London has the UK's densest EV charging network — over 10,000 public charge points across the city. But dense doesn't always mean easy, and navigating London's patchwork of networks, connector types and parking rules takes some knowledge.
Public Charging in London
The Major Networks
- Ubitricity — the light pole charging network. Thousands of lamp post chargers across the city, mostly 5.5kW AC. Cheap and abundant but slow.
- BP Pulse — car parks and petrol station forecourts. Reliable but can be expensive on rapid charging.
- Osprey — growing presence, particularly in South London
- Pod Point — widespread at supermarkets and leisure venues
Rapid Charging Hubs
For faster charging (50kW+), look at dedicated hubs:
- Gridserve sites at Canary Wharf, Fulham, and several outer-London locations
- Osprey Hub at various locations including the O2 area
EV Hotels in London
London hotels are increasingly offering EV charging, though it's still not universal. The key is knowing which properties have actually invested in proper infrastructure versus a single slow charger.
Best Areas for EV Hotels
Paddington and Bayswater — good transport links, several hotels with underground car park charging.
Canary Wharf — excellent EV infrastructure, modern hotels, great for business travellers.
King's Cross and Islington — growing EV charging provision, wide hotel choice.
South Bank and Bermondsey — good coverage, increasingly popular area.
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Sento's London Listings
Stays on Sento are labelled charging on-site, charging nearby or standard — confirm charging with the property or a live charging map such as Zapmap before you travel. The last-checked date tells you exactly when it was confirmed. A Sento Charging Promise is coming soon.
The Congestion Charge and ULEZ
As of 2026, most pure EVs remain exempt from the London Congestion Charge (£15/day for non-exempt vehicles). All modern EVs meet ULEZ standards — no charge to drive in the zone.
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