EV Charging in Catford: Council Charge Points and How to Use Them
What Lewisham Council says about electric vehicle charging in SE6, the types of charge point on offer, how to find one, and the rules on trailing cables.
Lewisham Council says it has installed over 100 EV charge points across the borough. It describes rapid 50kW chargers, standard 7kW chargers and 5kW lamp column chargers. The council does not publish a street-by-street list for Catford and points you to Zap-Map. Cables across pavements are not permitted.
Where can I charge an electric car in Catford?
Lewisham Council says on its electric vehicle charge points page that it has installed over 100 EV charge points across the borough, alongside private charging at supermarkets, retail parks and garages. The council does not publish a street-by-street list for Catford on that page and points you to Zap-Map to find available charge points near you.
What types of charge point does the council provide?
The council describes three types:
- Rapid chargers (50kW) on Transport for London routes and in town centre car parks.
- Standard 7kW chargers on residential streets and in council car parks.
- 5kW lamp column chargers in residential areas, where a permit may be required in controlled parking zones.
Which are nearest to you will depend on your street. See our parking guide for the controlled parking zones in Catford, Rushey Green and Hither Green.
How do I pay?
The council says you can subscribe to a particular charging provider or use pay-as-you-go, which does not require registration. Pay-as-you-go is more flexible than a subscription but tends to cost more per kilowatt-hour. The page does not publish prices.
Can I run a cable from my house to my car?
Not across the pavement. The council says cross-pavement charging mechanisms, and cables trailing across pavements, are currently not permitted because of safety and liability concerns.
Can I ask for a new charge point on my street?
The council says it will be installing more EV charge points in the near future but its page does not provide a way for residents to request specific locations. It refers to a long-term strategy for low-emission vehicles. Check the sustainable transport page for changes.
Does the type of car affect parking charges?
Yes. Lewisham's pay-and-display charges are emissions based, and electric vehicles are in the lowest band. The pay and display page lists Band 0 (electric only) at £1.74 an hour for on-street bays in controlled parking zones outside town centres. See our Catford parking guide for the full picture.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I charge an electric car in Catford?
- The council says it has installed over 100 EV charge points across the borough, but does not publish a street-by-street list for Catford. It points you to Zap-Map to find charge points near you.
- What types of EV charger does Lewisham Council provide?
- The council describes rapid 50kW chargers on TfL routes and in town centre car parks, standard 7kW chargers on residential streets and in council car parks, and 5kW lamp column chargers in residential areas.
- Can I run a cable across the pavement to charge my car?
- No. The council says cross-pavement charging mechanisms and cables trailing across pavements are currently not permitted because of safety and liability concerns.
- How much does it cost to charge in Lewisham?
- The council's page does not publish prices. It says you can subscribe to a charging provider or use pay-as-you-go, which tends to cost more per kilowatt-hour.
- Can I ask the council for a charge point on my street?
- The council says it will be installing more charge points in the near future, but its page does not provide a way for residents to request specific locations.
- Do electric cars pay less for parking in Lewisham?
- Yes. Pay-and-display charges are emissions based, and electric vehicles are in the lowest band, Band 0, at £1.74 an hour for on-street bays in controlled parking zones outside town centres.
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