Electric car charging points in Orkney Islands
Orkney Islands has 31 charging sites with 69 charging points. 8 offer rapid charging (50 kW or more) and 0 are ultra-rapid (150 kW or more).
up to 49 kW · 50–149 kW · 150 kW or more.
Rapid and ultra-rapid charging in Orkney Islands
The 8 most powerful.
| Site | kW |
|---|---|
| Maitland Place Car Park Rapid
Finstown · Maitland Place · ChargePlace Scotland · 3 points |
51 DC |
| Ferry Road Long Stay Car Park (2)
Orkney · Ferry Road (West) · ChargePlace Scotland · 3 points |
50 DC |
| Ferry Road Long Stay Car Park (3)
Orkney · Ferry Road (West) · ChargePlace Scotland · 3 points |
50 DC |
| Great Western Road Car Park Rapid (2)
Orkney · Great Western Road Car Park · ChargePlace Scotland · 3 points |
50 DC |
| Stromness Ferry Terminal Rapid (Triple Outlet)
Orkney · Stromness Ferry Terminal · ChargePlace Scotland · 3 points |
50 DC |
| Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall
Kirkwall · Great Western Road (South) · ChargePlace Scotland · 3 points |
50 DC |
| Church Road Car Park, Orkney
Orkney · Church Road Car Park · ChargePlace Scotland · 3 points |
50 DC |
| Dounby Primary School, Orkney
Dounby · Dounby Primary School · ChargePlace Scotland · 3 points |
50 DC |
Operators in Orkney Islands
| Operator | Sites | Rapid 50+ kW |
|---|---|---|
| ChargePlace Scotland | 28 | 8 |
Chargers by town in Orkney Islands
With 1 or 2 sites: Maitland Place (2), Smiddybrae House, Dounby Primary School (2), Church Road Car Park, Mill Street, Houton Head, Hamnavoe House, Coplands Road, Great Western Road (South), Back Road, Muddisdale Road, Sommerville Square, St Mary's, Burray School (Old), Stromness Ferry Terminal, Braeburn Court, St Rognvalds House, Old Academy Business Centre, Krikwall, Kirkwall, Isbister, Brinian, Nesstoun.
Public charging or charging at home?
A public charger is handy on a journey, but costs far more than charging at home. On an EV tariff, charging off-peak, a kWh at home costs a fraction of the public price. If you have a driveway or garage, save public chargers for when you need them.
Frequently asked questions
How many charging points are there in Orkney Islands?
According to operators’ open data, Orkney Islands has 31 charging sites with 69 charging points; 8 offer rapid charging (50 kW or more) and 0 are ultra-rapid (150 kW or more).
How much does public charging cost in Orkney Islands?
It depends on the operator, the power and your payment method or subscription (app, RFID card, contactless). Check the total price in the operator’s app before charging.
Where is the most powerful charger in Orkney Islands?
The most powerful is Maitland Place Car Park Rapid (Finstown, Maitland Place), with 51 kW.
Indicative information. Open data published by charge point operators and OpenStreetMap. There is no way to confirm whether a charger is working, busy, open to the public or has changed its price or opening hours: check the operator’s app.