EV Charging Cards Compared
Every major UK EV charging card reviewed side by side. Find the right card for how you charge.
Fee
Free
Networks
950+
Chargers
1,000,000+
RFID
App
Contactless
Best overall free charging card with the widest coverage
Fee
Free / £2.99 Premium
Networks
40+
Chargers
40,000+
RFID
App
Contactless
Best app experience with great charger mapping and community features
Fee
Free / £2 / £8
Networks
600+
Chargers
250,000+
RFID
App
Contactless
Best tiered discount system for regular public chargers
Fee
Free / £9.99 sub
Networks
300+
Chargers
300,000+
RFID
App
Contactless
Best for regular Shell forecourt users and European travellers
Fee
£7.85/mo
Networks
1 (BP Pulse)
Chargers
14,000+
RFID
App
Contactless
Best for drivers who regularly charge on the BP Pulse network
Fee
From £3/card/mo
Networks
45+
Chargers
180,000+
RFID
App
Contactless
Best for fleets and business EV drivers needing expense management
Head-to-Head Comparisons
See how the top cards compare directly against each other.
Electroverse vs Zapmap
Which free charging card is better?
Electroverse vs OVO Charge
Free access vs tiered discounts
BP Pulse vs Shell Recharge
Which charging subscription is better value?
IONITY vs Fastned
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InstaVolt vs Osprey
Rapid charging networks head-to-head