MFG Swallow, Gateshead
Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4BL
As of 23 October 2026, MFG Swallow, Gateshead has 8 connectors up to 300 kW, run by MFG EV Power. Its trevl reliability score is 91/100. Over the last 30 days its connectors were working 90.9% of the time, with at least one connector out of service on 31 days. It is usually busiest on Saturdays at 17:00 and quietest on Mondays at 07:00 (UK time). Right now: 6 of 8 free, checked 10 minutes ago.
Very reliable: scored 91 out of 100, which reads as roughly the chance it is working when you arrive.
Checked 10 minutes ago.
As published by the operator.
Connectors
| Connector | Power | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CCS | 300 kW | Available |
| CCS | 300 kW | Available |
| CCS | 150 kW | Available |
| CCS | 150 kW | Out of service |
| CCS | 150 kW | Available |
| CHAdeMO | 50 kW | Out of service |
| CHAdeMO | 50 kW | Available |
| CHAdeMO | 50 kW | Available |
When it’s busy
How busy the site usually is, by day and hour (UK time). Darker means more of the working connectors are in use.
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Striped cells are hours without enough history to say.
Monday 07:00 (0% in use), Tuesday 10:00 (0% in use), Tuesday 11:00 (0% in use)
Saturday 17:00 (33% in use), Saturday 18:00 (33% in use), Saturday 20:00 (28% in use)
Track record
Share of the time its connectors were available or charging a car, across 31 days of readings.
Days when at least one connector was reported out of service, however briefly.
No trevl driver has reported on this site recently.
Questions about MFG Swallow
Is MFG Swallow reliable?
Very reliable: scored 91 out of 100, which reads as roughly the chance it is working when you arrive. Over the last 30 days its connectors were working 90.9% of the time we checked. At least one connector was reported out of service on 31 of the last 30 days.
When is MFG Swallow busiest?
It is usually busiest on Saturday 17:00 (33% in use), Saturday 18:00 (33% in use), Saturday 20:00 (28% in use). The quietest daytime slots are Monday 07:00 (0% in use), Tuesday 10:00 (0% in use), Tuesday 11:00 (0% in use). Times are UK time and come from weeks of live status readings.
How much does it cost to charge at MFG Swallow?
The operator publishes a price of 59p per kWh. Prices change, so check the operator's app or the charger itself before you plug in.
What connectors does MFG Swallow have?
MFG Swallow, Gateshead has 2 × CCS at 300 kW, 3 × CCS at 150 kW, 3 × CHAdeMO at 50 kW.
Is MFG Swallow working right now?
6 of 8 free. Checked 10 minutes ago. The operator publishes live status, and trevl reads it every few minutes.
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