EV Charging Points in Morpeth
Council car park chargers, a rapid hub off the A1, and supermarket charging -- where to charge an electric car in and around Morpeth.
Morpeth has reasonable EV charging coverage for a market town, with council-operated chargers in the town centre car parks, a rapid hub just off the A1, and supermarket charging at Morrisons. Here is the practical guide.
Rapid Charging
InstaVolt operates a rapid charging station just off the A1 near Morpeth. Contactless payment only -- no app or subscription needed, just tap your card. There is a Londis store on site for snacks and hot drinks while you wait.
GeniePoint at Morrisons Morpeth, NE61 1ST, has rapid DC chargers including CHAdeMO 50 kW and CCS 50 kW connectors, plus a 43 kW AC Type 2 tethered connector. GeniePoint app or contactless payment. Handy for a top-up while doing the weekly shop.
Council Car Park Chargers
Northumberland County Council operates public EV chargers in several Morpeth car parks, managed through the Fuuse network.
County Hall, Red Rose Lane, NE61 2EF -- 8 devices on the EV Charge.Online network. The largest single site in Morpeth. Open to public use outside of working hours.
Newmarket Car Park -- 22 kW chargers currently in service, with a new rapid charger funded through the Government's Levelling Up programme.
Coopies Lane Car Park, NE61 2SW -- 1 device on the EV Charge.Online network. A 7 kW AC charger, best suited to longer stays.
Best for:
As of April 2026, Northumberland County Council's tariff is 68p/kWh for 11 kW and 22 kW chargers and 78p/kWh for 50 kW chargers. No membership or joining fee -- you pay only for what you use.
Costs at a Glance
| Location | Speed | Approximate Cost | |----------|-------|-----------------| | InstaVolt (off A1) | Rapid DC | ~70-85p/kWh (contactless PAYG) | | Morrisons GeniePoint | 43-50 kW | ~55-79p/kWh | | NCC car parks (fast) | 11-22 kW | 68p/kWh | | NCC car parks (rapid) | 50 kW | 78p/kWh |
Nearby Charging
If you are heading further afield, useful stops include:
National Trust Wallington, NE61 4AR -- 6 devices. Ideal if you are visiting the grounds.
Druridge Bay Country Park, NE61 5BX -- 3 devices in the main car park. Perfect for a beach walk while the car charges.
Home Charging
If you have a driveway, a home wallbox remains the cheapest way to charge -- typically 7-10p/kWh on an overnight tariff. Installation costs around £800-£1,200 before any grant.
The OZEV grant (up to £500, covering 75% of installation cost) is available for renters, flat owners, and landlords -- but ended for owner-occupiers with driveways in 2022.
The Residential Picture
Morpeth is better placed than many North East towns for home charging, as a good proportion of the housing stock has driveways or garages. The main gap is for residents in the town centre's older terraced streets and for visitors who need a rapid top-up.
Northumberland County Council's EV charging strategy is focused on expanding provision in council car parks and key locations, backed by LEVI funding and the Levelling Up programme. The aim is to ensure every market town in Northumberland has at least one rapid charger.
Apps You'll Need
InstaVolt -- no app needed, contactless at the unit. GeniePoint -- app or contactless. Fuuse -- for council car park chargers. For finding chargers across Northumberland: Zap-Map is the best UK aggregator.
EV infrastructure changes fast. Check Zap-Map for the latest live charger status before you travel.