Using our charging bays
Newham's dedicated electric vehicle charging bays are provided to enable drivers to charge their vehicles safely and conveniently. To help ensure these facilities remain available for everyone who needs them, please use the bays responsibly and always follow the restrictions shown on the roadside signs.
Charging bays are shared public facilities and are not allocated to individual vehicles or residents. They should only be used by vehicles that are actively charging.
Different types of charging points are subject to different parking restrictions, including maximum stay periods and, where applicable, permitted hours and no-return periods. Please check the roadside signs and the table below to ensure you are aware of the restrictions that apply to the charging bay you are using.
Where a maximum stay applies, this is the maximum permitted period that a vehicle may remain in the charging bay. It does not mean that a vehicle may remain in the bay for the full period once charging has finished. Where the applicable restriction requires the vehicle to be moved when charging is complete, drivers must move their vehicle promptly to allow the charging bay to be used by another vehicle.
Failure to comply with the applicable parking restrictions may result in a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).
Freestanding charging points – up to 22kW
8:00am–9:00pm
- EVs only
- Vehicles must be actively charging
- Maximum stay: 4 hours
- No return within 2 hours
9:00pm–8:00am
- Any vehicle may park
- Borough-wide CPZ restrictions apply
Lamp column charging points – 5kW
8:00am–9:00pm
- EVs only
- Vehicles must be actively charging
- Maximum stay: 6 hours
- No return within 2 hours
9:00pm–8:00am
- Any vehicle may park
- Borough-wide CPZ restrictions apply
Please remember
- Always check the roadside signs before parking, as restrictions may vary at some locations.
- Once your vehicle has finished charging, please move it promptly so that other drivers can use the charging point.
- Electric vehicles parked in a charging bay without actively charging during the restricted hours, or any vehicle that does not comply with the parking restrictions, may be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).
- For information on charging instructions, tariffs and payment methods are displayed on each charging unit. You can also access this information using the Charge Point Operator's mobile app or website.
Find a charging point
Looking for a public electric vehicle charge point in Newham?
You can use Zapmap to search for public charging locations across the borough and the UK. The map provides up-to-date information on:
- charge point locations;
- charging speeds and connector types;
- live availability (where supported); and
- the Charge Point Operator for each location.
