EV Chargers in Chard
Chard has 6 public EV charging points, including 1 rapid (50kW+) and 5 fast (7–50kW) chargers. The highest-powered charge point listed here is Lidl at 50kW. Charge points are operated by Scottish Power, POD Point (UK) and Roam Charging (UK). The most widely available connector in Chard is Type 2 (Socket Only).
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Lidl
RapidTapstone Road
CCS (Type 2) · 50kW Type 2 (Socket Only) · 22kW CHAdeMO · 50kWRecord last verified April 2023
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Marketfield 1
FastMarketfield Car Park
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 22kW Type 2 (Socket Only) · 22kWRecord last verified May 2023
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EVC The Lordleaze Hotel
FastHenderson Drive
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 22kW ×2Record last verified October 2022
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Chard Leisure Centre
FastFore Street Car Park SSDC
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 22kW ×6Record last verified October 2022
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Tesco Superstore-Chard
FastTapstone Road
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW ×2 Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW ×2Record last verified April 2023
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Warner Leisure Hotel
FastCricket St. Thomas Hotel
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW ×2Record last verified December 2020
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Charger data last updated October 2026, sourced from OpenChargeMap.
Who runs the chargers in Chard
- Scottish Power2 charge points
- POD Point (UK)2 charge points
- Roam Charging (UK)1 charge point
EV charging in Chard — FAQs
How many EV charging points are there in Chard?
There are 6 public EV charging points in Chard: 1 rapid (50kW+), 5 fast (7–50kW) and 0 standard (under 7kW). Between them they offer 3 different connector types.
Where can I find rapid EV chargers in Chard?
Chard has 1 rapid charging point rated at 50kW or above. The fastest is Lidl at 50kW. Rapid sites are labelled “Rapid”, listed first on this page and pinned on the map above.
Which charging networks operate in Chard?
Charge points in Chard are run by 3 networks, the largest being Scottish Power, 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 Chard?
Of the 6 charge points listed in Chard, 2 accept payment at the charge point itself (contactless card or the operator's app) and 3 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 Chard free to use?
Most of the 6 charge points in Chard 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.