Electric vehicle drivers increasingly want to charge while they are away, and UK airports are expanding their charging provision. Here is what is changing for EV charging at airport car parks in 2026.
EV charging is growing at airports
As EV ownership rises, more airport car parks are adding charging points, both on-airport and at off-airport compounds. Provision still varies widely by airport and operator, from a handful of bays to dedicated charging zones. The trend is clearly upward, but availability is not guaranteed, so EV drivers should check and, where possible, book a charging bay in advance rather than assuming one will be free.
Which airports offer EV charging?
Larger airports generally have the most charging, with bays in official car parks, while some smaller regional airports still have little or none. Off-airport operators are also adding chargers. Because provision changes quickly, the most reliable approach is to filter for EV charging in our search for your specific airport and dates, which shows what is genuinely available rather than relying on older information.
EVs and clean-air charges
Beyond charging, EV drivers benefit at airports inside clean-air zones. Heathrow sits within the London ULEZ, where electric vehicles are exempt from the daily charge, a saving petrol and diesel drivers do not get. Other airports near city Clean Air or Low Emission Zones, such as Birmingham, Bristol and the Scottish airports, generally sit outside the charged area, but EVs avoid charges everywhere regardless.
Tips for EV drivers parking at the airport
If you need to charge, book early, as charging bays are limited and popular. Check the connector type and any charging fee on the listing. Do not rely on charging being free or available on arrival. Where charging is offered, it is convenient to return to a topped-up car for the drive home. Compare EV-friendly options for your airport with us, and apply BCP30 for up to 30% off the parking.
More questions
An increasing number do, both on-airport and at off-airport compounds, though provision varies widely by airport and operator. Filter for EV charging in our search for your airport and dates to see what is genuinely available, and book early.
EVs are exempt from the London ULEZ, which Heathrow sits within, and avoid clean-air charges everywhere. Most other UK airports sit outside their city Clean Air or Low Emission Zones, so there is no charge to drive there.
Use our search, select your airport and dates, and filter for EV charging to see which car parks offer it. Charging bays are limited, so book early, check the connector type and any fee, and apply BCP30 for up to 30% off.
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