EV Charging Points in Gosforth
Ultra-rapid chargers, forecourt hubs, and hotel destination charging — where to charge an electric car in and around Gosforth.
Gosforth is actually one of the better-served Newcastle suburbs for EV charging, with ultra-rapid chargers on the Great North Road, a 12-connector hub at Rotary Way, and destination chargers at local hotels. Here's the practical guide.
Ultra-Rapid and Rapid Charging
[Shell Recharge](https://www.shell.co.uk/electric-vehicle-charging.html) at the Shell forecourt on Great North Road, NE3 2DT, has 4 x 150 kW CCS and 2 x 70 kW CHAdeMO connectors. Open 24/7. The fastest public chargers in Gosforth. Shell Recharge app or contactless card; a £9.99/month subscription gives 30% off.
[InstaVolt](https://instavolt.co.uk/) at Costa, 3 Rotary Way, Gosforth Park, NE3 5EH, is the biggest hub — 6 devices, 12 connectors, with speeds from 62.5 kW to 120 kW DC. No app or subscription needed; just tap your contactless card. Particularly good off-peak rates at 54-55p/kWh between 9pm and 7am. Retail park with Costa, Co-op, and McDonald's on site.
MFG EV Power at the North Road Service Station, Great North Road, NE3 2DQ, has a rapid DC charger on the petrol station forecourt.
Fast Charging
[Pod Point](https://pod-point.com/) at Tesco Extra, Brunton Lane, Kingston Park, NE3 2FP — 7 kW AC units plus a 75 kW DC rapid charger. Pod Point app; PAYG available. The 7 kW AC rate is around 28p/kWh — the cheapest confirmed rate in the area.
Pod Point at Freeman Hospital Red Car Park, Regent Farm Road, NE3 3HD — 2 devices, 4 connectors. Primarily for hospital visitors and staff.
GeniePoint on Great North Road has fast AC chargers (typically 7-22 kW). GeniePoint app or contactless.
Destination Chargers
Holiday Inn Newcastle Gosforth Park, NE13 6BP — 4 x 22 kW fast + 4 x 3.7-7.5 kW slow chargers. Open to guests and visitors at ~40p/kWh (£20 minimum charge applies).
Grand Hotel Gosforth Park, NE3 5HN — 22 kW chargers via MER network. Hotel guests; ~40p/kWh.
Costs at a Glance
| Network | Speed | Cost | |---------|-------|------| | InstaVolt (off-peak 9pm-7am) | 62-120 kW | ~55p/kWh | | Pod Point AC (Tesco) | 7 kW | ~28p/kWh | | Shell Recharge (with subscription) | 150 kW | ~55-62p/kWh | | InstaVolt (peak) | 62-120 kW | 70-89p/kWh | | Shell Recharge (PAYG) | 150 kW | 79-89p/kWh |
Home Charging
If you have a driveway, a home wallbox is the cheapest way to charge — typically 7-10p/kWh on an overnight tariff. Installation costs around £800-£1,200 before any grant.
The OZEV grant (up to £500, covering 75% of installation cost) is still available for renters, flat owners, and landlords — but ended for owner-occupiers with driveways in 2022.
Local OZEV-approved installers include [Ridley Brothers](https://www.ridleybrothers.co.uk/ev-charging) (based in Gosforth), [Intelli EV](https://www.intelliev.uk/) (covers Fawdon and West Gosforth), and [GSG Heating & Electrical](https://gsg-heatingelectrical.co.uk/).
The Residential Gap
The main gap in Gosforth is on-street charging for homes without driveways. No lamp-post or kerbside chargers are confirmed live in NE3 yet, and Newcastle City Council does not currently permit charging cables across pavements (Highways Act 1980). The council's EV Charging Strategy names Gosforth as a priority area (Air Quality Management Area No. 5) and LEVI funding has been secured for shared residential charge points — but specific street locations are still to be confirmed.
Apps You'll Need
InstaVolt — no app needed, contactless card at the unit. Shell Recharge — app for best rates. Pod Point — free app. GeniePoint — app or contactless. For finding chargers: [Zap-Map](https://www.zapmap.com/) is the best UK aggregator.
EV infrastructure changes fast. Check [Zap-Map](https://www.zapmap.com/charge-points/newcastle-upon-tyne) for the latest live charger status before you travel.