Electric car charging
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.Improvements to the electric car charging network
Contents
- Overview
- Charging at home
- Car parks with 50kw charging points
- Car parks with 22kw charging points
- 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 Charge Your Car 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
| Location | Number of points |
|---|---|
| Gateshead International Stadium | 1 |
| Hebburn Central | 2 |
| Whitburn Bents car park | 1 |
| Napier Street, Jarrow | 1 |
| Boldon Quadrus Centre | 1 |
| Winchester Street Car Park | 1 |
| The Dunes Entertainment Centre | 1 |
| Mill Dam Car Park | 1 |
| New George Street | 2 |
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
| Location | Number of points |
|---|---|
| One Trinity Green | 1 |
| TEDCO Jarrow | 1 |
Car parks with 7kw charging point
| Location | Number of points |
|---|---|
| Oyston Street Car Park | 1 |
| Mill Dam Car Park | 1 |
| Pierhead Car Park | 1 |
| 1 | |
| Boldon Community Centre | 1 |
| Sea Winnings Way (opposite Community Association) | 1 |
| Sea Winnings Way (opposite Cappuccino Kids Cafe) | 1 |
| Monkton Stadium | 1 |
| TEDCO South Shields | 1 |
| Dean Road | 1 |
| Boldon Lane Shops | 1 |
| Biddick Hall Shops | 1 |
| Quarry Lane Car Park | 1 |
| East Boldon Library | 1 |
| The Word Car Park | 1 |
| Broughton Road | 1 |
| Charlotte Street West Car Park | 1 |
| Beacon Street | 1 |
| Ocean Road | 2 |
| Perth Green Community Association | 1 |
| Horsley Hill Square | 2 |
| Hibernian Road | 2 |
| Tyne Street | 1 |
| St. Hilda Street Car Park | 1 |
| Wawn Street | 1 |
| Hedworthfield Community Centre | 1 |
| Primrose Children's Centre | 1 |
Please note - vehicles parked in a bay without being connected to the charging point will be issued a parking fine.
These charging points are ran by Mer.
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.