Driver FAQs | Instavolt

How much does it cost?

InstaVolt prides itself on its transparent pricing policy. All InstaVolt chargers cost just £0.35 per kWh. There’s no connection fee, no monthly membership fee, and no time-element. Pay only for what you use. That’s it!

How quick is it?

Our electric vehicle chargers are all rapid 50kWh+ chargers, capable of adding hundreds of km of range in minutes

How do I use the charger?

Using our InstaVolt DC rapid chargers couldn’t be simpler.

Tap your contactless enabled debit or credit card on the front of the machine.
Insert the correct plug into your electric car, and press the “start” button.
Once your car has reached the desired level of charge, simply press the “stop” button on the control panel, remove the charging cable and return the cable to its harness.

Clear instructions are displayed at every InstaVolt charging location.

Remember – there’s no membership, subscription or smartphone app required. You pay only for the electricity you use!

Who do I call if I encounter a problem when I'm charging?

Call our free driver support, which is available 24/7 on 0808 281 4444.

What type of electric cars can use InstaVolt chargers?

Any electric vehicle that is DC compatible can use our rapid chargers.

How do I find my nearest InstaVolt charger?

All of our chargers are listed on our website in the ‘find a charging station near you’ section. They’re also listed on zap-map.com, the National ChargePoint Registry and on the ChargePoint app.

What charging connectors do you have on the InstaVolt units?

All of our charging stations are equipped with CHAdeMO and CCS2 connectors.

Do I need to bring my own cable?

Tesla drivers will need their Tesla Charging Connector to charge using a CHAdeMO connector. This is available from your local Tesla dealer.

Do I need a membership or RFID card?

No – that’s one of the great things about InstaVolt. Just tap your contactless credit or debit card to pay.

Do I need to download an app?

No. You can activate a charging session with only a contactless debit or credit card.

You can use the ChargePoint app if you would like to, but this is entirely optional.

Is there a minimum spend or connection charge?

No. We charge a flat rate of £0.35 per kWh, it’s that simple.

What do I do if there’s a petrol or diesel car blocking the charging space?

If practical please contact the front desk or reception at the location you are charging at to see if the car is identified. If this is not practical, please send an email to info@instavolt.co.uk with details of the site at which you attempted to charge, date and time. We can share this information with our partners on site and work together to reduce the risk of it happening again.

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