Here at FHR we are always trying to stay ahead of the game. We want to give our customers the best airport parking and airport hotel deals we possibly can, whilst still achieving a high degree of service. With today’s focus on cleaner greener cars, we now need to think seriously about charging points in our airport car parks.
Although there are few electric vehicles (EV) on the roads at present, we all know it is inevitable that one day soon most of us will be driving them. Airports are keen to reduce emissions and promote cleaner transport, and we have compiled a list of those that provide a charging service. Some charge a fee and others are free of charge.
Almost all the charging points are subject to availability on the day, however there are a few car parks where you can book a stay to include an electric charge. We have marked these car parks on our list, so you can guarantee a charge whilst you are parked there.
Aberdeen Airport
| Car Park | Types of Charging | Fees | Network | No. Charge Points |
| Short Stay | 7kw Pod Point | Free | | 4 |
| Priority Car Park | 7kw Pod Point | Free | | 2 |
Birmingham Airport
| Car Park | Types of Charging | Fees | Network | No. Charge Points |
| Airparks Drop & Go | 43kW 63A – Type 2 Mennekes; 50kW 125A – JEVS (CHAdeMO); 50kW 125A – CCS (Combo) | 30p/kWh (Ecotricity customers 15p/kWh) | Ecotricity | 5 |
| Can be pre-booked with Airparks Park and Ride Parking |
| Premium Set Down | DC/AC Fast Charge | £2 for the first hour | Not stated | Not stated |
Bristol Airport
| Car Park | Types of Charging | Fees | Network | No. Charge Points |
| Multi-Storey Car Park | rapid charging point | Not stated | Not stated | 10 |
Edinburgh Airport
| Car Park | Types of Charging | Fees | Network | No. Charge Points |
| Secure Airparks | 3kW 16A – Type 2 Mennekes | Free | Not stated | 10 |
| Can be pre-booked with Secure Airparks Park and Ride Parking |
Gatwick Airport
| Car Park | Types of Charging | Fees | Network | No. Charge Points |
| South Terminal Car Park 3 | 3kW 16A – Type 2 Mennekes | Free | Pod Point | 4 |
| North Terminal Car Park 5 | 22kW 32A – Type 2 Mennekes | Free | Pod Point | 4 |
Glasgow Airport
| Car Park | Types of Charging | Fees | Network | No. Charge Points |
| Parksafe Electric Charging | Fast and super-fast charging | Not stated | Not stated | 6 |
| Can be pre-booked with Parksafe Park and Ride Parking |
| Skyport Electric Charging | Fast and super-fast charging | Not stated | Not stated | 6 |
| Can be pre-booked with Skyport Park and Ride Parking |
Heathrow Airport
| Car Park | Types of Charging | Fees | Network | No. Charge Points |
| NCP Flightpath | 3kW 13A – 3-square pin | Plus: free; Instant: Rapid – £1.20 | POLAR | 2 |
| Terminal 3 Short Stay Car Park | Type 2 7KW / AC | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Purple Parking | 43kW 63A – Type 2 Mennekes; 50kW 125A – JEVS (CHAdeMO); 50kW 125A – CCS (Combo) | Plus: 10.8p/kWh; Instant: Rapid – £6/30mins +£1.20 connection fee | POLAR | 3 |
Can be pre-booked with Purple Meet and Greet (any terminal)
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Leeds Bradford Airport
| Car Park | Types of Charging | Fees | Network | No. Charge Points |
| Viking | WallPod Point | Not stated | Not stated | 3 |
| Sentinel | No further information | @ 10p per Kwh with a minimum charge of £3.50 | Not stated | 1 |
| Park2Travel | No further information | Not stated | Not stated | 1 |
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
| Car Park | Types of Charging | Fees | Network | No. Charge Points |
| Long Stay | Rapid Charging Point | Not stated | Not stated | 2 |
Luton Airport
| Car Park | Types of Charging | Fees | Network | No. Charge Points |
| 2nd Floor of Terminal Car park | 5 x Tesla chargers and 5 x type 2 tethered charging points | N/A | Tesla Destination | 10 |
| Airparks Drop and Go | Not stated | Inc. in parking rate | Not stated | Not stated |
| Can be pre-booked with Airparks Park and Ride Parking |
Newcastle Airport
| Car Park | Types of Charging | Fees | Network | No. Charge Points |
| Newcastle Airport | Rating: 7kW 32A
Supply: 1-phase AC
Socket: Type 2 Mennekes | £1 connection fee then free to use | Polar | 4 |
Southampton Airport
| Car Park | Types of Charging | Fees | Network | No. Charge Points |
| Short Stay | Not stated | | Pod Point | 4 |
| Priority Car Park | Not stated | | Pod Point | 2 |
To get more detailed information it will be necessary to contact your chosen car park direct. We will endeavour to update this list as more car parks install EV points. This is a rapid growth industry and we expect changes to come thick and fast in the future, with a complete rethink on how the spaces will transpose with EVs being in the majority rather than the minority.
Finally, feel free to contact us with any queries you may have and we will do our very best to give you the best service available, whichever car you drive.