Bristol Airport has 20 electric vehicle chargers, located outside the Multi-Storey car park opposite the terminal. They are 22kW fast chargers, available 24/7 on a pay-as-you-go basis at 45p per kWh, paid through the ChargePoint app. Charging is first come, first served and cannot be booked ahead. Facts checked against Bristol Airport's own site, checked 2026.
Where are the EV chargers at Bristol Airport?
All of Bristol Airport's EV charging points sit outside the Multi-Storey car park, opposite the terminal building, a 3 to 10 minute walk from the doors. There is no EV charging in any other Bristol Airport car park, including Silver Zone, Short Stay or Long Stay, so if charging matters to your trip, the Multi-Storey is the only option to book.
Signage on site directs you to the charging bays once you're parked. They are separate from the general parking bays, so look for the dedicated EV section rather than expecting a charger at every space.
How much does it cost to charge an EV at Bristol Airport?
Charging costs 45p per kWh, paid through the ChargePoint app on your phone. Bristol Airport's own site names the ChargePoint app as the way to pay, though it notes alternative apps may also work, with pricing that can differ. Download and set up the app before you travel if you plan to use the chargers, so you're not troubleshooting an account in the car park.
This charging fee is separate from your parking charge. You still pay the normal Multi-Storey car park rate for your stay, and the 45p per kWh is only for the electricity you actually use. See our Bristol Airport car parks compared guide for current Multi-Storey pricing.
Can I book an EV charging bay in advance?
No. Bristol Airport is explicit that charging is available on a first come, first served basis for Multi-Storey customers, and bays cannot be reserved in advance. If you're flying out for a week or more and want to guarantee a charge, your best bet is topping up fully before you arrive and treating any on-site charging as a bonus rather than a plan.
Do I still pay for parking if I'm charging?
Yes. The EV chargers are an add-on to your Multi-Storey booking, not a replacement for it. You pay the standard Multi-Storey parking rate for the length of your stay, plus 45p per kWh for whatever electricity you draw while connected.
What are the rules on using the charging bays?
Bristol Airport asks that only actively charging electric vehicles use the designated EV bays. A vehicle that isn't plugged in and drawing power shouldn't be left in one of these spaces, even if it's an EV and even if the car park is quiet. Treat the EV bays as charging spaces first, parking spaces second.
Bristol Airport EV charging at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Number of chargers | 20 |
| Charger speed | 22kW fast chargers |
| Location | Outside the Multi-Storey car park, opposite the terminal |
| Hours | 24/7 |
| Cost | 45p per kWh |
| Payment | ChargePoint app (other apps may work, pricing may differ) |
| Booking | Not possible, first come first served |
| Which car park | Multi-Storey only |
What if the chargers are full when I arrive?
Because bays can't be reserved, there's a real chance all 20 are in use when you arrive, especially at peak travel times. If you need a guaranteed charge rather than a convenient top-up, plan to arrive with enough range for your trip home and treat the airport chargers as a bonus. There are also public charging points within a short drive of the airport, run by networks such as InstaVolt, Gridserve and Tesla, including some rapid chargers rated above 50kW, though these aren't part of Bristol Airport's own car parks and have their own separate pricing.
Which car park should EV drivers choose?
If charging is important to you, book the Multi-Storey car park specifically, since it's the only one with chargers. It's also the closest self-park option to the terminal, a 3 to 10 minute walk, though it has a 2.1m height restriction worth checking against your vehicle. For a full breakdown of every Bristol Airport car park and what each one costs, see our parking comparison guide or the main parking page.
If you'd rather not drive and charge at all, our taxis and public transport pages cover pre-booked transfers and the 24-hour Airport Flyer coach as alternatives.
Is there EV charging for drop-off or short stay?
No. The 20 chargers are set aside for Multi-Storey car park users specifically. If you're only dropping off or collecting a passenger, see our drop-off guide for the paid Drop and Go zone and the free Waiting Zone, neither of which currently offers EV charging.
Bristol Airport Guide is an independent travel guide, not affiliated with Bristol Airport. Charger numbers, networks and pricing can change; confirm current details on Bristol Airport's own site before you rely on being able to charge on arrival.
FAQs
Does Bristol Airport have EV charging points?
Yes, 20 chargers outside the Multi-Storey car park, opposite the terminal. They are 22kW fast chargers, available 24/7.
How much does it cost to charge an EV at Bristol Airport?
45p per kWh, paid through the ChargePoint app. This is separate from your Multi-Storey parking charge, which you still pay as normal.
Which car park has EV chargers at Bristol Airport?
Only the Multi-Storey car park. Silver Zone, Short Stay and Long Stay do not have EV charging.
Can I reserve an EV charging bay at Bristol Airport?
No. Charging is first come, first served and cannot be booked in advance.
Do I still pay for parking if I use the EV chargers?
Yes. The 45p per kWh charging fee is in addition to your normal Multi-Storey parking charge, not instead of it.
What happens if all the EV chargers are in use when I arrive?
You'll need to wait or park without charging, since bays can't be booked ahead. Public charging points also exist a short drive from the airport, run by separate networks with their own pricing.