Electric Vehicle Charging Tariff Update – Commencing 1st of September, 2026

27 August, 2026 | Dundee Electric

From the 1st of September 2026, changes will be made to the charging tariffs that apply to Dundee City Council-owned infrastructure operated by Evolt to ensure the network remains accessible and financially sustainable. To balance availability between fast, rapid and ultra-rapid chargers, and to accommodate the higher cost of providing rapid/ultra-rapid chargers, different rates will be in place.

Drivers will benefit from lower charging tariffs, which will be as follows:

Fast chargers (up to 22kW) = 55p per kWh (previously 57p per kWh)
Rapid chargers ((≥43kW AC or 50kW DC) = 67p per kWh (previously 69p per kWh)
Ultra-rapid chargers (≥50kW to 150kW) = 69p per kWh (unchanged)

The £10 overstay fee will apply after the below time limits:

Selected fast chargers (up to 22kW) =£10 overstay fee will apply after 12 hours on charge points at Alexander St (SEC32895), Balmerino Rd (SEC32279), Camperdown Country Park (SEC32757 and SEC32758), Coldside Nursery (SEC32777), Craigowan Rd (SEC32768), Dawson Park (SEC32765) and Deveron Tc (SEC32295).
Fast chargers (up to 22kW) = £10 overstay fee will apply when charge times surpass 235 minutes on charge points 50910 (Dock Street), 51086 (Nethergate), 52567 (South Tay Street) and 50908 (Trades Lane)
Fast chargers (up to 22kW) = £10 overstay fee will apply when charge times surpass 355 minutes on other fast chargers
Rapid chargers (≥43kW AC or 50kW DC) = £10 overstay fee when charge times surpass 85 minutes
Ultra-rapid Chargers (≥50kW to 150kW) = £10 overstay fee when charge times surpass 85 minutes.

The £10 overstay fee will not apply in the Bell Street, Olympia, Greenmarket and Gellatly Street multi-storey car parks as well as the Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc and CPID 60393 at Derby Street.

Stickers stating details of the tariffs and overstay charges will be clearly visible on the charge-points across the city. The Evolt website and app will also be updated accordingly to keep drivers informed.

The tariff update will not apply to Urban Fox chargers, which will still follow the previous tariff:

50p per kWh
38p connection fee
No overstay fee

Testimonials

“I love my new Nissan Leaf… the forward-thinking city council are at the forefront of the whole electric car revolution”

Lorraine Kelly

“Electric taxis always surprise our customers with how quiet they are. The switch from fuel to electricity has saved us thousands – and it’s clean too!”

There are now a total of 235 electric taxis operating in Dundee which is almost 40% of all taxis operating in the city.

Dundee Taxis

"For over a decade, Dundee City Council has been committed to transforming transportation. Today, Dundee is one of the UK's leading EV cities, with 34% of fleet vehicles being electric. This is facilitated by an extensive network of electric vehicle charging hubs and infrastructure covering the city, and more recently, the incorporation of renewable energy solutions into city projects."

Dundee City Council

“The excellent charging infrastructure in Dundee makes running an electric car very easy. I often plug in to one of the chargers in town, pop to the shops and my Nissan Leaf is fully charged by the time I’m done. I can’t wait to use the charging hubs that are planned across the city.”

Elinor, Dundee

“We are now using an electric car since 2012 and will not go back to a petrol car. The drive is smooth, responsive and quiet. With Dundee getting better and better with chargers in several places, what’s not to like? The car has saved us money compared to the Ford Ka we had before, with currently over 90,000 miles, you can’t tell us it’s not used. Looking forward to the new charging hubs in Dundee.”

Erwin, Alyth

“EVs have only 1% of the moving components, so they’re really reliable. There are EVs that have clocked up over 174,000 miles in three years and only needed a ball bearing replaced. Switching to an EV from a 70mpg hybrid and charging it at home has saved me £500 per year on fuel and maintenance alone.”

Euan, Dundee University graduate

“Our two electric vans have completely transformed our business. Not only have they helped reduced our running costs, but they are much better for the environment and work well with the stop start style of driving that we do on our free pick-up and delivery service. The move over to electric vehicles has been extremely easy due to the excellent facilities for charging in the local Dundee area. We are even considering adding a third electric vehicle to our fleet.”

Laundry On-Line

“Using the EVs with Co Wheels has been a game changer for me. I’m a new driver and it’s been amazing to have access to a range of EVs that I can hire on the spot. It’s also really good knowing that I’m being kind on the environment and that I’m not polluting the air. Using these vehicles has persuaded me to look into purchasing my own EV in the future."

Chloe, Co Wheels user

"We are proud to see our city leading the charge when it comes to electric vehicles. Dundee is one of the most EV-friendly cities in the UK, with a growing network of rapid and accessible charging hubs - you’re never far from a top-up.

From pioneering charging infrastructure to supporting community and council EV adoption, the city is setting a powerful example for others to follow."

Sustainable Dundee Network

“Dundee City Council shows time and time again its commitment to low carbon innovation.

Connected Energy has worked with the Council since 2016 to provide battery energy storage for the City’s charging hubs. The low carbon team at the Council push the boundaries and continuously strives to bring innovative thinking to its charging infrastructure.”

Matthew Lumsden, Connected Energy

Contact Us

To comply with data protection regulations (2018), we are unable to store and use your information unless you give us your permission. Please select Yes to allow this. View our data protection policy for details.