Be.EV has announced a new pricing structure for its ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charge points in the UK, with rates starting at £0.39 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). According to Zapmap’s price index for September 2025, the average price for rapid and ultra-rapid charging in the country stands at £0.76/kWh.
The operator states that its aim is to reduce the inequality faced by EV drivers without access to home chargers. Be.EV claims that the new scheme positions it as “one of the few charge point operators offering public charging cheaper than refuelling with petrol or diesel.”
The new £0.39/kWh rate applies to ultra-rapid (150kW+) DC chargers and equates to approximately 12p per mile. This figure is almost half the current average of 23p per mile, based on £0.76/kWh pay-as-you-go (PAYG) rates and average EV efficiency of 3.3 miles per kWh.
However, this rate is only available to users of the Be.EV app or RFID card during off-peak hours, between 7 PM and 7 AM. Outside this window, the standard rate of £0.69/kWh applies. PAYG customers who are not registered with Be.EV are charged £0.79/kWh, unless they opt to sign up.
Additionally, Be.EV offers two subscription plans granting 24/7 access to reduced rates. The “Mega” plan, priced at £9.99 per month, allows access to the £0.39/kWh rate at any time. It is aimed at high-mileage users who rely heavily on public charging infrastructure.
The “Mini” plan provides 24/7 access to a mid-tier rate of £0.49/kWh for £4.99 per month, designed for those who charge less frequently.
At present, Be.EV operates 850 charge points across the UK and has an additional 1,000 under development. The company has not specified how many of these locations will offer the lowest tariff.
Be.EV CEO Asif Ghafoor criticised the current public charging framework, describing it as “unfair” to millions of drivers without off-street parking.
“For too long, the UK’s EV charging infrastructure has been built for the privileged few with driveways. Those who rely on public charging – often residents of flats, terraced houses or urban centres – are forced to pay significantly more than those who can plug in at home. That’s not just unfair, it’s a barrier to mass adoption,” he stated.
While the operator has not detailed changes to its hardware or site expansion plans, it emphasises its intention to lead a shift towards fairer public charging tariffs in the UK market.
