Electric vehicle charge points
The council currently operates four electric vehicle charging points in the borough, one rapid charger (43 kW) - off Wray Lane near J8 of the M25, two so-called fast chargers (up to 22 kW) - at the main Town Hall carpark in Reigate (2 sockets), and at the Victoria Road carpark in Horley where there is a 22 kW post (2 sockets) also a 7 kW charging post (2 sockets).
Council electric vehicle charge points map
Rapid Charger
The rapid charge point in the borough is capable of charging a typical electric vehicle battery (40 kWh) from flat to around 80 % in 45 minutes, with connectors to fit all of the major electric vehicles in use CHAdeMO (DC 44 kW), CCS (DC44kW) and Type 2 (AC 43 kW).
Rapid charger location
The rapid charger is located in the Wray Lane Car Park at the top of Reigate Hill just off Junction 8 of the M25. At the roundabout of the A217 and the M25 head for Reigate / Merstham but stay in the left-hand lane (Merstham) and follow the parking / Viewpoint signs. For detailed locations please visit the electric charging points map.
- Unfortunately there is not an accurate post code for the site, but the following latitude and longitude values can be used:
- 51.256192, -0.192178 or
- 51°15'22.3"N 0°11'31.8"W
- The charger is located next to the café and toilets on the site.
- Parking is free.
Fast Chargers
These will charge a vehicle at up to 22kW depending on the vehicle type. For example a Renault Zoe will charge at 22 kW, while a Nissan Leaf (2018 version or older) will only charge at 7kW. Connection is via a type two connector (the standard for this type of unit) so you will need to have a charging cable (normally supplied with the vehicle) with you.
Fast charger location
Victoria Road Car Park, Victoria Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7AS.
- Open 24 hours, shops, cafés, supermarkets and toilets all within 3 to 5-min walk.
- Standard parking fees apply. See board in carpark or see the Horley car park page
Main Car Park, Reigate Town Hall, Castlefield Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0SH.
- Open to valid permit holders and council visitors only Mon - Fri 8:30 to 5pm.
- Open to the public 5pm to 8:30am (i.e. overnight) weekdays, and all day Saturday and Sunday
- Shops, cafés, supermarkets and toilets all within 3 to 5-min walk
- Parking is free weekdays 5pm to 8:30am
- Weekends standard parking fees apply. See board in carpark or the Reigate car park page
Using the charge point
To use the charger only a credit / debit card is required along with a mobile phone to call the number displayed on the charger (24 hours).
The rapid charger is on the Swarco E connect network (either pay using webpay using a credit / debit card or download the app to your smartphone).
The current costs (June 2023) to use the chargers are:
- Rapid: £2.00 PLUS 40p per kWh of electricity or part of.
- Fast: £0.50 PLUS 40p per kWh of electricity or part of.
Other charge points
For other change points in the area / UK see either of the following external sites: