Tesla's Supercharger network is the best large rapid-charging network in the UK for the third year running, according to drivers polled by Zapmap, the country's main charge-point map. Zapmap has published the winners of its ninth annual EV charging awards, the 2026/27 titles, EV Fleet World reported on 12 November 2026.
The ranking is based on a record 5,346 responses from EV drivers, 34% more than last year. They rated public networks on reliability, ease of use, customer support, payment and value for money. Zapmap has included Tesla's network only since the 2024/25 awards, after Tesla opened UK sites to other makes.
The winners
| Category | Best network 2026/27 | Also recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Large rapid / ultra-rapid (over 800 chargers) | Tesla | MFG EV Power (2nd), Ionity and Be.EV (joint 3rd) |
| Medium rapid / ultra-rapid (250 to 800 chargers) | Arnold Clark Charge | Fastned (2nd), Sainsbury's Smart Charge (3rd) |
| Destination / on-street (at least 2,000 chargers) | Connected Kerb |
A record 27 networks had enough chargers and enough responses to qualify, and all of them scored above three out of five. The networks in second and third place in the two rapid categories scored four or more for overall satisfaction, which earns them Zapmap's "EV Driver Recommended" title.
Why drivers rate Tesla first
Drivers cited the network's "significantly lower prices" and its reliability, according to the report. Tesla now has 1,289 chargers at 110 UK locations open to drivers of any make. That is about 57% of its UK Supercharger network, about 16% more than in September 2025.
The rivals are larger. MFG EV Power has more than 3,000 rapid and ultra-rapid chargers at 597 locations, on fuel forecourts and at Morrisons supermarkets. Be.EV moved up into the large category after buying the Mer network and now runs 2,493 chargers, 1,370 of them rapid or ultra-rapid, at 592 sites. Ionity has 900 chargers at 84 locations and has opened urban hubs in Birmingham and at Greenwich in London.
Among medium networks, the dealer group Arnold Clark won with a price of 55p per kWh across 429 chargers at 63 sites. That is well below the 82p per kWh that Zapmap gives as the average pay-as-you-go rapid price, as TeslAnt reported this week. Fastned runs 270 chargers at 42 locations and supports Autocharge, which starts a session when the cable is plugged in.
How it compares
The result matches Tesla's showing in Finland, where it scored 82.3 in this autumn's EPSI charging survey. For Tesla owners in the UK, it means the network they already use is also the one other EV drivers rate highest. For drivers of other makes, it is a reason to check which Superchargers near them are open, since about 43% of Tesla's UK network is still reserved for Teslas.