Electric vehicles and charging points

Information about where you can charge your electric vehicle, how to charge it, the cost of charging, how to report problems with charging, and financial incentives to buy an electric car.

Charging unavailable

The Podpoint charging unit located at Cross Hill Car Park, Driffield, is currently unavailable.

Where can I charge my electric vehicle in the East Riding?

Car and coach park finder

You can charge your EV at East Riding Council Leisure Centres if you have paid for parking.

How do I charge my electric vehicle?

The majority of council operated charge points are untethered, type 2, single phase, twin socket, 7.4kw charge points, so you will require your own compatible cable in order to charge your car.

The Rapid Charge Point at Hailgate car park, Howden, is a tethered unit owned and operated by BP Chargemaster on behalf of Highways England. This unit has the following connectors: DC Combo Type 2 50kw, CHAdeMO 50kw, Type 2 socket 43kw.

None of the council-provided charge points provide contactless payment facilities, and therefore you should refer to their individual websites as to how to operate their equipment and find out what payment options/methods are available.

POD Point (external website)

Mer - EV charging network (external website)

Monta - EV charging network (external website)

Clenergy | Smart EV Charging Management Software & App - Clenergy EV (external website)

EV drivers can access the Highways England Rapid Charger at Hailgate car park, Howden by the following methods:

  • bp Pulse RFiD Card - monthly subscription required
  • bp Pulse Mobile App - can be used by drivers with a monthly subscription & drivers without a monthly subscription
  • Contactless Payment Card - debit/credit card.

bp pulse (external website)

How much does it cost and do I have to pay for parking whilst charging my vehicle?

The council has introduced a tariff for all its electric vehicle chargers. The cost has been set in line with the national average at £0.48 per kWh. Tariffs may change in line with summer and winter energy prices.

Those who are actively charging their vehicle do not have to Pay and Display in council operated car parks – except ERYC Leisure Facilities. This may be subject to change following future reviews.

Vehicles should be parked completely within the electric vehicle recharging bay. If vehicles are parked outside these bays, or are not actively charging, then a Penalty Charge Notice may be issued by Civil Parking Enforcement.

Do I have to pay for parking whilst charging my vehicle?

On-street parking charges still apply in Pay and Display bays when charging an electric vehicle.

You must pay to park while charging your vehicle in an on-street Pay and Display bay.

Those who are actively charging their vehicle in an off-street council-owned car park do not have to Pay and Display. This is because the council does not currently apply parking charges or time limit overstay charges to vehicles which are plugged in and taking on electric charge. This waiver applies to actively charging vehicles in off-street council-owned car parks only, where parking fees apply.

Vehicles should be parked completely within the electric vehicle recharging bay. If vehicles are parked outside these bays, or are not actively charging, then a Penalty Charge Notice may be issued by Civil Parking Enforcement.

Who should I report problems with charging points to?

There are things you can try if you experience issues with charging your electric vehicle.

Please review the following articles and try to resolve the issue yourself before reporting an issue:

Stuck cable

To release a stuck cable from your vehicle, please stop the charging process, and consult your vehicle's manual on the location and operation of the emergency release (usually located in the boot of the vehicle).

If you are still experiencing issues, please contact us on:

24-hours number: (01482) 393939

We aim to be on site within 2 hours of calling.

How do I find other charging points outside the East Riding?

Zap Map gives a good overview of where all public charging points are located including information on cost, type, charges and operator:

Zap Map (external website)

Are any more charging points planned?

LEVI Bid – Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) and Hull City Council (HCC) have been successful in acquiring funding associated with LEVI.

This will allow ERYC and HCC to increase the number of EV charging points in our area.

Whilst we have been successful in our funding bid, there is still a long way to go to get a charge point operator appointed. So we do not delay the rollout of EV infrastructure any further, ERYC has agreed to fund £100,000 of EV infrastructure prior to the rollout of LEVI.

The £100K and LEVI funding are for public EV charge points only, and do not include any gullies or cross-pavement solutions.

Gully trials

The council is still looking into a variety of solutions to enable cross-pavement EV charging to become a feasible solution in our area.

As yet, no decisions have been made. There remain many legal challenges and issues we need to address before we can implement any scheme.

ERYC is not alone, and many other LAs are currently trying to resolve the same issues. Officers are keeping informed of the latest developments.

The council is currently compiling a list of those properties that are requesting 'gully charging' (shallow channels cut into pavements to house EV charging cables safely) and if you would like to be considered for a gully please get in contact with us to add your name and property to the list.

Please email: electric.vehicles@eastriding.gov.uk.

ERYC £100K of public EV charging infrastructure

ERYC has agreed to fund £100K of EV infrastructure prior to the LEVI project becoming live.

A Commonplace website has also been set up to actively engage, consult, and inform our residents about electric vehicles:

Commonplace - Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (external website)

This website provides you with an opportunity to suggest locations for public EV charge points. While we cannot guarantee that all locations suggested will be taken forward, we will investigate every location for its feasibility. Any location not included within this project will be taken forward to the LEVI project.

What information is available for individuals and organisations?

Further information may be obtained from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles, who provide guidance and regulation as well as information on any financial support that is available:

GOV.UK - Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (external website)

Other government information is available at:

GOV.UK - Low emission and electric vehicles (external website)

You can contact the ERYC EV officer if you require additional information on EV. Please put FAO ERYC EV Officer in the email title.

Please send your email to: electric.vehicles@eastriding.gov.uk

Electric vehicle (EV) mythbusting and FAQs

Below is a summary of information from the Energy Saving Trust, an independent organisation working to address the climate emergency:

Electric vehicles - myths and FAQs (external pdf 5.2mb)

Have your say

ERYC have agreed to fund £100K of EV infrastructure prior to the LEVI project becoming live.

A Commonplace website has been set up to actively engage, consult, and inform our residents about electric vehicles (link button below).

This website provides you with an opportunity to suggest locations for public EV charge points. While we cannot guarantee that all locations suggested will be taken forward, we will investigate every location for its feasibility. Any location not included within this project will be taken forward to the LEVI project.

Have your say on Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in the East Riding of Yorkshire and Hull at:

Commonplace (external website)

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