Shell Recharge cost in the UK
Quick answer
Rapid, in the Shell app
64p–79p per kWh
Rapid, contactless
74p–89p per kWh
With subscription
45p–55p per kWh
Shell Recharge has 1,401 chargers at 269 locations, mostly rapid and ultra-rapid chargers at Shell forecourts and at partner sites like Waitrose and some Aldi stores. Prices depend on the site and on how you pay: using the Shell app is about 10p per kWh cheaper than tapping a contactless card.
Shell Recharge prices
| Charger speed | Shell app | Contactless |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (7–22kW) | 54p to 69p | 64p to 79p |
| Rapid (50kW to under 150kW) | 64p to 79p | 74p to 89p |
| Ultra-rapid (150kW and above) | 64p to 79p | 74p to 89p |
Per kWh, as reported in October 2026. Connection or overstay fees may apply at some sites.
Night Saver and the subscription
Night Saver: between 7pm and 7am at participating sites, prices start from 60p per kWh, or from 42p with a subscription.
Subscription: £9.99 a month gets about 30% off Shell app rapid prices, bringing them to around 45p to 55p per kWh, on up to 1,000 kWh a month. It saves roughly 19p to 24p per kWh, so it pays for itself once you charge about 40 to 55 kWh a month on Shell Recharge. That's one or two rapid charges.
How to pay at Shell Recharge
- Download the Shell Recharge app and add a card, which is the cheaper way to pay.
- Or tap a contactless card on the charger, at around 10p per kWh more.
- Check the price shown on the charger or in the app before you start, as rates vary by site.
How Shell Recharge 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 | – |
| Asda | GeniePoint | 59p to 79p | – |
| Sainsbury's | Smart Charge | 75p | – |
| Tesla Supercharger | Tesla | 35p to 60p (non-members) | – |
| Shell Recharge | Shell | 64p to 79p (app), 74p to 89p (contactless) | 54p to 79p |
Asda and Sainsbury's prices as reported by Uswitch. 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 Shell Recharge cost per kWh?
Rapid charging costs 64p to 79p per kWh in the Shell app, or 74p to 89p by contactless. Slower 7 to 22kW chargers cost 54p to 69p in the app.
Is the Shell Recharge app cheaper than contactless?
Yes, by about 10p per kWh. On a 36 kWh rapid charge that's about £3.60 saved.
Is the Shell Recharge subscription worth it?
If you charge around 40 to 55 kWh or more a month on Shell Recharge, yes. Below that, the £9.99 monthly fee costs more than it saves.
Is Shell Recharge more expensive than other networks?
It's at the higher end for rapid charging. Supermarket networks like Lidl (59p with Lidl Plus) and Aldi (62p) are cheaper, as are Tesla Superchargers off-peak.
Sources
Prices, Night Saver and subscription details as reported by ChargeFinder (October 2026). Network size as reported by Zapmap (end of September 2026). Motormaths is not affiliated with Shell. Prices can change, so check the charger or app before you plug in.