A guide to electric vehicle charging stations near Gatwick Airport

electric vehicle charging near Gatwick Airport

In May 2024, as global sales of electric and hybrid cars reach record highs, the need for extensive EV charging infrastructure has become critical. Gatwick Airport, with its newly opened Gridserve Electric Forecourt, is emerging as a leading EV-friendly hub in the UK.

APH has released a comprehensive guide comparing 20 EV charging stations around Gatwick Airport. The guide details each station’s distance from the airport, range of devices, charging power, valet availability, number of connectors, and costs.

Gatwick Airport and the surrounding area offer a variety of EV charging options to suit different needs.

Gridserve Electric Forecourt at Gatwick Airport: Offers 32 connectors with charging power ranging from 22kW to 350kW, priced at 79p/kWh, featuring various connector types including CCS Combo for rapid charging.

Affordable Options:

  • Gatwick South Terminal Orange Car Park: 4 connectors at 22kW, accessible via the Pod Point app, at 25p/kWh.
  • Holiday Inn London Gatwick: 1.5 miles from the airport, offering fast and rapid chargers up to 50kW, accessible through the BP Pulse app.
  • Tesla Owners: The London Gatwick Supercharger provides high-speed charging up to 250kW, priced between 37p to 47p/kWh.

Off-Airport Options:

  • Tesco Extra Gatwick: Affordable charging at 44p/kWh – 49p/kWh and up to 69p/kWh for rapid charging.
  • Motorline Gatwick Hyundai Dealership: Free charging available, though drivers must report to reception.
  • APH: Offers valet parking with EV charging.


Gatwick South Terminal Orange Car Park

Location: Public Car Park – Short Stay Orange Car Park, Level 1

 Distance to Gatwick Airport: On Airport

 Company: Pod Point

 Valet/SelfPark: Valet

 Connector Type: Type 2 / Tesla

 Number of Connectors: 4

 Power (kW): 22

 Payment: Pod Point app

 Cost: 25p/kWh

 Additional Charges: Parking charges apply


Gatwick North Terminal Short Stay Car Park

Location: London Gatwick Airport, Horley, Surrey, RH6 0PJ

 Distance to Gatwick Airport: On Airport

 Company: Pod Point

 Valet/SelfPark: Valet

 Connector Type: Type 2 / Tesla

 Number of Connectors: 4

 Power (kW): 22

 Payment: Pod Point app

 Cost: 25p/kWh

 Additional Charges: Parking charges may apply


London Gatwick Supercharger

Location: Gridserve Electric Forecourt Gatwick, Ring Road South, Crawley, Surrey, RH6 0NT

 Distance to Gatwick Airport: On Airport

 Company: Tesla

 Compatible Cars: Teslaonly supercharge

 Valet/SelfPark: Selfserve

 Connector Type: CCS Combo

 Number of Connectors: 4

 Power (kW): 250

 Payment: Plug and Charge

 Cost: 47p/kWh from 16:00 – 22:00, otherwise 37p/kWh

 Additional Charges: Parking charges may apply


Gatwick Airport Electric Forecourt

Location: Gatwick Airport, Crawley, West Sussex, RH6 0NT

 Distance to Gatwick Airport: On Airport

 Company: Gridserve Electric Highway

 Valet/SelfPark: Selfserve

 Connector Type: CCS Combo

 Number of Connectors: 32

 Power (kW): 22, 100, 350

 Payment: Contactless debit/credit card

 Cost: 79p/kWh

 Additional Charges: Parking charges may apply


Holiday Inn London Gatwick Airport

Location: Povey Cross Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 0BA

 Distance to Gatwick Airport: 1.5 miles

 Company: BP Pulse

 Valet/SelfPark: Selfserve

 Connector Type: CHAdeMO, Type 2 / Tesla, CCS Combo

 Number of Connectors: 3

 Power (kW): 43, 50

 Payment: BP Pulse app

 Cost: Fast: 59p/kWh, Rapid: 79p/kWh, Ultra Rapid: 85p/kWh + £10 overstay charge for Rapid & Ultra Rapid

 Additional Charges: Parking charges may apply


Tesco Extra Gatwick

Location: Reigate Road, Hookwood, Horley, Surrey, RH6 0AT

 Distance to Gatwick Airport: 1.6 miles

 Company: Pod Point

 Valet/SelfPark: Selfserve

 Connector Type: Type 2 / Tesla

 Number of Connectors: 4

 Power (kW): 7

 Payment: Pod Point app

 Cost: Fast: 44p/kWh – 49p/kWh, Rapid: 62p/kWh – 69p/kWh

 Additional Charges: Parking charges may apply – maximum stay 3 hours


Stark Sentinel House

 Location: 1012 Massetts Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7DE

 Distance to Gatwick Airport: 1.9 miles

 Company: Other

 Valet/SelfPark: Selfserve

 Connector Type: Type 2 / Tesla

 Number of Connectors: 6

 Power (kW): 7, 22

 Payment: RFID card or app required to access

 Cost: 47p/kWh, 50p connection fee

 Additional Charges: Parking charges may apply


Victoria Road Car Park

Location: 129131 Victoria Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7AS

 Distance to Gatwick Airport: 2.1 miles

 Company: BP Pulse

 Valet/SelfPark: Selfserve

 Connector Type: Type 2 / Tesla

 Number of Connectors: 4

 Power (kW): 7.2, 22

 Payment: BP Pulse app

 Cost: Fast: 59p/kWh, Rapid: 79p/kWh, Ultra Rapid: 85p/kWh + £10 overstay charge for Rapid and Ultra Rapid

