Rapid EV chargers in Houghton-Le-Spring
32 rapid chargers within 6 miles of Houghton-Le-Spring (Sunderland) from 13 networks. Without a subscription, a kWh costs £0.55 to £0.92. The cheapest: Arnold Clark Birtley Motorstore / MG / Vanstore (Arnold Clark), at £0.55 per kWh.
Rapid chargers in and around Houghton-Le-Spring
| Charger | Network | Power | Free · live | No subscription | With subscription | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arnold Clark · Arnold Clark Birtley Motorstore / MG / VanstoreCHEAPESTWashington · 5.7 mi150 kW · 5.7 mi | Arnold Clark | 150 kW | — | £0.55 | — | 5.7 mi |
Be.EV · Dobbies BirtleyPelton · 5.3 mi150 kW · 5.3 mi | Be.EV | 150 kW | — | £0.59 | — | 5.3 mi |
MFG EV Power · Morrisons Sunderland Doxford ParkRyhope · 2.7 mi1/2 free · 50 kW · 2.7 mi | MFG EV Power | 50 kW | 1/2 | £0.59 | — | 2.7 mi |
Shell Recharge · SHELL DURHAMSherburn · 3.9 mi175 kW · 3.9 mi | Shell Recharge | 175 kW | — | £0.60 | — | 3.9 mi |
Shell Recharge · SHELL EASINGTON EASTHawthorn · 4.9 mi180 kW · 4.9 mi | Shell Recharge | 180 kW | — | £0.60 | — | 4.9 mi |
Tesla Supercharger · Tesla Supercharger Washington, United Kingdom - NorthboundWashington · 5.1 mi250 kW · 5.1 mi£0.46 with Tesla Supercharging | Tesla Supercharger | 250 kW | — | £0.64 | £0.46Tesla Supercharging | 5.1 mi |
Tesla Supercharger · Tesla Supercharger Rainton, United KingdomEast Rainton · 0.7 mi250 kW · 0.7 mi | Tesla Supercharger | 250 kW | — | £0.69 | — | 0.7 mi |
Tesla Supercharger · Tesla Supercharger Washington, United Kingdom - SouthboundWashington · 5.1 mi250 kW · 5.1 mi£0.49 with Tesla Supercharging | Tesla Supercharger | 250 kW | — | £0.70 | £0.49Tesla Supercharging | 5.1 mi |
Fastned · Fastned Durham RoadSunderland · 3.3 mi300 kW · 3.3 mi£0.54 with Fastned Gold Member | Fastned | 300 kW | — | £0.71 | £0.54Fastned Gold Member | 3.3 mi |
Fastned · Fastned Houghton-le-SpringHoughton-Le-Spring · 0.6 mi300 kW · 0.6 mi£0.54 with Fastned Gold Member | Fastned | 300 kW | — | £0.71 | £0.54Fastned Gold Member | 0.6 mi |
Fastned · Fastned Parsons RoadWashington · 5.6 mi300 kW · 5.6 mi£0.54 with Fastned Gold Member | Fastned | 300 kW | — | £0.71 | £0.54Fastned Gold Member | 5.6 mi |
Fastned · Fastned Speculation PlaceWashington · 5.5 mi50 kW · 5.5 mi£0.54 with Fastned Gold Member | Fastned | 50 kW | — | £0.71 | £0.54Fastned Gold Member | 5.5 mi |
E.ON Drive · Durham - St Andrews Park Retail ParkSherburn · 5.1 mi300 kW · 5.1 mi | E.ON Drive | 300 kW | — | £0.74 | — | 5.1 mi |
Be.EV · Durham Park and Ride BelmontSherburn · 3.9 mi50 kW · 3.9 mi | Be.EV | 50 kW | — | £0.77 | — | 3.9 mi |
Be.EV · Osborne Road Car ParkChester-le-Street · 4.5 mi60 kW · 4.5 mi | Be.EV | 60 kW | — | £0.77 | — | 4.5 mi |
Smart Charge · Sainsburys SunderlandSunderland · 3.8 mi150 kW · 3.8 mi | Smart Charge | 150 kW | — | £0.79 | — | 3.8 mi |
GeniePoint · Premier Inn Durham NorthSacriston · 5.3 mi50 kW · 5.3 mi | GeniePoint | 50 kW | — | £0.81 | — | 5.3 mi |
GeniePoint · Premier Inn Sunderland A19/A1231Washington · 4.9 mi50 kW · 4.9 mi | GeniePoint | 50 kW | — | £0.81 | — | 4.9 mi |
Osprey · KFC, Salterfen Road, SunderlandRyhope · 4.8 mi75 kW · 4.8 mi | Osprey | 75 kW | — | £0.82 | — | 4.8 mi |
Ionity · IONITY SunderlandEast Boldon · 5.6 mi400 kW · 5.6 mi£0.48 with Ionity Power | Ionity | 400 kW | — | £0.83 | £0.48Ionity Power | 5.6 mi |
GRIDSERVE · GRIDSERVE Gateshead CollegeEast Boldon · 5.7 mi2/2 free · 60 kW · 5.7 mi | GRIDSERVE | 60 kW | 2/2 | £0.85 | — | 5.7 mi |
