Dragon Charging Station Network: Price, Locations & More
Quick summary:
| Network name | Dragon Charging |
| Number of chargers in the UK | 691 EV chargers |
| Charger speeds (kW) | 22kW, 50kW and 120kW |
| Charging types | Type 2, CCS or CHAdeMO |
| How to pay | Contactless credit or debit cards, Dragon Charging app or RFID card |
| Price | Ranging from 55 – 65p per kWh |
What is the Dragon Charging network?
Dragon Charging is a Welsh public EV charging network, offering destination EV charging points only.
Currently, there are over 691 Dragon charging stations across 171 locations, meaning the network is quite small compared to other leading charging networks.
Where do I find these EV chargers?
The majority of Dragon chargers are in Wales, though they are branching out to some areas of London.
Typically, you’ll find Dragon EV chargers at car parks, especially council car parks, as well as on the street. You won’t find charging points at motorway stations or installed at home.
How do I find Dragon charging stations near me?
- Zap-Map: Use the app or online tool to locate your nearest Dragon charger.
- Dragon Charging online map: Go online and find only Dragon EV chargers on their Find a Charger page.
What do Dragon charging stations look like?
The faster Dragon charging stations are larger, similar to other rapid public charging stations, and are all white freestanding cabinets with black tethered cables.
Smaller, slower fast chargers look more like parking ticket machines – more slender and basic.
If in doubt, spot the EV charging network because of the red Welsh dragon on its logo.
Are Dragon charging stations free?
No, just like other public charging networks in the UK, the Dragon charging network isn’t free.
How much does it cost to charge at a Dragon charging station?
Currently, Dragon charging stations cost roughly 55 – 65p per kWh, depending on the speed of the EV charger and the location.
Rapid and ultra-rapid charging stations are set at around 65p per kWh, but this can vary depending on locations and the speeds of the chargers.
For fast Dragon chargers, it will be around 55p per kWh.
Is there a subscription available?
No, Dragon Charging is only pay-as-you-go.
How do I pay for Dragon charging stations?
- Dragon Charging app
- Contactless debit or credit card
- RFID card
Is the charging network on Electroverse?
Yes, the Dragon Charging network is on Electroverse.
How do I charge with a Dragon Charging station?
- Find a charger
- Park and check the EV charger: If it’s working, there will be a blue light. Red? It needs to be repaired.
- Plug in: Make sure you have the right cable – for fast chargers, you’ll likely need to bring your charging cable. For rapid and ultra-rapid, you don’t need your own cable, as they should be tethered.
- Start your charging session: Use the Dragon App, RFID card, QR code or contactless card payment. The Dragon charger will go blue when it’s charging.
- Unplug when charging automatically stops.
What charging rates and connectors are available?
EV Charger Type |
AC or DC |
kW rating |
Connector types |
| Fast | AC | 22kW | Type 2 |
| Rapid | DC | 50kW | CCS and CHAdeMO |
| Ultra-rapid | DC | 120kW | CCS and CHAdeMO |
Are there any additional costs?
There’s no connection fee, but make sure to check the car park, as you may be subject to car parking fees during or after your charging.
How do these costs compare to home EV charging costs?
Dragon Charger |
Rate |
Cost for 30 miles of range |
| At home with a smart EV charger and the Intelligent Octopus Go tariff | 7.6p per kWh | 65p |
| At home with a smart EV charger and Ofgem’s Energy Price Cap | 26.32p per kWh | £2.26 |
| Dragon fast charger (22kW) | 55p per kWh | £4.71 |
| Dragon rapid charger (50kW) | 65p per kWh | £5.57 |
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