Pricing for ubitricity-operated charging stations
Please note that this pricing page is only valid for pay-as-you-go charging at ubitricity-operated charging stations. Prices may vary using the Shell app or other e-mobility apps. These prices do not include Shell Recharge rapid charging. You can find more info on rapid charging here.
How much does it cost to charge my car?
ubitricity tariffs
Off-peak tariff
(12am-7am)
44p per kWh
Standard tariff
(7am-4pm, 8pm-12am)
55p per kWh
Peak tariff
(4pm-8pm)
66p per kWh
From the 1st April 2026, ubitricity are introducing a new, simplified pricing structure for the Shell Recharge ubitricity network. We will no longer provide summer and winter tariffs. Instead, we are moving to one year-round tariff with three distinct time bands throughout the day.
- We will be introducing an off-peak rate of 44p per kWh between the hours of midnight-7am.
- We will offer a standard tariff of 55p per kWh between the hours of 7am-4pm and 8pm-midnight.
- We will be keeping our peak pricing window between the hours of 4pm-8pm but are reducing this peak price to 66p per kWh.
- This has affected charge points in these local authorities.
- In a small minority of charge points where smart charging is not available, we instead will have one flat rate of 54p per kWh.
- There are multiple different tariffs in place across the boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth, so please ensure to check our Pay-As-You-Go or your e-mobility app before you start your charge.
*Please note that the prices may differ on some charge points across the network. We recommend to always check the price shown in our Pay-As-You-Go or your e-mobility app before you start your charge.
Smart Charging is available to help customers save money on their charge.
Smart Charging is available to help customers save money on their charge. Users who plug at any time of day and select Smart charging will automatically charge up to 4pm, pause charging over the peak window and resume charging at 8pm, skipping ubitricity’s peak tariff.
No connection fee
At ubitricity we don’t charge connection or subscription fees. The only cost of charging will be the kWh prices shown when you charge using the QR code.
Save money with Smart Charging
Plug in at any time of day and select Smart charging, and we will automatically pause charging over ubitricity’s peak tariff (4pm-8pm), saving you money on your charge.
Save our interactive map
Save the link below on your phone to start a charge with one tap. You’ll also have quick access to our interactive map showing nearby ubitricity‑operated Shell Recharge charge points.
FAQ
Where does this new pricing structure apply?
The new pricing structure is implemented at ubitricity-operated lamppost and bollard charging stations in the following local authorities.
Please note: Smart Charging is not currently available across all of our network. Charge points in the following local authorities where Smart Charging is not yet available have a flat standard rate of £0.54 per kWh.
Why am I being charged a preauthorisation fee?
UK specific: As soon as you start charging, your bank pre-authorises (reserves) £40 to ensure it’s available for you to pay for your charging session. It will often show up as a ‘Pending Transaction’ in your bank account.
Most batteries are between 50-75kWh therefore this pre-authorisation fee ensures we can be certain there are bank funds to the average charging session.
When you finish charging, we immediately tell your bank the actual cost and automatically release your pre-authorisation fee, however your bank may take longer to process the release.
Release timing: Depending on the payment provider, the held amount is typically released within 3 to 15 working days after the charging event.
Failed charge events: If a charge event cannot proceed and it is confirmed that no energy was transferred, Ubitricity will automatically instruct the payment provider to release the Card Deposit. This may take between 3-9 working days after the charging event depending on your payment provider.
Insufficient funds: If the payment card does not have sufficient funds to authorise the Card Deposit, the charge event will not proceed, and no funds will be taken.
Do I need to pay a connection fee?
Since 8th of April 2024, ubitricity charging sessions will no longer have a connection fee.
Stuart Wilson
Market Unit Lead UK
at Shell ubitricity
“We want to provide fair priced and convenient charging to our customers, the release of our Smart Charging technology means that we can help customers to save money on their charge.”