Source EV Colchester

EV charging at Tollgate in Stanway, Colchester, with points on every kWh

Source EV Colchester Stanway is open 24/7 with 150 kW ultra-rapid chargers, at Tollgate East just off the Tollgate Roundabout and a few minutes from the A12.

Tollgate East, Stanway, Colchester CO3 8RH

PowerGoodies is the official rewards programme of Source EV in the UK and Ireland.

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To earn points, start each session with an eligible charging card that you linked in the app, such as a Source EV card or a roaming partner card like Octopus Electroverse.

1,000welcome points

Enough for your first reward, such as a £5 gift voucher. After that, 2 points for every kWh at every Source EV hub.

  • For new PowerGoodies users, once per account
  • On your first qualifying charge at a Source EV hub
  • With an eligible charging card, linked in the app before you charge

Colchester EV charging points at Tollgate, Stanway

Five 150 kW ultra-rapid chargers and a 22 kW AC charger across 12 bays, two of them accessible. Live charger status comes from the PowerGoodies charging map.

Source EV Colchester Stanway

Tollgate East, Stanway, Colchester CO3 8RH
  • CCS up to 150 kW
  • Type 2 AC up to 22 kW
  • 12 bays
  • 2 accessible bays
  • Open 24/7
  • 2 points per kWh
Chargers
5 ultra-rapid chargers of 150 kW and a 22 kW AC charger.
Getting there
At the Homebase site on Tollgate East, off Tollgate Road just past the Tollgate Roundabout. Handy if you are travelling on the A12.
Nearby
A short walk from the Tollgate Centre shopping park, with shops, places to eat and outlets such as McDonald's and Costa.
Facilities
Shops, food and drinks nearby. Two accessible bays. Shops and facilities keep their own opening hours; the chargers are available 24/7.
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Best time to charge at Tollgate, Stanway

Based on thousands of charging sessions at this hub. The darker the square, the busier the hub usually is.

QuietestBefore 7am and after 9pm, every day
BusiestAround lunchtime and early afternoon, especially on Mondays
Every visit counts2 points for every kWh you charge, whatever time you plug in

Start earning in three steps

Set it up once. After that, every eligible charge at a Source EV hub earns points automatically.

Get the app and link your card

Install PowerGoodies, create a free account and link the eligible charging card you use at Source EV, for example a Source EV card or an Octopus Electroverse card.

Charge with that card

Start the session at the charger with your linked card, just as you do now. No need to open the app.

Collect and swap your points

Points land in the app after the session. Swap them for rewards in the PowerGoodies Shop.

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What your points are worth

Your starter quest: 1,550 bonus points

Tick off the four steps below and watch your bar fill up. 1,000 points is your first reward, for example a £5 gift voucher. After that, every kWh at a Source EV hub adds 2 points towards the next one.

0 points1,000 to your first £5 reward
01,000 · £51,550
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How fast do you level up?

60 kWhper week
120points per week
9 weeksto every next £5 reward

At 2 points per kWh. A taxi or private hire driver charging 40 kWh a day, five days a week, earns 400 points a week: another 1,000-point reward about every two and a half weeks.

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Rewards you'll want to use

Swap your points in the PowerGoodies Shop for gift vouchers from well-known UK brands, from your morning coffee to the weekly shop. Most rewards start at £5. Your balance and every reward you can choose are always in the app, and new brands are added over time.

  • Costa Coffee gift voucher
  • Tesco gift voucher
  • Sainsbury's gift voucher
  • M&S gift voucher
  • Starbucks gift voucher
  • Nando's gift voucher
  • John Lewis & Partners gift voucher
  • Farmfoods gift voucher

Available rewards can change. Points cannot be exchanged for cash.

EV charging in Colchester and Stanway: what to know

The hub sits on the western edge of Colchester in Stanway, at Tollgate East near the Tollgate Roundabout. From the A12 it is only a few minutes off the main road, which makes it a practical stop on the way between London, Chelmsford and Ipswich, as well as for drivers who live in Stanway, Lexden or the west of Colchester.

What to do while you charge

A 30 to 40 minute rapid charge fits easily around a visit to the Tollgate Centre, a short walk away, with shops and places to eat such as McDonald's and Costa. Colchester Zoo is also in Stanway, a short drive from the hub, so it is an easy place to top up before or after a family day out.

A stop on the A12

The A12 is one of the busiest routes in Essex. If you are driving through, a short stop at Stanway lets you add a good amount of range without going into the town centre, and every eligible session earns PowerGoodies points.

Which plugs work here

The ultra-rapid chargers use CCS, which almost every recent electric car supports. The 22 kW AC charger has a Type 2 connector. There is no CHAdeMO at this hub.

Driving on? Every Source EV hub in the UK and Ireland earns the same 2 points per kWh, in the same PowerGoodies account.

⚡ Charging speed

CCS up to 150 kW, plus a 22 kW Type 2 AC charger. How fast your car charges depends on the car and its battery.

💷 Prices

Source EV publishes current prices per hub on source-ev.com. With a roaming card, your card provider sets the price.

🕒 Opening hours

The chargers are available 24/7, every day of the year.

Find the hub

On the map

PowerGoodies works at every Source EV hub in the UK and Ireland. Planning a longer trip? The PowerGoodies map shows them all.

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Frequently asked questions

Who gets the 1,000 welcome points?

New PowerGoodies users, once per account. You get them on your first qualifying charge at any Source EV hub, started with an eligible charging card that you linked in the PowerGoodies app before you charged.

What do I need at the charger?

An eligible RFID charging card that you have linked in the PowerGoodies app, such as a Source EV subscription card or a card from one of Source EV's roaming partners, like the Octopus Electroverse card. Start the session by tapping that card on the charger. If you don't have an eligible charging card yet, you can get one from Source EV or one of its roaming partners.

How many points do I earn at Source EV Colchester?

At Source EV Colchester Stanway you earn 2 points per kWh on eligible sessions. On top of that, new users can earn 1,000 welcome points, 150 points for linking a charging card, 150 points for adding an email address and 250 points for every friend they refer who charges with PowerGoodies.

What are my points worth?

Rewards in the PowerGoodies Shop start at 1,000 points, for example a £5 gift voucher. So the welcome points for your first charge are enough for your first reward.

Do I get 1,000 points again at another hub?

No. The 1,000 points are a one-off welcome bonus per PowerGoodies account. After that you earn 2 points per kWh at every Source EV hub.

Do I start the charge in the PowerGoodies app?

No. Start the session at the charger with the charging card you linked. PowerGoodies recognises eligible sessions and adds your points after the session has been processed.

How much does EV charging at Source EV Colchester cost?

Source EV publishes its current prices per hub on source-ev.com. If you charge with a roaming card, your card provider sets the price you pay. PowerGoodies points come on top of that.

Is EV charging free at Source EV Colchester?

No, charging at Source EV is paid. With PowerGoodies you get something back: every eligible session earns points that you can swap for rewards.

Is PowerGoodies free?

Yes, the PowerGoodies app is free. Your charging card or Source EV plan may have its own costs, so check those with your card provider.

Where is Source EV Colchester?

At the Homebase site on Tollgate East in Stanway, off Tollgate Road just past the Tollgate Roundabout, a few minutes from the A12.

Which connectors are there at Source EV Colchester Stanway?

CCS on the 150 kW ultra-rapid chargers and Type 2 on the 22 kW AC charger. There is no CHAdeMO at this hub.

What can I do while charging at Tollgate?

The Tollgate Centre shopping park is a short walk away, with shops and places to eat such as McDonald's and Costa.

Is there rapid EV charging near Colchester Zoo?

Yes. Colchester Zoo is also in Stanway, a short drive from the hub, which has 150 kW chargers that are open 24/7.

PowerGoodies is the official rewards programme for Source EV drivers. More on source-ev.com.

Earn 1,000 points on your first Source EV charge

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About this page

Written by Markus JongMarketing Manager at PowerGoodies · Checked on
  • Hub details such as chargers, bays, connectors and nearby shops come from Source EV, the company that runs this hub.
  • Busy times are based on charging sessions at this hub recorded through the PowerGoodies app. We only show relative levels, never individual sessions.
  • Live charger status comes from the PowerGoodies charging map.
  • Points and rewards follow the PowerGoodies terms and conditions. See how PowerGoodies works and our privacy policy.

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