Renfrewshire Council

Where to find electric car charging points

You can check charge point locations, type, charging costs and availability of the council's charge points on the ChargePlace Scotland website.

There are three types of charging points:

• Standard (7kW) - for charging vehicles when they can be left for longer periods of time. This might be in residential areas for people who do not have off-street parking or for commuters near Rail Stations.
• Fast (22kW) - for when a vehicle needs a substantial charge over a period of up to three hours. This might be in residential areas for people who do not have off-street parking or close to shops and community facilities.
• Rapid (22-50kW) - when a vehicle needs a substantial charge quickly, often in town and village centres.

You can find out more about charging your electric car on the ChargePlace Scotland website.

Charging points are owned by different organisations and costs will vary. You should check the owner's website and the signs placed on the charging points.

How much it costs to use a Council charging point

From 1 March 2024, you will need to pay to charge your electric car at one of our charging points. 

The costs for each type of charging point are:

• £0.45 per kW at a standard charge point (7kW)
• £0.45 per kW at a fast charge point (22kW)
• £0.75 per kW at a rapid charge point (22kW to 50kW)

If you stay for more than 90 minutes on a rapid charge point, you will automatically be charged a fine of £50.

How to pay

If you don't have an account already, you will need to register with ChargePlace Scotland. 

You can then order a ChargePlace Scotland access card which you use at the charging points.

You can pay for your charge through the:

• IOS app
• Android app
• Webpay link

You can also use contactless payment at a rapid charge point.

How long you can stay at a charging point

Standard charging points

You can stay at a standard 7kW charger for a maximum of 12 hours.  

Fast charging points

You can stay at a fast 22kW charger for a maximum of 3 hours. 

Rapid charge points

You can only stay at a rapid charge point for up to 90 minutes, even if your car is not fully charged. This is to make sure all electric car drivers can access the chargers.

If you stay for more than 90 minutes, you will automatically be charged a fine of £50.

If you are there for 90 minutes or less, and your car has not fully charged, you will only pay for the kilowatts (kW) used during that time.

The fine is non-refundable.

Charge point users are encouraged to use the facilities responsibly and to follow the Electric Vehicle Charge Point etiquette guide

Report a fault with a charger

If the signs are damaged on the charge point or you can't see the tariffs or overstay connection fine, check ChargePlace Scotland's website or app before using the charger. 

You can report a fault at a charging point online to ChargePlace Scotland or call 0141 648 0750.

You'll need to tell us the unique number on the charge point unit when you report the fault.