Ev Charging Points in Milton Keynes
EV charging points across Milton Keynes let drivers of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles recharge at public, workplace and destination locations, from rapid units near the grid road network to slower posts in car parks and on residential streets. This page lists charging providers and installers serving Milton Keynes and nearby towns including Bletchley, Wolverton, Stony Stratford, Newport Pagnell, Woburn Sands and Olney. Each listing shows contact details, opening hours, reviews and a short summary of what customers say.
8 matching ev charging points
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★ 3.8 (193)
IONITY Charging Station
📍 Coachway, Newport Pagnell
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What customers say review highlights
- Convenient location near M1
- Felt safe at night for some
- More chargers under construction
- Chargers often out of order or blocked
- Only a handful of chargers
- Lower charging speeds than advertised
- Toilets closed when coach station shut
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Popular ★ 4.6 (5)
bp pulse Charging Station
📍 Park Wood Car Park, Chaffron Way Howe, Milton Keynes
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What customers say review highlights
- Reliable, trouble-free charging
- Recently replaced equipment
- Handy location near cafe, shops and woods
- Pricing seen as expensive
- Bays sometimes blocked by non-charging cars
- Limited number of chargers
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Popular ★ 5 (1)
Raw Charging Station
📍 Xscape Milton Keynes, Marlborough Gate
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What customers say review highlights
- 50kW CCS charging
- anti-theft cable sleeves
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★ 4 (4)
bp pulse Charging Station
📍 28 Winfold Ln, Milton Keynes
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What customers say review highlights
- Good location near shops
- Works well for a quick charge
- Two charge points available
- Expensive at 79p/kWh
- Short cable on one charger
- Occasional faults and app issues
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★ 4 (1)
MFG Charging Station
📍 Barnsdale Dr, Milton Keynes Card paymentsContactlessOn-site parking
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What customers say review highlights
- Tesla compatible
- incorrect map location
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Popular ★ 5 (2)
bp pulse Charging Station
📍 Outside Travelodge, Silbury Blvd, Milton Keynes Card paymentsContactless
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What customers say review highlights
- easy to charge
- station out of order
- unclear parking payment
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★ 4 (1)
bp pulse Charging Station
📍 Front Of Pip Consultation Centre, 552 Avebury Blvd, Milton Keynes Card paymentsContactless
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What customers say review highlights
- effortless charge with card
- first charger showed out of service after connecting
- Popular ★ 5 (1) BP Pulse Charging Station 📍 Silbury Blvd, Milton Keynes Card paymentsContactless View
Choosing an EV charging provider or installer in Milton Keynes
For home and workplace installations, check that the installer is registered with a competent person scheme such as NICEIC or NAPIT, as electrical work on a fixed installation must comply with BS 7671 wiring regulations and be notified under Part P of the Building Regulations. Installers approved by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) can also handle grant paperwork where you are eligible, for example under the EV chargepoint grant for renters and flat owners. For public charging, look at the connector types available, typically CCS, CHAdeMO or Type 2, and confirm the charging speed suits your vehicle.
Using public charge points and understanding costs
Public charge points in Milton Keynes are operated by several networks, and pricing is usually shown per kilowatt-hour with some sites adding overstay or connection fees. Since 2024, new rapid public chargers must accept contactless card payment under UK public charge point regulations, so you should not always need a network app or membership card. Before travelling, it is worth checking live availability and reliability through a mapping app, and confirming whether the site has a minimum stay or a time limit in the surrounding car park.
Do I need an app to use a public charging point?
Not always. Newer rapid chargers are required to accept contactless card and mobile payments, so you can pay directly at the unit. Some slower or older posts still rely on a network app or RFID card, so it helps to have one or two of the main network apps installed as a backup.
Can I get a grant towards a home charge point?
Grants are available in some circumstances, for example for people who rent their home or live in a flat, provided the installation is carried out by an OZEV-approved installer and the eligibility conditions are met. An approved installer can confirm whether you qualify and manage the application on your behalf.