Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging in West Lothian
West Lothian Council is responsible for a number of EV charge points which are part of the ChargePlace Scotland network.
Following approval at a meeting of West Lothian Council Executive on 20 December 2022, the council has introduced tariffs for the use of EV charge points from 1 February 2023. Drivers should note that the tariffs are based on charger type and not the connection used. The level of tariffs is set out below:
Tariffs from 1 February 2023
Charger Type | Minimum Charge | Unit Rate / kWh | Maximum Stay Limit | Maximum Stay Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rapid Charger
| £1 | £0.40 | 50 Minutes | £10 overstay charge (following 10-minute grace period). No return within 90 Minutes |
Fast Chargers
| £1 | £0.30 | 180 Minutes | £10 overstay charge (following 10-minute grace period). No return within 90 minutes |
Other Chargers | £1 | £0.30 | None | None |
Details of all the EV charge points in the council's network are listed in the table below. Further details, including live map information for all public charge points in the West Lothian area, can be found at Charge Place Scotland (opens new window) . Information on how to use the charge points is available on the ChargePlace Scotland website
Site | Charger Type |
Acredale Car Park, Bathgate | 1 x Dual Outlet Fast Charger |
Almondvale Stadium, Livingston | 1 x Dual Outlet Fast Charger |
Almondvale Stadium, Livingston | 1 x 50kW Rapid Charger |
Bathgate Partnership Centre | 1 x 50kW Rapid Charger |
Blackridge Primary School | 1 x Dual Outlet Fast Charger |
Calderwood School, East Calder | 1 x 50kW Rapid Charger
1 x Dual Outlet Fast Charger
1 x 7kW Dual Outlet |
Fauldhouse Partnership Centre Mon-Fri: 08:00-21:30 Sat: 08:30-16:30 Sun: Closed | 1 x 50kW Rapid Charger |
Gideon Street Car Park, Bathgate | 1 x Dual Outlet Fast Charger |
Linlithgow Sports Club | 1 x 50kW Rapid Charger |
Lister Road, Livingston | 2 x Dual Outlet Fast Charger |
Morris Square, Livingston | 2 x 50kW Rapid Chargers
2 x Dual Outlet Fast Charger |
Polkemmet Country Park, Whitburn | 2 x Dual Outlet Fast Charger |
Strathbrock Partnership Centre | 1 x 50kW Rapid Charger |
Strathbrock Partnership Centre | 1 x Dual Outlet Fast Charger |
The Vennel, Linlithgow | 1 x Dual Outlet Fast Charger |
Water Yett Car Park, Linlithgow | 1 x Dual Outlet Fast Charger |
Whitburn Xcite | 1 x 50kW Rapid Charger |
Winchburgh (Linlithgow Road) | 2 x 50kW Rapid Charger
2 x Dual Outlet Fast Charger
4 x 7kW Dual Outlet |
If you discover any faults on the network, please contact ChargePlace Scotland using the link above or call them on 0141 648 0750. Charge point users are encouraged to use the facilities responsibly and to follow the networks Etiquette Guide.
Electric Vehicle owners with off-street parking can access funding to install their own charge points. Further information on available grants can be found on the Energy Saving Trust website.
