InstaVolt
Drivers who can charge off-peak for the best value
Speeds: Rapid (50kW), Ultra-rapid (up to 150kW)
Coverage: England and Wales — service stations, retail parks, car parks
Overview
InstaVolt operates over 2,254 rapid and ultra-rapid chargers across England and Wales. Known for reliability and simplicity, every InstaVolt charger accepts contactless payment — no app or account required. Standard pricing ranges from 70-89p/kWh depending on speed, but the standout deal is the off-peak rate of just 54p/kWh between 8pm and 8am (available via app or RFID only, not contactless). This makes InstaVolt one of the cheapest rapid charging options in the UK if you time your charges right. The network focuses on convenient locations including service stations, retail parks, and supermarket car parks.
Pros
Excellent off-peak pricing (54p/kWh 8pm-8am)
Simple contactless tap-and-charge at every unit
High charger reliability — well maintained network
No subscription needed
Good mix of 50kW and 150kW chargers
Cons
Peak pricing can be expensive (up to 89p/kWh)
Off-peak rate requires app or RFID (not contactless)
Smaller network than BP Pulse
Limited Scottish coverage
Best For
Drivers who can charge off-peak for the best value. Rated 4.3/5.
Frequently Asked Questions
The 54p/kWh off-peak rate (8pm-8am) requires you to start your session via the InstaVolt app or an RFID card. Contactless payments always pay the standard rate.
Yes. You can use your Electroverse RFID card or app to pay at InstaVolt chargers. Pricing may differ slightly from InstaVolt's direct rates.
InstaVolt has one of the best reliability records in the UK. They maintain their own chargers and have a strong focus on uptime.