Electric car charging

Charging point outages

We're aware of the issues regarding Council charging points.

We apologise for the inconvenience.

Residents are advised to use the chargers run by Mer or Swarco.

Improvements to the electric car charging network

There are improvements being made to the electric car charging network in the Borough, with up to 2,000 new charge points to be installed.

For more information on the changes, see New Network for Electric Vehicle Charging.

Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Charging at home
  3. Car parks with 50kw charging points
  4. Car parks with 22kw charging points
  5. Car parks with 7kw charging point

Overview

If you charge your electric vehicle at home, there are some rules you need to follow.

Charging points for electric vehicles are being installed in car parks across South Tyneside.

Charging points in South Tyneside are listed in the tables below.

For information about other charging points across the country visit the  website or phone the helpline on 0191 265 0500.


Charging at home

If you're charging your electric vehicle at home, you need to make sure that your cable is not dangerous to the public.

You should not lay your cable across the pavement or hang it overhead.

This includes covering your cable with a cable protector, ramp or any other trip hazard.

If somebody is injured by your cable, you could be held responsible.


Car parks with 50kw charging points

Electrical vehicle charging points with 50kw chargers 50kw charging points
LocationNumber of points
Gateshead International Stadium1
Hebburn Central2
Whitburn Bents car park1
Napier Street, Jarrow1
Boldon Quadrus Centre1
Winchester Street Car Park1
The Dunes Entertainment Centre1
Mill Dam Car Park1
New George Street2

To report an issue with the New George Street 50kw charging points, please contact Swarco on 020 8515 8444.


Car parks with 22kw charging points

Electrical vehicle charging points with 22kw chargers 22kw charging points
LocationNumber of points
One Trinity Green1
TEDCO Jarrow1

Car parks with 7kw charging point

Electrical vehicle charging points with 7kw chargers 7kw charging points
LocationNumber of points
Oyston Street Car Park1
Mill Dam Car Park1
Pierhead Car Park1
1
Boldon Community Centre1
Sea Winnings Way (opposite Community Association)1
Sea Winnings Way (opposite Cappuccino Kids Cafe)1
Monkton Stadium1
TEDCO South Shields1
Dean Road1
Boldon Lane Shops1
Biddick Hall Shops1
Quarry Lane Car Park1
East Boldon Library1
The Word Car Park1
Broughton Road1
Charlotte Street West Car Park1
Beacon Street1
Ocean Road2
Perth Green Community Association1
Horsley Hill Square2
Hibernian Road2
Tyne Street1
St. Hilda Street Car Park1
Wawn Street1
Hedworthfield Community Centre1
Primrose Children's Centre1

Please note - vehicles parked in a bay without being connected to the charging point will be issued a parking fine.

Electrical vehicle charging points with 7kw chargers 7kw charging points
LocationNumber of points
Bilton Hall Community Trust1
The Nook1
Whiteleas Way Shop1
South Promenade South Car Park1
Pier Parade Car Park1
Rackley Way, Whitburn1

These charging points are ran by . 

Commercial rates for their use apply. 

To report an issue with a Mer 7kw charging point, please contact 020 3884 2768 or email hello.uk@mer.eco.