How many EV charging stations are in Australia?
Australia has an estimated 3,400 public EV charging locations, including roughly 950 DC fast charging sites. Plugroo tracks public chargers across every state and territory.
EV Charging Stations Australia
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EV Charging Stations in Australia
The most complete map of EV charging stations in Australia - every public electric vehicle charger, every network, every state and territory. Plugroo aggregates live availability and pricing from Tesla, Evie, Chargefox, NRMA, Ampol, BP Pulse, JOLT, EVX and more into a single Australian-built app.
3,082+
Public EV chargers in Australia
1,276
DC fast charging sites
427
Free EV charging stations
17
Charging networks aggregated
The Australian EV charging map, in one app
Australia has thousands of public electric vehicle charging stations spread across eight states and territories, run by separate networks with their own apps, pricing models and reliability patterns.
Plugroo solves that fragmentation. The map above shows every public EV charging station in Australia in one view - Tesla Superchargers, Evie ultra-rapid DC, Chargefox, NRMA, Ampol AmpCharge, BP Pulse, JOLT, EVX and Exploren - with live availability so you arrive at a free bay, not a queue.
Filter by charger speed, plug type , network or cost, including a free-only filter for every no-cost charging station in Australia. Pricing is shown in AUD, with local assumptions for Australian EV drivers.
EV charging stations by Australian state and territory
EV charging coverage varies sharply across Australia. NSW and Victoria lead on raw station count; the ACT is dense per capita; WA has the longest gaps between highway fast chargers.
NSW
New South Wales
Total chargers
1,525
DC fast
401
Free
204
VIC
Victoria
Total chargers
539
DC fast
314
Free
68
QLD
Queensland
Total chargers
391
DC fast
249
Free
69
WA
Western Australia
Total chargers
196
DC fast
108
Free
17
SA
South Australia
Total chargers
252
DC fast
113
Free
44
TAS
Tasmania
Total chargers
82
DC fast
40
Free
4
ACT
Australian Capital Territory
Total chargers
68
DC fast
32
Free
3
NT
Northern Territory
Total chargers
29
DC fast
19
Free
18
EV charging in Australia's major cities
The bulk of Australian EV charging stations sit in capital cities and their metro corridors. Each city has its own charger mix, pricing tiers and free-charging options.
NSW
Sydney
Estimated chargers
944
VIC
Melbourne
Estimated chargers
258
QLD
Brisbane
Estimated chargers
132
WA
Perth
Estimated chargers
92
SA
Adelaide
Estimated chargers
114
QLD
Gold Coast
Estimated chargers
39
ACT
Canberra
Estimated chargers
68
NSW
Newcastle
Estimated chargers
58
NSW
Wollongong
Estimated chargers
29
VIC
Geelong
Estimated chargers
18
TAS
Hobart
Estimated chargers
17
NT
Darwin
Estimated chargers
7
QLD
Sunshine Coast
Estimated chargers
33
QLD
Cairns
Estimated chargers
8
VIC
Ballarat
Estimated chargers
9
NSW
Byron Bay
Estimated chargers
15
EV charging networks operating in Australia
Australia has one of the most fragmented EV charging markets in the developed world. Plugroo aggregates the major networks so you do not need nine apps just to find a charger. Tap a network to see where it operates and how it fits into your EV journey.
Energy retailer network
AGL
One of Australia’s largest energy retailers, with a growing public EV charging network.
Fuel retailer fast charging
AmpCharge
Ampol’s EV fast-charging network, rolling out at fuel and convenience sites nationwide.
National DC fast charging
Chargefox
Australia’s largest open charging network, spanning fast-charging corridors nationwide.
Kerbside & destination charging
EVX
Kerbside and destination charging designed for on-street and community parking.
Workplace & fleet charging
Everty
Charging management for workplaces, fleets and commercial sites.
National DC fast charging
Evie Networks
A national ultra-fast charging network connecting Australia’s highways and cities.
Destination & community charging
Exploren
Destination and community charging for shopping centres, hotels and precincts.
Free & fast urban charging
JOLT
Urban DC fast chargers offering a daily allowance of free charging.
Motoring club fast charging
NRMA
The motoring club’s fast-charging network along key regional and city routes.
Motoring club charging
RAA
South Australia’s motoring club charging network, spanning the state.
DC ultra-fast charging
Tesla Supercharger
Tesla’s high-power Supercharger network, increasingly open to non-Tesla EVs.
