Australia’s charging network has grown dramatically. Here’s where to find a charger — from your driveway to the middle of the Nullarbor.
At home (covers ~90% of charging for most people)
The majority of EV charging happens at home, overnight. You have two options:
- Standard 10-amp powerpoint: Slow (adds ~15km/hr) but it works. Fine if you drive less than 100km/day and have 8+ hours overnight.
- Dedicated wall charger (7–22kW): The sensible choice. Costs $800–1,500 installed. Adds 40–100km/hr depending on the charger and the car. Most EV owners install one within the first month.
Renters and apartment residents face an extra hurdle — you’ll need landlord or strata approval to install a charger. This is slowly improving as buildings update their policies.
At work
Workplace EV charging is growing but not yet universal. Many larger office parks and employers have installed AC chargers (7–22kW) in their carparks. Worth asking your facilities manager — it’s increasingly common as a staff benefit.
Public charging networks
Chargefox
Australia’s largest public charging network. Operates ultra-rapid 350kW chargers at major highway stops as well as 50kW chargers in regional areas. Coverage is strongest on the east coast and along the Adelaide–Melbourne corridor. chargefox.com
Evie Networks
Strong presence in QLD, NSW, and VIC. Offers 50–350kW charging. Well-placed for the Brisbane–Sydney–Melbourne corridor. evienetworks.com.au
NRMA Electric Vehicle Charging
Focused on NSW and ACT, including some rural routes other networks haven’t reached yet. Some stations are free for NRMA members — check current pricing as policies evolve. nrma.com.au/electric-vehicles
Tesla Supercharger
Originally Tesla-only, most Australian Supercharger sites now accept any CCS2-compatible electric vehicle. Charges at 150–250kW. Known for reliable uptime and good placement in metro areas and along major highways.
Ampcharge
Growing network with a mix of metro and regional sites. Decent coverage in WA and SA.
BP Pulse
Located at BP service stations, mostly metro and major highway sites. Convenient if you’re already stopping for food or a break.
Shopping centres
Most Westfield centres and many large shopping centres now have AC and DC chargers in their carparks. IKEA Australia has free chargers at most stores. Charging while you shop has become one of the most useful options in metro areas.
On road trips
The east coast corridor from Brisbane to Melbourne is well covered. Perth metro and the Fremantle–Bunbury corridor are solid. Inland and remote routes — particularly outback WA, NT, and rural SA — are patchier. Plan your stops before you leave on anything more than a day trip.
How to find chargers
- PlugShare (app and website) — best community-maintained map of chargers across Australia, with real-time availability and user check-ins
- A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) — trip planning tool that calculates charging stops based on your car model and current charge level
- Your car’s built-in navigation (Tesla, Ioniq 6, EV6, etc.) will route you via chargers automatically on longer trips
