Smart Charge

An overview of the Smart Charge network

345 charge points

Destination charging

from 49p per kWh

Live Data

Smart Charge

Smart Charge is a charging network offering Destination charging. As of the end of September 2025 Smart Charge had a total of 345 charge points across the UK.

Sainsbury's provides Smart Charge ultra-rapid EV charging at many of its supermarket locations across the UK, allowing drivers to fully charge their vehicles in as little time as it takes to complete their weekly shop, with the added bonus of earning Nectar points for charging.
In 2025 Smart Charge surpassed the milestone of powering 100 million fossil fuel free miles, and was awarded Zapmap’s 2025 ‘Up-and-coming network’ award. This year, Smart Charge has taken the top place in Zapmap’s annual network rankings as ‘Best EV charging network 2026’ in the ‘Medium rapid / ultra-rapid network’ category for its simple, reliable, accessible, and rewarding charging experience.

Smart Charge charge point and 2 EV parking bays

Where can you find Smart Charge charge points?

Smart Charge charge points are available nationwide and there are currently 345 across 84 locations which can all be found in the Zapmap app or on the Zapmap desktop map.
Simply use the Network filter on the app to pinpoint the charge points, there you'll also find the address, a detailed break down of the Smart Charge charge points at each location, their live status (where available), charge point speeds, costs to charge, and star ratings, photos and feedback from other Zapmap users.

How to access/charge at a Smart Charge charge point

There are several ways to access a Smart Charge point, the key ways to pay are:

Contactless debit or credit card

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Network app

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How much does it cost to charge on Smart Charge?

Charging at a 3-49kW Smart Charge charge point currently costs between 49p/kWh - 72p/kWh.
Charging at a 50-149kW Smart Charge charge point currently costs between 49p/kWh - 72p/kWh.
Charging at a 150-400kW Smart Charge charge point currently costs 72p/kWh.

Note: Payment methods and cost are provided for guidance only. Costs were last updated November 2025, but may have changed since. Additional payment options may be available, and charges such as connection fees, overstay fees, or alternative PAYG rates may apply. For the most up-to-date information, check the Zapmap app or the network’s website.

How does Smart Charge's cost to charge compare to other networks?

Zapmap monitors the prices of charging on the public network and reports on the cost charged by the top 10* rapid charging networks. The prices are updated on a monthly basis here: Rapid Charging: Top 10 Network Pricing

The cost to charge an electric vehicle (EV) on the public charging network can vary substantially by speed of charge point and network.
Updated monthly, the Zapmap Price Index tracks the average price of charging by speed over time.
To find out the cost of charging drivers can see cost on the Zapmap app, and can use the pricing filter to identify lower cost charging.