EV charging on Uist
Electric vehicle charging points across the islands. Open a charger in the address finder for a house-level pin, or start turn-by-turn in Google or Apple Maps.
Network change — ScottishPower now operates island chargers
As of March 2026, council-owned public chargers across the Western Isles have moved from ChargePlace Scotland to ScottishPower. Old CPS RFID cards no longer work.
- • You can also use a ScottishPower RFID card or contactless bank card at the post.
- • Pre-auth: £25 via app/RFID, £45 via contactless card.
- • Council tariff: 45p/kWh destination (7–22 kW) · 59p/kWh rapid (50 kW+).
- • Helpline: 0800 001 5234
App to start a charge
Public posts on Uist use ScottishPower Recharge. Download it before you travel — mobile signal can be thin at the stall.
Live availability via TomTom. Charger data from ScottishPower.
Rapid chargers — 50 kW and above
DC rapid charging (CCS / CHAdeMO), roughly 80% charge in under an hour.
Claddach Kirkibost Centre
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Claddach Kirkibost, Isle of North Uist
ScottishPower
Cothrom ReStore, Ormiclate, South Uist
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South Uist, Ormiclate
ScottishPower
Lionacleit School, Isle of Benbecula
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Liniclate School
ScottishPower
Lochboisdale
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Pier Road
ScottishPower
Lochmaddy Pier
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Lochmaddy Pier
ScottishPower
The Stepping Stone Car Park
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The Stepping Stone Car Park
ScottishPower
Fast & destination chargers
AC charging at 7–22 kW — best for longer stops or overnight.
Balivanich Council Offices
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Balivanich
ScottishPower
Car Park by Daliburgh School, Isle of South Uist
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Daliburgh, Car Park by Daliburgh School
ScottishPower
Eriskay Ferry Terminal, Eriskay
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Eriskay Ferry Terminal, Eriskay
ScottishPower
Uist & Barra Hospital, Benbecula
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Balivanich, Uist & Barra Hospital
ScottishPower
Accommodation & businesses with EV charging
Airigh Mhic Ruairidh
Accommodation · north uist
Claddach Vallay, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5BY
Charlie's accommodation (The Bothy)
Accommodation · benbecula
Bistro, Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula, HS7 5LA
Uist Travel Accommodation
Accommodation · south uist
Daliburgh, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SS