Electric car hire and charging points in the Lake District

Pod Point electric car charge point and phone app

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Electric cars are a fantastic and sustainable way to get around the Lake District National Park. You can hire an electric car from our Lake District railway locations, gain access to many charging points across the area and then travel the whole National Park!

Check zap-map.com for locations, types and prices of charge points, and for a useful journey planner to calculate distances and costs.

We've charging points in 8 of our car parks, in dedicated bays, where you can 'Pay as You Go' for your charge. Our chargers are provided by Pod Point, who've an app that allows you to see if the charge point is free before arrival and to Pay as you Go for your charge.

Income we receive when you use our car park charging points, helps keep our Lake District landscape special for future generations.


Coniston Boating Centre Car Park: electric car charge point

Located on the lakeshore of Coniston Water, with boats, kayaks, paddleboards and bikes to hire. There's the Bluebird café for a bite to eat with a view across the water.

  • Postcode: LA21 8EW
  • 4 sockets
  • 7kW chargers
  • £0.40 per kWh + valid parking

Coniston Ruskin Avenue Car Park: electric car charge point

Located at the centre of Coniston village, home of the Ruskin Museum with great places to shop and eat.

  • Postcode: LA21 8EH
  • 2 sockets
  • 7kW chargers
  • £0.40 per kWh + valid parking ticket

Grasmere Stock Lane Car Park: electric car charge point

Located in the heart of Grasmere village, the perfect spot for a wander around the village, or walk up into the fells.

  • Postcode: LA22 9SJ
  • 1 socket
  • 3kW charger
  • £0.40 per kWh + valid parking ticket

Glenridding Car Park: electric car charge point

Located in the centre of Glenridding, just across from the lakeshore of Ullswater, this is the starting point for a classic walk to the summit of Helvellyn, or a ride on the steamer up to the lake - and walk back along some of Ullswater Way.

  • Postcode: CA11 0PD
  • 2 sockets
  • 7kW chargers
  • £0.40 per kWh + valid parking ticket

Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre Car Park: electric car charge point

Located between Windermere and Ambleside, Brockhole on Windermere is the perfect family hangout with outdoor activities, watersports, boat hire, gardens with views over the lake a Kitchen Garden, café and restaurant.

  • Postcode: LA23 1LJ
  • 8 sockets
  • 14kW chargers
  • £0.35 per kWh + valid parking ticket

Ambleside Waterhead Car Park: electric car charge point (chargers live soon)

Just off the A5095 at Waterhead, and just a couple of minutes to walk along the lakefront to Waterhead Pier and some of the local hostelries (Ambleside is a 30-45 minute walk from here).

  • Postcode: LA22 0ES
  • 8 sockets
  • 7kW chargers
  • £0.40 per kWh + valid parking ticket

Hawkshead Car Park: electric car charge point (chargers live soon)

In Hawkshead and near to attractions such as Hawkshead Grammar School Museum, and St Michael and All Angels Church. A great starting point for walks and traffic-free cycle routes.

  • Postcode: LA22 0NT
  • 4 sockets
  • 7kW chargers
  • £0.40 per kWh + valid parking ticket

Ravenglass Car Park: electric car charge point (chargers live soon)

Located in Ravenglass a distinct place nestled at the confluence of the Rivers Esk, Mite and Irt and a seaside location with a medieval street pattern with side lanes to ancient field system and shore.

  • Postcode: CA18 1SQ
  • 4 sockets
  • 7kW chargers
  • £0.40 per kWh + valid parking ticket

Hire an electric car in the Lake District

Do your bit to look after the beautiful Lake District with stress free, low carbon cars to hire at railway stations, local villages and other locations across South and Central Lakes.

This convenient service by Co-Wheels enables you to rent for as little as an hour. So now if you need to use a car whilst you're here, you'll only pay for what you use.

Choose from a range of cars, from a stylish Mini Clubman, to a hybrid Yaris or even a funky two-seater electric Twizy!

Register with Co-Wheels a few days before your visit and they will send you a smart card. Book your electric car online, and use your smart card to unlock the car and drive. Return the car and get billed at the end of the month for all your hires.

Check Co-Wheels.com for locations, hire prices and cars available