Be.EV · Green Street Car ParkSeaham · 5.3 mi75 kW · 5.3 mi | Be.EV | 75 kW | — | £0.87 | — | 5.3 mi |
InstaVolt · 1202 – Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station – County DurhamChester-le-Street · 5.1 mi160 kW · 5.1 mi | InstaVolt | 160 kW | — | £0.92 | — | 5.1 mi |
InstaVolt · 1204 – Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station – DurhamSherburn · 4.5 mi120 kW · 4.5 mi | InstaVolt | 120 kW | — | £0.92 | — | 4.5 mi |
InstaVolt · 1229 – Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station – DurhamSherburn · 4.8 mi80 kW · 4.8 mi | InstaVolt | 80 kW | — | £0.92 | — | 4.8 mi |
InstaVolt · 128 – Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station – DurhamDurham · 5.6 mi50 kW · 5.6 mi | InstaVolt | 50 kW | — | £0.92 | — | 5.6 mi |
InstaVolt · 1292 – Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station – SunderlandWashington · 4.9 mi160 kW · 4.9 mi | InstaVolt | 160 kW | — | £0.92 | — | 4.9 mi |
InstaVolt · 1426 – Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station – Tyne and WearPelton · 5.8 mi120 kW · 5.8 mi | InstaVolt | 120 kW | — | £0.92 | — | 5.8 mi |
InstaVolt · 238 – Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station – SunderlandRyhope · 3.3 mi62 kW · 3.3 mi | InstaVolt | 62 kW | — | £0.92 | — | 3.3 mi |
InstaVolt · 66 – Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station – DurhamDurham · 6.0 mi125 kW · 6.0 mi | InstaVolt | 125 kW | — | £0.92 | — | 6.0 mi |
GRIDSERVE · GRIDSERVE MOTO Washington NorthWashington · 5.1 mi10/15 free · 350 kW · 5.1 mi | GRIDSERVE | 350 kW | 10/15 | £0.92 | — | 5.1 mi |
GRIDSERVE · GRIDSERVE MOTO Washington SouthboundWashington · 5.1 mi14/18 free · 200 kW · 5.1 mi | GRIDSERVE | 200 kW | 14/18 | £0.92 | — | 5.1 mi |
Price benchmarks in Houghton-Le-Spring
In Houghton-Le-Spring, the most powerful charger reaches 400 kW (IONITY Sunderland, Ionity); the cheapest is Arnold Clark Birtley Motorstore / MG / Vanstore (Arnold Clark), at £0.55 per kWh without a subscription. The median price there is £0.80 per kWh, 12% higher than the median for the county (Sunderland, £0.71).
Networks in Houghton-Le-Spring
InstaVoltfrom £0.92from £0.928
Fastnedfrom £0.71from £0.714
Be.EVfrom £0.59from £0.594
Tesla Superchargerfrom £0.64from £0.643
GRIDSERVEfrom £0.85from £0.853
Shell Rechargefrom £0.60from £0.602
GeniePointfrom £0.81from £0.812
MFG EV Powerfrom £0.59from £0.591
Smart Chargefrom £0.79from £0.791
Ospreyfrom £0.82from £0.821
E.ON Drivefrom £0.74from £0.741
Ionityfrom £0.83from £0.831
Arnold Clarkfrom £0.55from £0.551Frequently asked questions
How much does rapid charging cost in Houghton-Le-Spring?
Without a subscription, a kWh costs £0.55 to £0.92 at rapid chargers in and around Houghton-Le-Spring, i.e. £16.50 to £27.61 for 30 kWh (about 125 miles).
Which is the cheapest rapid charger in Houghton-Le-Spring?
Arnold Clark Birtley Motorstore / MG / Vanstore (Arnold Clark), at £0.55 per kWh without a subscription.
Do you need a subscription to charge in Houghton-Le-Spring?
No: all these chargers accept payment without a subscription (bank card or the network's app). A subscription can lower the price if you charge often; Kargit takes it into account when it works out your trips.
What is the most powerful charger in Houghton-Le-Spring?
IONITY Sunderland (Ionity), up to 400 kW.
Nearby towns
Prices updated on 30/10/2026. Data sources