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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north uist · HS6 5EP

Claddach Kirkibost, Isle of North Uist

Rapid 51 kW CCS CHAdeMO Type 2 3 connectors

ScottishPower

Cothrom ReStore, Ormiclate, South Uist

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south uist · HS8 5SB

South Uist, Ormiclate

Rapid 51 kW CCS CHAdeMO Type 2 3 connectors

ScottishPower

Lionacleit School, Isle of Benbecula

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benbecula · HS7 5PJ

Liniclate School

Rapid 50 kW CCS CHAdeMO Type 2 3 connectors

ScottishPower

Lochboisdale

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south uist · HS8 5TH

Pier Road

Rapid 50 kW CCS CHAdeMO Type 2 6 connectors

ScottishPower

Lochmaddy Pier

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north uist · HS6 5AA

Lochmaddy Pier

Rapid 50 kW CCS CHAdeMO Type 2 3 connectors

ScottishPower

The Stepping Stone Car Park

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benbecula · HS7 5LA

The Stepping Stone Car Park

Rapid 50 kW CCS CHAdeMO Type 2 6 connectors

ScottishPower

Fast & destination chargers

AC charging at 7–22 kW — best for longer stops or overnight.

Balivanich Council Offices

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benbecula · HS7 5LA

Balivanich

Type 2 up to 22 kW 2 connectors

ScottishPower

Car Park by Daliburgh School, Isle of South Uist

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south uist · HS8 5SS

Daliburgh, Car Park by Daliburgh School

Type 2 up to 22 kW 2 connectors

ScottishPower

Eriskay Ferry Terminal, Eriskay

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eriskay · HS8 5JN

Eriskay Ferry Terminal, Eriskay

Type 2 up to 22 kW 2 connectors

ScottishPower

Uist & Barra Hospital, Benbecula

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benbecula · HS7 5LA

Balivanich, Uist & Barra Hospital

Type 2 up to 22 kW 2 connectors

ScottishPower

Accommodation & businesses with EV charging

Airigh Mhic Ruairidh

Accommodation · north uist

Claddach Vallay, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5BY

Benderloch

Accommodation · south uist

Benderloch, Frobost, Isle of South Uist, HS8 5RX

Charlie's accommodation (The Bothy)

Accommodation · benbecula

Bistro, Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula, HS7 5LA

Charlie’s Bistro

Business · benbecula

Charlie's Bistro, Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula

The Stepping Stone Restaurant

Business · benbecula

Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula HS7 5LA

Uist Travel Accommodation

Accommodation · south uist

Daliburgh, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SS