost of charge | Parking charge | Maximum stay | Number of sockets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moa Place Car Park | Alfen Dual fast 22kw charger | Type 2 | 56p per kw/h | Free | Maximum stay 4 hours; no return within 3 hours | 2 |
Lake
| Location | Type of charger | Socket | Cost of charge | Parking charge | Maximum stay | Number of sockets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Road Car Park | Alfen Dual standard 7.4kw charger | Type 2 | 56p per kw/h | Free | Maximum stay 4 hours; no return within 3 hours | 2 |
Newport
| Location | Type of charger | Socket | Cost of charge | Parking charge | Maximum stay | Number of sockets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Street Car Park | Alfen Dual fast 22kw charger | Type 2 | 56p per kw/h | Free | Maximum stay 3 hours; no return within 3 hours | 4 |
| Chapel Street Car Park | Tritium rapid 50kw charger | CCS | 78p per kw/h | Free | Maximum stay 3 hours; no return within 3 hours | 2 |
| Quay Street 1 on-street | Alfen Twin fast 22kw charger | Type 2 | 56p per kw/h | Normal charges apply | 2 hours between 10am and 6pm / unlimited between 6pm and 10am | 2 |
| Quay Street 2 on-street | Alfen Twin standard 7.4kw charger | Type 2 | 56p per kw/h | Normal charges apply | 2 hours between 10am and 6pm / unlimited between 6pm and 10am | 2 |
| Seaclose Park Car Park | Alfen Dual fast 22kw charger | Type 2 | 56p per kw/h | Free | Maximum stay 4 hours; no return within 3 hours | 2 |
| Wykeham Road on-street | Alfen Twin fast 22kw charger | Type 2 | 56p per kw/h | Free | 4 hours between 8am and 8pm / unlimited between 8pm and 8am | 2 |
Ryde
| Location | Type of charger | Socket | Cost of charge | Parking charge | Maximum stay | Number of sockets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milligan Road on-street | Alfen Twin standard 7.4kw charger | Type 2 | 56 per kw/h | Free | 4 hours between 8am and 8pm / unlimited between 8pm and 8am | 2 |
| Quay Road Car Park | Alfen Dual fast 22kw charger | Type 2 | 56p per kw/h | Free | Maximum stay 10 hours; no return within 3 hours | 2 |
| Quay Road Car Park | Tritium rapid 50kw charger | CCS | 78p per kw/h | Free | Maximum stay 10 hours; no return within 3 hours | 2 |
| St. Thomas Street (upper) Car Park | Alfen Dual fast 22kw charger | Type 2 | 56p per kw/h | Free | Maximum stay 4 hours; no return within 3 hours | 2 |
| St. Thomas Street (upper) Car Park | Tritium rapid 50kw charger | CCS | 78p per kw/h | Free | Maximum stay 4 hours; no return within 3 hours | 2 |
Sandown
| Location | Type of charger | Socket | Cost of charge | Parking charge | Maximum stay | Number of sockets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's Road Car Park | Alfen Dual fast 22kw charger | Type 2 | 56p per kw/h | Free | Maximum stay 3 hours; no return within 3 hours | 2 |
| St. John's Road Car Park | Tritium rapid 50kw charger | CCS | 78p per kw/h | Free | Maximum stay 3 hours; no return within 3 hours | 4 |
Seaview
| Location | Type of charger | Socket | Cost of charge | Parking charge | Maximum stay | Number of sockets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seafield Road on-street | Alfen Twin fast 22kw charger | Type 2 | 56p per kw/h | Free | 4 hours between 8am and 8pm / unlimited between 8pm and 8am | 2 |
Shanklin
| Location | Type of charger | Socket | Cost of charge | Parking charge | Maximum stay | Number of sockets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchardleigh Road Car Park | Alfen Dual fast 22kw charger | Type 2 | 56p per kw/h | Free | Maximum stay 4 hours; no return within 3 hours | 2 |
| Orchardleigh Road Car Park | Tritium rapid 50kw charger | CCS | 78p per kw/h | Free | Maximum stay 4 hours; no return within 3 hours | 2 |
Ventnor
| Location | Type of charger | Socket | Cost of charge | Parking charge | Maximum stay | Number of sockets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Car Park | Alfen Dual fast 22kw charger | Type 2 | 56p per kw/h | Free | Maximum stay 4 hours; no return within 3 hours | 2 |
| Central Car Park | Tritium rapid 50kw charger | CCS | 78p per kw/h | Free | Maximum stay 4 hours; no return within 3 hours | 2 |
| Trinity Road on-street | Alfen Twin standard 7.4kw charger | Type 2 | 56p per kw/h | Free | 4 hours between 8am and 8pm / unlimited between 8pm and 8am | 2 |
Wootton
| Location | Type of charger | Socket | Cost of charge | Parking charge | Maximum stay | Number of sockets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brannon Way Car Park | Alfen Dual fast 22kw charger | Type 2 | 56p per kw/h | Free | Maximum stay 4 hours; no return within 3 hours | 2 |
| Brannon Way Car Park | Tritium rapid 50kw charger | CCS | 78p per kw/h | Free | Maximum stay 4 hours; no return within 3 hours | 2 |
Yarmouth
| Location | Type of charger | Socket | Cost of charge | Parking charge | Maximum stay | Number of sockets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Road Car Park | Alfen Twin fast 22kw charger | Type 2 | 56p per kw/h | Free | Maximum stay 4 hours; no return within 3 hours | 2 |
| River Road Car Park | Tritium rapid 50kw charger | CCS & Chademo | 78p per kw/h | Free | Maximum stay 4 hours; no return within 3 hours | 2 |
Information about parking while you charge your EV
Allocated parking spaces
We will only be allocating one dedicated parking space per charge point initially. This will be reviewed regularly to see if a second dedicated parking bay is required.
If you feel another parking bay is required email parking services
Request a charge point
Make a request for a chargepoint on your street:
Parking restrictions
The parking restrictions mean that the parking bays are restricted to ‘Electric Vehicle Charging Only’ at all times. The maximum stay of four hours will apply from 8am until 8pm with a no return period of four hours. A vehicle can stay in the bay from 8pm to 8am, allowing for an overnight charge. Failure to follow these restrictions may lead to a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).
The exception is the dedicated EV charging bays on Quay Street. For non-permit holders parking in the bays is restricted to 2 hours, no return within 2 hours, between the hours of 8am to 6pm. Overnight parking is unrestricted. For Newport on-street resident permit holders, the bays are restricted to 4 hours, no return within 2 hours, between the hours of 8am to 6pm. Overnight parking is unrestricted.
Parking in an electric vehicle parking bay without charging a vehicle will be deemed a parking contravention and liable for a PCN. Parking in a bay past the time limit will also be liable for a PCN.
If the dedicated parking bay has been ICED. ICED means a regular petrol or diesel vehicle that doesn’t need electricity is parking in the space. Report this to parking services