EV Charging Points in RG42

Reading RG42, Reading, Berkshire

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55
Total Chargers
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16
Rapid (50kW+)
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0
Ultra-Rapid
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6
Free Chargers

Charger Speed Breakdown

Standard (7-22kW) 39
Rapid (50kW+) 16

Charging Points in Reading RG42

Slow
Standard
Rapid
Ultra

Charging Networks in RG42

BP Pulse 29 Pod Point 6 InstaVolt 6 Osprey Charging 5 Shell Recharge 5 BP Pulse 4

Average Charging Costs

Speed kW Range Avg Cost Count
Standard 7-22kW 47p/kWh 39
Rapid 50kW+ 69p/kWh 16

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BP Pulse — Reading RG42

Car Park

Standard
BP Pulse·22kW·17 connectors

Reading Business Park

Retail Park

Standard
BP Pulse·14kW·8 connectors

Lidl Reading

Supermarket

StandardFree
Pod Point·7kW·6 connectors

Aldi Reading

Supermarket

Rapid
InstaVolt·50kW·6 connectors

Osprey Charging Hub — Reading RG42

Forecourt

Rapid24/7
Osprey Charging·50kW·5 connectors

Shell Reading

Forecourt

Rapid24/7
Shell Recharge·150kW·5 connectors

Town Centre Car Park Reading

Car Park

Standard
BP Pulse·22kW·4 connectors

Travelodge Reading

Hotel

Standard
BP Pulse·7kW·4 connectors

Charger counts last updated June 2026. Live map data via Open Charge Map.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many EV charging points are there in RG42?
There are 55 EV charging points in the RG42 postcode district (Reading RG42), including 16 rapid chargers and 0 ultra-rapid chargers.
Are there free EV chargers in RG42?
Yes, there are 6 free charging points in RG42, typically at Tesco and Lidl supermarkets with Pod Point 7kW chargers.
What is the cost of rapid charging in RG42?
Rapid charging (50kW+) in RG42 costs an average of 69p/kWh. Ultra-rapid charging (100kW+) averages 69p/kWh. Standard 7-22kW chargers average 47p/kWh.
Which EV charging networks operate in RG42?
The main charging networks in RG42 are BP Pulse, Pod Point, InstaVolt, Osprey Charging. BP Pulse has the most chargers in the area with 29 charge points.
Where are the nearest rapid chargers in RG42?
RG42 has 16 rapid and ultra-rapid chargers. These are typically found at forecourts, dedicated charging hubs, and some retail parks in the area.

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