Electric vehicle charge points

The council currently operates two sites offering electric vehicle charging in the borough at:

  • Wray Lane near J8 of the M25  (rapid charger (43 kW) CHAdeMO / CCS / Type 2 AC) and;
  • Victoria Road carpark in Horley (22 kW post - 2 sockets) and 7 kW post (2 sockets).

Electric vehicle charge points in Reigate & Banstead (XMAP)

Rapid Charger

The rapid charge point in the borough at Wray Lane is capable of charging an electric vehicle battery (40 kWh) from flat to around 80 % in 45 minutes, with connectors to fit all of the major electric vehicles in use - CHAdeMO (DC 44 kW), CCS (DC 44kW) and Type 2 (AC 43 kW).

Rapid charger location

The rapid charger is located in the Wray Lane Car Park at the top of Reigate Hill just off Junction 8 of the M25. At the roundabout of the A217 and the M25 head for Reigate / Merstham but stay in the left-hand lane (Merstham) and follow the parking / viewpoint signs.

  • Unfortunately there is not an accurate post code for the site, but the following latitude and longitude values can be used: 51.256192, -0.192178 or 51°15'22.3"N 0°11'31.8"W
  • The charger is located next to the café and toilets on the site.
  • Parking is free.

Google Map of rapid charger location

Fast Chargers

These will charge a vehicle at up to 22kW depending on the vehicle type. For example a Renault Zoe will charge at 22 kW, while a Nissan Leaf (2018 version or older) will only charge at 7kW. Connection is via a type two connector (the standard for this type of unit) so you will need to have a charging cable (normally supplied with the vehicle) with you.

Fast charger location

Victoria Road Car Park, Victoria Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7AS.

  • Open 24 hours, shops, cafés, supermarkets and toilets all within 3 to 5-min walk.
  • Standard parking fees apply. See board in carpark or see the Horley car park page
  • These chargers are currently on the BP Pulse Network.

Google Map of fast charger location

Using the charge points

To use the charger only, a credit or debit card is required for contactless payments.

The rapid charger is on the Swarco Connect  / Evolt Network and it is also possible to pay online by webpay using a credit or debit card, or download the app to your smartphone.

Cost to use the charge points

  • Rapid: £0.50 PLUS 55p per kWh of electricity or part of (May 2025)
  • Fast: current cost can be found on the bp pulse website

Other charge points

For other change points in the area / UK see either of the following external sites: