EV Chargers in Bedford
Bedford has 23 public EV charging points, including 6 rapid (50kW+) and 17 fast (7–50kW) chargers. The highest-powered charge point listed here is BP at 150kW. Charge points are operated by BP Pulse (UK), POD Point (UK) and Roam Charging (UK), plus 5 other networks. The most widely available connector in Bedford is Type 2 (Socket Only).
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BP
RapidNewnham Avenue
CCS (Type 2) · 150kWRecord last verified December 2023
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McDonalds
RapidFairhill
CCS (Type 2) · 150kW ×2Record last verified December 2023
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Waitrose Car Park
RapidGoldington Road
CCS (Type 2) · 120kWRecord last verified July 2023
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Starbucks St Johns Retail Park
RapidStarbucks St Johns Retail Park
CCS (Type 2) · 60kW CHAdeMO · 50kW CCS (Type 2) · 60kW CHAdeMO · 50kW CCS (Type 2) · 60kW CHAdeMO · 50kWRecord last verified June 2024
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Toby Carvery Goldington
Rapid403 Goldington Road
CCS (Type 2) · 50kW CHAdeMO · 50kW Type 2 (Tethered Connector) · 43kWRecord last verified August 2023
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Cranfield University
RapidCentral avenue
CHAdeMO · 50kW Type 2 (Tethered Connector) · 43kW Type 2 (Tethered Connector) · 50kWGetting in 100m past reception on the right.
Record last verified August 2024
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EVC Colworth Science Park - Car Park 3
FastSharnbrook
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 22kW ×4Record last verified February 2024
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EVC Colworth Science Park - Car Park 2
FastSharnbrook
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 22kW ×4Record last verified February 2024
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Tesco Extra-Bedford
FastCardington RD
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 22kW ×2Record last verified April 2023
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Foster Hill Road Car Park
FastFoster Hill Road
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW Type 2 (Socket Only) · 22kWRecord last verified May 2023
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Maulden
FastMaulden Rise
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kWRecord last verified May 2023
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The Brache
FastThe Brache
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kWRecord last verified May 2023
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Recreation Rise
FastRecreation Rise
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kWRecord last verified May 2023
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Cutcliffe Grove 1
FastCutcliffe Grove
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kWRecord last verified May 2023
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Brewpoint
FastCut Throat Lane
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kWRecord last verified March 2025
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Millbrook Proving Ground
FastMillbrook Proving Ground
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kWRecord last verified October 2026
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Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
FastKempston Road
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW ×2Record last verified April 2021
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Cutcliffe Grove
FastCutcliffe Grove
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW ×4Record last verified May 2021
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Park Road West
FastPark Road West
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW ×4Record last verified May 2021
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Oaklands Road
FastOaklands Road
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW ×6Record last verified May 2021
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Russell Avenue
FastRussell Avenue
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW ×10Record last verified May 2021
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Victoria Road
FastVictoria Road
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW ×6Record last verified May 2021
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Tesco Superstore-Bedford Riverfield Drive
FastRiverfield Drive
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW ×2 Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW ×2Record last verified April 2023
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Charger data last updated October 2026, sourced from OpenChargeMap.
Who runs the chargers in Bedford
- BP Pulse (UK)6 charge points
- POD Point (UK)5 charge points
- Roam Charging (UK)2 charge points
- Osprey Charging1 charge point
- InstaVolt Ltd1 charge point
- Shell Recharge Solutions (UK)1 charge point
EV charging in Bedford — FAQs
How many EV charging points are there in Bedford?
There are 23 public EV charging points in Bedford: 6 rapid (50kW+), 17 fast (7–50kW) and 0 standard (under 7kW). Between them they offer 4 different connector types.
Where can I find rapid EV chargers in Bedford?
Bedford has 6 rapid charging points rated at 50kW or above. The fastest is BP at 150kW. Rapid sites are labelled “Rapid”, listed first on this page and pinned on the map above.
Which charging networks operate in Bedford?
Charge points in Bedford are run by 8 networks, the largest being BP Pulse (UK), POD Point (UK) and Roam Charging (UK). The operator is shown against each charge point in the list above.
Do I need an app to charge in Bedford?
Of the 23 charge points listed in Bedford, 4 accept payment at the charge point itself (contactless card or the operator's app) and 6 require an account, app or membership card before you can start a session. It is worth setting those accounts up before you need them rather than in the car park. Under the UK charge point regulations, rapid units of 50kW and above must display their price in pence per kWh before you start.
Are the EV chargers in Bedford free to use?
Most of the 23 charge points in Bedford require payment, and the access column above shows how each one is paid for. Pricing varies by network and charging speed, so check the operator's app or the signage at the location for the current tariff.