WattStop charging prices
What it costs to charge, and what you need to get each rate.
EV·Echo, checked 28 October 2026: WattStop charges 61p/kWh to charge by bank card with no membership.
How much does WattStop charge per kWh?
61p/kWh by bank card with no membership. Checked 28 October 2026.
61p/kWh
Pay-as-you-go with any bank card — no app, no account, no membership.
Cheapest possible rate is 51p/kWh (Pay as you go: 7 kW) — but that is not what you pay walking up.
Every rate
| Rate | When | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pay as you go: 50 kW rapidOn a rapid unit, the 22 kW plug is also billed at this price. | All day | 61p/kWh |
| Pay as you go: 22 kW | All day | 56p/kWh |
| Pay as you go: 7 kW | All day | 51p/kWh |
Other charges
- £1 minimum per charge.
- A £30 overstay charge applies after the maximum stay: 90 minutes on rapids, 8 hours on 22 kW, 12 hours at on-street chargers, 16 hours at Park & Ride.
- No connection fee or membership.
Worth knowing
- Pay by card through the QR code on every charger; some 50 kW and 22 kW chargers also take contactless, and the price is the same however you pay.
- Verified 28 Oct 2026 from the Fuuse tariff data and City of Edinburgh Council.
Never drive to an occupied charger
EvEcho shows live availability at WattStop and every other network near you, and tells you the moment a bay opens up — so you know the cost before you set off and the charger is there when you arrive.
The price before you go. The bay when you arrive.
Source: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/public-transport/find-electric-vehicle-charging-points-edinburgh/3
Checked 28 October 2026. Prices change — the operator's own page is always the final word.
Compiled by EV·Echo. We are not affiliated with WattStop.
Checked 28 October 2026. Prices change — the operator's own page is always the final word.
Compiled by EV·Echo. We are not affiliated with WattStop.