Charging your EV in Copenhagen

Copenhagen sits where Scandinavia meets the continent — the Øresund Bridge runs east to Malmö in Sweden, and the E47 leads south toward Germany. For an EV driver there's refreshingly little to think about: no congestion charge, no windscreen sticker, and a low-emission zone that only restricts older diesels. The same app and free card you use at home work from the public points across the city to the rapid hubs on Motorring 3, and right across Denmark and over the border.

See the live price before you plug in. One app, one free card — across Copenhagen and all of Europe.

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  • Pay as you charge

What charging costs in Copenhagen

Prices vary by network and location across Copenhagen — a kerbside point in the city centre and a rapid charger out on Motorring 3 rarely cost the same. easyCharging shows you the live price at each point up front, so you choose on cost, not guesswork. No app-hopping between networks.

Open the app to see live availability and price across Copenhagen's networks on one map.

The easyCharging app showing a live map of charging points across Copenhagen, with the nearest points and their power listed below.

Charging rules and practicalities in Copenhagen

A few local things worth knowing before you charge in the city — from the low-emission zone to where you'll typically find chargers and how parking usually works.

  1. The miljøzone — and nothing to display

    Copenhagen's low-emission zone (miljøzone) restricts only older diesel vehicles — electric cars are unaffected. Denmark has no windscreen-sticker scheme and no congestion charge for cars, so in an EV there's nothing to register or display: just drive, park and charge. See more on the Denmark guide.

  2. Where you'll charge

    Rapid hubs cluster on Motorring 3 — the busy orbital carrying the E47 and E55 — and the radial motorways out of the city, while in the dense inner districts you'll mostly use public on-street points and car parks. It's an EV-heavy city, and the app shows what's available live.

  3. Parking at charging bays

    Much of central Copenhagen is paid, zoned on-street parking, and parking fees usually still apply while you charge — so it's worth checking local signage. A free RFID card makes starting a charge quick once you're parked.

How charging works in Copenhagen

Create your account

Download the easyCharging app on Android or iOS and create your account. Add a payment method once and you're ready to charge across Copenhagen and beyond.

Find a charger in Copenhagen

Use the app to find charging points across Copenhagen's networks on one map. Filter by your EV's socket type or charging power, and see live availability and the current price before you go.

Charge your electric car

When you arrive, plug in and start the session in the app — or tap your free RFID card on the reader if signal is weak, handy in the city's underground car parks.

Unplug and continue

Stop charging in the app, unplug and continue your journey. You'll get a charging summary, and payment is handled automatically — no subscription, no monthly invoices.

Beyond Copenhagen: one app for Europe

Leave the city and the same app and free card keep working — across Denmark and over the border. One app, one free card and a live price the whole way.

Copenhagen → Malmö, Sweden (cross-border, Øresund Bridge / E20)

East across Amager and straight onto the Øresund Bridge (the E20), which carries you over the water into Malmö and Sweden. The same app and free card that you use in Copenhagen keep working on Swedish chargers too — with a live price shown before you plug in at each stop along the way.

Copenhagen → Germany (cross-border, E47 & the Rødby ferry)

South on the E47 across Zealand and Lolland to Rødby, then the ferry across to Puttgarden and on toward Hamburg. There's no need for a second app or card: one app and one free card cover the drive on both sides of the crossing, with a live price the whole way.

Copenhagen → Odense & Aarhus (E20, the Great Belt Bridge)

West on the E20 over the Storebælt (Great Belt) Bridge to Funen and on into Jutland — Odense, then Aarhus. The same app and free card keep working the whole way, with a live price shown up front at every stop.

The old way: an app for every network

6 logins · 6 cards · 6 separate bills

The easyCharging way

One app and a free RFID card replace the whole glovebox — find, charge and pay across Copenhagen, Denmark and Europe in one place.

1 app · 1 free card · 1 bill

Why drivers choose easyCharging in Copenhagen

Built for charging in Copenhagen and for leaving the city without changing apps.

One app

Find, charge and pay across Copenhagen's networks — and across Europe — in a single app, with no app-hopping between operators.

Know the cost up front

See the current price for each charger in the app before you start, so you choose on cost — not guesswork.

Free RFID card

A free RFID card lets you start a charge in an underground car park or anywhere mobile signal in Copenhagen drops.

No subscription

Pay only when you charge. No monthly fee, no commitment — ideal whether you charge daily or only now and then.

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Copenhagen charging FAQ

Answers to the most common questions about charging an electric car in Copenhagen — prices, payment, the low-emission zone, rapid chargers and using the same app abroad.

How much does charging cost in Copenhagen?

It varies by network and location across Copenhagen — a kerbside point in the city centre and a rapid charger on Motorring 3 rarely match. easyCharging shows the live price for each charger in the app before you plug in, so you can see exactly what a session will be and choose on cost rather than guesswork.

Are there free charging points in Copenhagen?

Some locations in Copenhagen offer free AC charging, often at retail or destination car parks. The app shows the live price for each point — including where charging is free — so you can see it before you arrive.

Do I need a Danish app or card to charge in Copenhagen?

No. One easyCharging app and a free RFID card work across Copenhagen's networks — there's no need for a Danish-specific charging app or a separate card for each operator.

Can I charge on-street or overnight in Copenhagen?

Yes. As a visitor you'll mostly use rapid hubs on the motorways and public car parks, but Copenhagen has plenty of public on-street charging in the inner districts too, which suits overnight stays. Central bays are paid, zoned parking, so it's worth checking local signage — and the app shows live availability before you set off.

Does Copenhagen's low-emission zone affect EV charging?

No. Copenhagen's miljøzone (low-emission zone) restricts only older diesel vehicles — electric cars are unaffected. Denmark has no windscreen-sticker scheme and no congestion charge for cars, so in an EV there's nothing to register or display: you can drive, park and charge anywhere in the city.

Where are the rapid chargers in Copenhagen?

Rapid chargers in Copenhagen are typically found along Motorring 3 — the orbital carrying the E47 and E55 — and on the radial motorways out of the city. You can find them live in the app, with availability and the current price shown before you go.

How do I pay for charging in Copenhagen?

You pay through the easyCharging app with the payment method on your account. Payment is handled automatically after each session and you receive a charging summary — no subscription and no monthly invoices.

Can I use the same app outside Copenhagen or abroad?

Yes. The same app and free card work across Denmark and over the border into the rest of Europe, so you can drive from Copenhagen to Odense, across the Øresund Bridge to Sweden or south toward Germany and keep charging with one app — no second account.

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