Find E‑Bike Charging in Frankfurt

Charging points for e-bikes and pedelecs in Frankfurt, counted from OpenStreetMap. Socket type, fee and opening hours where they are recorded.

Charging points in Frankfurt, measured

Counted from OpenStreetMap on 2026-08-22. Every figure below is what the database actually contains, not an estimate.

26
charging points
26
for bikes only
11
free of charge
3
covered
Most common socket: SchukoRank 3 of 12 surveyed cities in Germany3.4 per 100,000 inhabitants

Named charging points in Frankfurt

These points carry a name in OpenStreetMap. The remaining ones are on the map without one.

  • City ZweiradFee not recorded
    Opening hours: Mo-We,Fr 10:00-18:00; Th 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su,PH off
    Socket type not recorded
  • InnogyFee not recorded
    Operator: Innogy
    Socket type not recorded
  • Pedelec-LadestationFee not recorded
    Socket type not recorded
  • bike-energyFree
    Operator: bike-energy
    Socket type not recorded
  • bike-energyFee not recorded
    Operator: bike-energy
    Socket type not recorded
  • bike-energ LadestationFee not recorded
    Socket type not recorded
  • Elektrobike-LadestationFree
    Operator: Volksbank Dreieich
    Socket type not recorded
  • bike-energyFee not recorded
    Operator: bike-energy
    Socket type not recorded
  • [BCS] Charge Garage Tower, Globus Markthalle EschbornFree
    Bosch 3-pinSchukoShimano STEPS 5-pin
  • Ladeboxen für ElektroräderPaid
    Operator: Stadt Eschborn
    Socket type not recorded
  • E-Bike LadestationFee not recorded
    Operator: Aldi
    Socket type not recorded
  • E-Bike-LadestationFree
    Socket type not recorded
  • E-Bike-LadestationFee not recorded
    Operator: Opel-Zoo
    Socket type not recorded

Cycling conditions in Frankfurt

Hilly city — 271 m between the lowest and highest point, which is exactly where an e-bike earns its keep.

232 days reached 12 °C or more in 2024, with 148 rainy days and 850 mm of precipitation.

OpenStreetMap lists 7,110 bicycle parking facilities, 90 bike shops, 63 repair stations and 190 rental stations here.

Long-distance cycle routes passing through: EV4 Germany, Frankfurt - Wurzburg, EV4 Germany, Koblenz - Frankfurt, Saar-Mosel-Main [Mainz - Miltenberg].

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Open-Meteo. Collected 2026-08-22.

Frankfurt – Cycling City on the Main

Frankfurt am Main is Germany’s compact finance capital — a skyline of glass towers set beside the River Main, yet surprisingly easy to cross by bike. With dense neighborhoods, riverfront promenades, and growing cycling lanes, it’s a city where short urban trips make the most sense on two wheels.

Cycling in Frankfurt has momentum. The city expands protected lanes along key corridors like the riverbanks and through inner districts such as Sachsenhausen, Nordend and Bornheim. For commuters, bikes are often the fastest way to get from residential quarters to the banking district and central station, avoiding traffic and parking stress.

E-bikes and pedelecs are especially popular on the slightly longer cross-town routes or when climbing gentle grades towards neighborhoods like Dornbusch or Bockenheim. Reliable charging options around mobility hubs, parks, universities and cultural venues make spontaneous trips easier and extend the daily range.

With Bike-Charging.com, riders can browse public e-bike charging locations, clearly marked sockets and dedicated pedelec stations across Frankfurt — from the Museumsufer to Westend, from Ostend to Gallus. Each listing includes practical details such as accessibility, opening hours and navigation links.

Beyond biking, Frankfurt offers world-class museums on the Museumsufer, the historic Römerberg, the Zeil shopping street, and extensive green spaces like the City Forest. Many of these destinations are perfectly connected by bike paths, making a low-carbon city break both convenient and enjoyable.

E-bike charging in Frankfurt

Where can I charge my e-bike in Frankfurt?
OpenStreetMap records 26 points in Frankfurt that an e-bike can use. 26 of them are for bikes only; the rest are shared with cars but list a socket a bike can plug into. Open the map to see where they are.
Is charging free in Frankfurt?
11 of the 26 points are recorded as free and 5 as chargeable. For the remainder OpenStreetMap has no fee recorded, so check on site.
Which plug do I need in Frankfurt?
Schuko is the most common socket type here. Bring the charger that came with your bike - there is no universal e-bike connector.
Are there covered charging points in Frankfurt?
3 of the points are recorded as covered or indoors, which matters if you leave a battery charging in the rain.
Do the charging points in Frankfurt have opening hours?
4 points have opening hours recorded. The others are either always accessible or simply have no hours in the database.

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