InstaVolt charging cost in the UK
Quick answer
Standard rate
92p per kWh
Off-peak, in the app
55p per kWh
Off-peak hours
8pm–7am
InstaVolt runs more than 4,000 rapid and ultra-rapid chargers at over 1,200 locations, often at fast food restaurants, retail parks and service stations. Its chargers deliver 50kW to 160kW.
The standard price is 92p per kWh, one of the highest of the big networks. But between 8pm and 7am the price drops to 55p per kWh if you pay in the InstaVolt app or with an InstaVolt RFID card. There's no subscription and no connection fee.
How much the off-peak rate saves
The off-peak rate is 37p per kWh cheaper. On a typical rapid charge adding 36 kWh, that's £33.12 at 92p against £19.80 at 55p, a saving of £13.32. If you can charge in the evening or early morning, it's well worth downloading the app.
How to pay at InstaVolt
- Tap a contactless card on the charger. You don't need an account, but you pay the standard 92p rate.
- Or use the InstaVolt app, or an InstaVolt RFID card, to get 55p per kWh between 8pm and 7am.
- Check the price on the charger screen before you start, in case it has changed.
How InstaVolt compares
| Network | Run by | Rapid, per kWh | Slower chargers, per kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Pod Point | 69p | 44p (7kW) |
| Aldi | Drax | 62p | 40p (up to 22kW) |
| Lidl | Lidl | 59p with Lidl Plus, 74p without | – |
| Morrisons | MFG EV Power | 79p | – |
| Asda | evpoint, GeniePoint | 65p to 83p | – |
| Sainsbury's | Smart Charge | Up to 79p | Up to 49p |
| Pod Point | Pod | 62p to 69p | 44p to 49p |
| Tesla Supercharger | Tesla | 35p to 60p (non-members) | – |
| Shell Recharge | Shell | 64p to 79p (app), 74p to 89p (contactless) | 54p to 79p |
| BP Pulse | BP | 79p to 93p (63p to 74p with subscription) | 65p (7kW) |
| InstaVolt | InstaVolt | 92p (55p off-peak in the app) | – |
Prices per kWh, checked 23 October 2026. Sources for each network are on its own page. For comparison, charging at home costs 26.32p per kWh on the price cap, or 6.5p to 9.5p on an overnight EV tariff.
Common questions
How much does InstaVolt cost per kWh?
92p per kWh at the standard rate, or 55p per kWh between 8pm and 7am if you pay in the InstaVolt app or with an RFID card.
Do I need the InstaVolt app?
Not to charge, as every charger takes contactless. But you need the app or an RFID card to get the 55p off-peak rate.
Does InstaVolt have a subscription?
No. There are no subscription or connection fees. You only pay for the energy you use.
Is InstaVolt more expensive than other networks?
At 92p, its standard rate is among the highest. Off-peak at 55p in the app, it's cheaper than most rapid networks, including Tesco (69p) and Aldi (62p).
Sources
Prices and network size as reported by ChargeFinder (prices October 2026, network size July 2026). Off-peak terms, payment and charger speeds from InstaVolt. Motormaths is not affiliated with InstaVolt. Prices can change, so check the charger or app before you plug in.