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: