Be.EV named one of the UK’s top large rapid charging networks in Zapmap’s annual EV driver survey.
- Be.EV named an ‘EV Driver Recommended’ network for the third year running.
- Be.EV achieves an overall satisfaction rating of 4.1 out of 5, placing joint third among the UK’s Large Rapid / Ultra-rapid charging networks.
- Recognition follows a landmark year of growth, with Be.EV tripling its network following the acquisition of Mer UK.
- EV drivers praise Be.EV’s off-peak pricing, customer service and describe the network as their ‘go-to’ choice.
Be.EV has been named one of the UK’s leading large rapid and ultra-rapid EV charging networks in Zapmap’s annual EV driver satisfaction survey, securing its‘EV Driver Recommended’ status for the third year running.
The network achieved an overall satisfaction rating of 4.1 out of 5, placing joint third in Zapmap’s Large Rapid / Ultra-rapid network category. All three networks receiving the ‘EV Driver Recommended’ title in the category recorded an overall satisfaction rating of four or more.
The recognition comes during a landmark period of expansion for Be.EV. Since Zapmap’s last network awards, Be.EV has acquired the Mer network, enabling it to triple its location count and move from the medium to the large networks league. It now has 2,493 EV chargers, of which 1,370 are Rapid / Ultra-rapid, across 592 locations, with an increased presence in the South East and its first Scottish hub.
The network has also introduced a partnership with Tesco Clubcard, benefiting shoppers when they charge, while its 39p/kWh Flexi Pass gives drivers access to lower-cost charging across the network.
Ambitious expansion hasn’t stood in the way of customer satisfaction, with EV driver comments praising off-peak pricing and good customer service, and many describing Be.EV as their‘go-to’ choice.
The result comes as Zapmap recorded its highest ever response rate for its annual awards. Now in its ninth year, the league table is based on thousands of responses to Zapmap’s annual EV charging survey. This year’s survey, conducted during September and October 2026, saw completed submissions from 5,346 battery electric vehicle drivers, a record number of respondents and a 34% increase on the previous year.
Zapmap groups Rapid and Ultra-rapid public charging networks into two categories based on network size. This year, the Large Rapid / Ultra-rapid category covers networks with more than 800 EV chargers, while medium networks have between 250 and 800 chargers.
Be.EV’s growth means it has moved into the large category for the first time, competing among the UK’s biggest public rapid charging networks.
Asif Ghafoor, CEO, Be.EV, said:
“You can talk about putting drivers first all you like, but the real test is what they think of you. That’s why being named a Zapmap EV Driver Recommended network for the third year running means so much to us."
“It’s been a big year. We’ve celebrated our fifth birthday, tripled our network with the acquisition of Mer UK and expanded from the South of England up to Scotland, bringing our 39p/kWh Flexi Pass and Tesco Clubcard rewards to more drivers than ever."
“But there’s still plenty to do. We’re proud of how far we’ve come, but the best feedback comes from drivers themselves. So if you spot me at one of our hubs, come and tell me what we’re getting right, what we’re getting wrong and what you’d like to see next!”
About the Zapmap awards
Zapmap awards a ‘Best EV Charging Network’ accreditation to the top scorer in each category, while other top performers for overall charging satisfaction receive an‘EV Driver Recommended’ title.
Respondents were asked about the networks they use regularly, their overall experience and their satisfaction across five key areas: reliability, ease of use, customer support, value for money and ease of payment.
