EV Chargers in Kirkwall
Kirkwall has 10 public EV charging points, including 3 rapid (50kW+) and 6 fast (7–50kW) chargers. The highest-powered charge point listed here is Tesco Superstore-Kirkwall at 50kW. Charge points are operated by Chargeplace Scotland and POD Point (UK). The most widely available connector in Kirkwall is Type 2 (Socket Only).
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Tesco Superstore-Kirkwall
RapidPickaquoy RD
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 22kW ×2 Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW ×2 CCS (Type 2) · 50kW CHAdeMO · 50kWRecord last verified February 2024
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Lidl-Kirkwall
RapidPickaquoy Road
CHAdeMO · 50kW Type 2 (Socket Only) · 22kW CCS (Type 2) · 50kWRecord last verified April 2023
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Great Western Road Car Park Rapid (2)
RapidGreat Western Road Car Park
CHAdeMO · 50kW CCS (Type 2) · 50kW Type 2 (Tethered Connector) · 43kWRecord last verified May 2020
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Kirkwall - Great Western Road CP
FastGreat Western Road
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 22kW Type 2 (Socket Only) · 22kWRecord last verified May 2023
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Pickaquoy Centre Car Park
FastMuddisdale Road
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 22kW Type 2 (Socket Only) · 22kWRecord last verified May 2023
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Great Western Road Car Park Ac22 Dual (4)
FastGreat Western Road Car Park
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 22kW ×2Record last verified February 2020
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Great Western Road Car Park Ac22 Dual (3)
FastGreat Western Road Car Park
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 22kW ×2Record last verified April 2020
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St. Rognvalds House, Orkney (1)
FastOld Scapa Road
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kWGetting in Post owner: Orkney Islands Council
Record last verified May 2023
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Lynnfield Hotel
Fast2 Lynn Road
Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kW Type 2 (Socket Only) · 7kWRecord last verified May 2023
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Orkney Islands Council
Slow1 School Place
BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp · 3kW BS1363 3 Pin 13 Amp · 3kWGetting in Orkney Islands Council
Record last verified October 2026
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Charger data last updated October 2026, sourced from OpenChargeMap.
Who runs the chargers in Kirkwall
- Chargeplace Scotland7 charge points
- POD Point (UK)3 charge points
EV charging in Kirkwall — FAQs
How many EV charging points are there in Kirkwall?
There are 10 public EV charging points in Kirkwall: 3 rapid (50kW+), 6 fast (7–50kW) and 1 standard (under 7kW). Between them they offer 5 different connector types.
Where can I find rapid EV chargers in Kirkwall?
Kirkwall has 3 rapid charging points rated at 50kW or above. The fastest is Tesco Superstore-Kirkwall at 50kW. Rapid sites are labelled “Rapid”, listed first on this page and pinned on the map above.
Which charging networks operate in Kirkwall?
Charge points in Kirkwall are run by 2 networks, the largest being Chargeplace Scotland and POD Point (UK). The operator is shown against each charge point in the list above.
Do I need an app to charge in Kirkwall?
Of the 10 charge points listed in Kirkwall, 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 Kirkwall free to use?
Most of the 10 charge points in Kirkwall 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.