Wrexham drivers get more ways to keep EVs charged

demoduck.co.uk editorial team 2026-08-13 19:16 3 min read

A white electric vehicle charging station stands in a paved outdoor parking lot area.

By Demoduck.co.uk staff

Wrexham County Borough now has 243 public electric-vehicle charging points across more than 60 locations, giving drivers access to chargers in town centres, residential areas, visitor destinations and transport hubs.

The figures show the scale of the network, but they do not mean every neighbourhood has the same level of access. Wrexham Council says further infrastructure is planned for rural communities during 2026, while work is also continuing on options for residents without off-street parking.

Wrexham drivers get more ways to keep EVs charged

243 charging points across more than 60 locations

The public EV charging network covers a wide spread of communities, from Wrexham city centre to Chirk, Overton, Holt, Rossett, Ruabon and Rhosllanerchrugog. Other named locations include Coedpoeth, Brymbo, Gwersyllt, Johnstown, Acrefair, Cefn Mawr, Penycae, Glyn Ceiriog, Trevor, Llay and Pentre Broughton.

Network detail	Confirmed provision
Public charging points	243
Charging locations	More than 60 across the county borough
Charger speeds	From 7.4kW to 240kW ultra-rapid

That range matters because slower chargers and ultra-rapid units serve different needs. The council has confirmed the power ratings, but the source does not specify which charger speeds are available at each individual site. Drivers should therefore check a location before travelling.

Rural expansion is the next confirmed step for 2026

Wrexham Council says continued investment in 2026 will bring new charging infrastructure to more rural communities. The stated aim is to make public charging more accessible across both urban and rural parts of Wrexham County Borough, rather than concentrating provision only in larger centres.

For households without a driveway, public charging can be especially relevant. The council is working towards support for EV charging through a pavement gully and has invited residents interested in their local infrastructure or a pavement gully to contact its decarbonisation team at decarbonisation@wrexham.gov.uk.

No timetable, site-by-site list or rollout total for the next phase has been published in the supplied council update. That means the 2026 commitment confirms the direction of travel, but not yet which rural communities will receive chargers first.

Discount offer and charging locations

Eligible residents can receive a 20% discount on charging, according to the council. Eligibility details are available through Costelloes, while individual chargers can be located through Zapmap.

The network is intended to support residents, businesses and visitors, with charging infrastructure also available at country parks, industrial estates and leisure centres. Councillor David A. Bithell, Wrexham Council’s Lead Member for Environment and Climate Champion, said expanding reliable public charging across urban and rural communities would help support cleaner transport and improve local air quality.

The council says the programme contributes to its decarbonisation objectives and aligns with Welsh Government ambitions for an accessible EV charging network across Wales. The next practical test will be whether the planned rural expansion and pavement-gully work improve access for people currently unable to charge at home.

Source: Wrexham Council News

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This report is based on Wrexham Council’s published update and distinguishes confirmed network totals from future plans without published site details.

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Confirmed the reported total of 243 public charging points.
Checked the stated coverage of more than 60 locations across the county borough.
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