 Additional Charges: Parking charges may apply


Gatwick House

Location: Peeks Brook Lane, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9ST

 Distance to Gatwick Airport: 4 miles

 Company: ChargePoint

 Valet/SelfPark: Selfserve

 Connector Type: Type 2 / Tesla

 Number of Connectors: 6

 Power (kW): 7

 Payment: ChargePoint app, Contactless/debit cards

 Cost: Charges apply, see app for detail

 Additional Charges: Parking charges may apply


CAE Training & Services UK Ltd (workplace carpark)

 Location: Fleming Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9UH

 Distance to Gatwick Airport: 4 miles

 Company: Mer

 Valet/SelfPark: Selfserve

 Connector Type: Type 2 / Tesla

 Number of Connectors: 8

 Power (kW): 7

 Payment: Mer App, Web App or RFID card

 Cost: n/a

 Additional Charges: Parking charges may apply


Gatwick Supercharger

 Location: County Oak Way, County Oak, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7ST

 Distance to Gatwick Airport: 4.2 miles

 Company: Tesla Public Supercharger

 Compatible Cars: Teslaonly supercharge

 Valet/SelfPark: Selfserve

 Connector Type: CCS Combo

 Number of Connectors: 8

 Power (kW): 250

 Payment: n/a

 Cost: 61p/kWh, prices vary dependent on charge rate, location, and time of use

 Additional Charges: Parking charges may apply


Basepoint Crawley

Location: Metcalf Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7XX

 Distance to Gatwick Airport: 4.3 miles

 Company: Mer

 Valet/SelfPark: Selfserve

 Connector Type: CCS Combo

 Number of Connectors: 2

 Power (kW): 25

 Payment: Mer App, Web App or RFID Card, Contactless or debit cards

 Cost: Fast: 56p/kWh, Rapid: 78p/kWh

 Additional Charges: Parking charges may apply


APH – Gatwick Airport Parking

Location: 1 Copthorne Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3PD

 Distance to Gatwick Airport: 4.3 miles

 Company: Other

 Valet/SelfPark: Valet

 Connector Type: Commando

 Number of Connectors: 4

 Power (kW): 7

 Payment: n/a

 Cost: Charges may apply, included with off-airport parking in a Park Mark Plus secure car park


Tesco Extra Crawley

Location: Hazelwick Avenue, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1GY

 Distance to Gatwick Airport: 4.3 miles

 Company: Pod Point

 Valet/SelfPark: Selfserve

 Connector Type: Type 2 / Tesla

 Number of Connectors: 4

 Power (kW): 3, 7

 Payment: Pod Point app

 Cost: Fast: 44p/kWh – 49p/kWh, Rapid: 62p/kWh – 69p/kWh

 Additional Charges: Parking charges may apply


Motorline Gatwick

Location: Hyundai Dealerships, Fleming Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9JW

 Distance to Gatwick Airport: 4.5 miles

 Company: Hyundai Dealerships

 Valet/SelfPark: Selfserve

 Connector Type: Type 2 / Tesla

 Number of Connectors: 2

 Power (kW): 7

Payment: No card or app required to access, report to reception upon arrival

Cost: Free

Additional Charges: Free parking for eligible users


Q-Park Gatwick Airport

Location: Purple Parking, Charlwood Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0QB

Distance to Gatwick Airport: 4.5 miles

Company: BP Pulse

Valet/Self-Park: Self-serve

Connector Type: CCS Combo, Type 2 / Tesla, CHAdeMO

Number of Connectors: 21

Power (kW): 43, 50, 100, 150

Payment: BP Pulse app, Contactless/debit cards

Cost: Fast: 59p/kWh, Rapid: 79p/kWh, Ultra Rapid: 85p/kWh + £19 overstay

Additional Charges: Parking charges may apply


Stanhill Court Hotel

Location: Stanhill Court, Horley, Surrey, RH6 0EP

Distance to Gatwick Airport: 5 miles

Company: EVC

Valet/Self-Park: Self-serve

Connector Type: Type 2 / Tesla

Number of Connectors: 2

Power (kW): 22

Payment: EVC Plus app

Cost: One-off connection fee of 50p, then 55p/kWh

Additional Charges: Parking charges may apply


Blackbird Court

Location: Blackbird Court, Nightingale Close, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7QE

Distance to Gatwick Airport: 5.5 miles

Company: Connected Kerb

Valet/Self-Park: Self-serve

Connector Type: Type 2 / Tesla

Number of Connectors: 6

Power (kW): 7.36

Payment: Connected Kerb app or RFID card

Cost: 50p/kWh, Zap-Pay: 53p/kWh

Additional Charges: Parking charges may apply


Ifield Drive

Location: 72 Ifield Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0BT

Distance to Gatwick Airport: 5.6 miles

Company: Connected Kerb

Valet/Self-Park: Self-serve

Connector Type: Type 2 / Tesla

Number of Connectors: 6

Power (kW): 7.36

Payment: Connected Kerb app or RFID card

Cost: 50p/kWh, Zap-Pay: 53p/kWh

Additional Charges: Parking charges may apply


Parham Road

Location: Parham Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0ER

Distance to Gatwick Airport: 6 miles

Company: Connected Kerb

Valet/Self-Park: Self-serve

Connector Type: Type 2 / Tesla

Number of Connectors: 6

Power (kW): 7.36

Payment: Connected Kerb app or RFID card

Cost: 50p/kWh, Zap-Pay: 53p/kWh

Additional Charges: Parking charges may apply


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