Destination AC charging
Tesla Destination
Tesla’s destination chargers at hotels, restaurants and venues nationwide.
State electric highway
Yurika / Electric Highway
Queensland’s Electric Super Highway, operated with Yurika across the state.
Fuel retailer fast charging
bp pulse Australia
bp’s global EV charging brand, rolling out fast charging at Australian sites.
Australia's EV fast charging highway corridors
You can now drive an EV across every major Australian highway corridor, but the quality of DC fast coverage still varies by region and route. Tap a route for its full charging guide.
VIC · NSW
Melbourne ⇄ Sydney
Australia's busiest intercity EV corridor, with DC fast charging roughly every 100 km along the Hume.
878 km110+ fast chargers
NSW · QLD
Sydney ⇄ Brisbane
The coastal Pacific Highway run linking two of Australia’s biggest cities, with dense charging the whole way.
915 km115+ fast chargers
VIC · NSW · QLD
Melbourne ⇄ Brisbane
The inland Newell Highway route across three states — a two-day EV road trip through rural New South Wales.
1,680 km90+ fast chargers
NSW · ACT
Sydney ⇄ Canberra
The quick capital run down the Hume and Federal highways — an easy half-day EV drive.
290 km35+ fast chargers
TAS
Hobart ⇄ Launceston
Tasmania’s main north–south route — short enough that many EVs can do the return trip on a single charge.
200 km15+ fast chargers
VIC · SA
Melbourne ⇄ Adelaide
A comfortable one-day EV drive across western Victoria and the South Australian plains.
730 km40+ fast chargers
Tesla Supercharger network in Australia
Tesla operates one of Australia's most reliable ultra-rapid EV charging networks, with Supercharger sites spanning every state and territory except the NT. Most Australian Tesla Superchargers are V3 at up to 250 kW, with V4 sites rolling out at newer locations.
Tesla Destination Chargers at hotels, restaurants and shopping centres are slower AC chargers designed for longer stays. Plugroo maps both Tesla Superchargers and Destination Chargers, including which Supercharger sites are open to non-Tesla EVs.
Free EV charging stations in Australia
Free EV charging in Australia is more common than many drivers realise. The main sources are JOLT kerbside chargers, NRMA member sites, shopping centre destination chargers, hotel and tourism chargers, council car parks and some workplace chargers.
Use the Free filter on the Plugroo Australia map to see no-cost EV charging stations in one screen, including known limits such as time caps, kWh caps, membership requirements and guest-only rules.
EV plug types and charging standards in Australia
Australia's EV charging standard is Type 2 AC and CCS2 DC fast, the standard used by new EVs sold in Australia from 1 January 2020.
CHAdeMO remains available at many major fast charging sites for older Nissan Leafs and some grey-import EVs, but it is being phased down. Plugroo shows plug compatibility for each charging station so drivers do not route to a charger their car cannot use.
How much does EV charging cost in Australia?
EV charging costs in Australia vary by charger type, network, time of day and state.
| Charger type | Typical Australian rate | Full charge (60 kWh EV) | Cost per 100 km |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home AC (off-peak) | $0.15 - $0.25 / kWh | $9 - $15 | $2 - $4 |
| JOLT kerbside free tier | First 7 kWh free | Free for about 45 km | $0 |
| Public AC destination | $0.25 - $0.45 / kWh | $15 - $27 | $4 - $7 |
| DC fast (50-150 kW) | $0.55 - $0.70 / kWh | $33 - $42 | $9 - $11 |
| Ultra-rapid DC (250-350 kW) | $0.65 - $0.85 / kWh | $39 - $51 | $10 - $13 |
| Petrol comparison (avg sedan) | - | - | $15 - $18 |
Even at Australia's most expensive ultra-rapid DC charging sites, public EV charging usually beats petrol on a cost-per-km basis. The largest savings come from mixing free top-ups, off-peak home charging and DC fast charging only when you need it.
EV charging in Australia - FAQs
What is the best EV charging app in Australia?
Plugroo is built for the Australian market and aggregates major local networks into one map with live availability, AUD pricing and route planning.
Where can I find free EV charging in Australia?
Free EV charging is available through JOLT kerbside chargers, NRMA member sites, shopping centres, hotels, councils and some workplaces. Plugroo includes a free-only filter.
Can I drive an EV across Australia?
Yes. Major highway corridors are now EV-drivable, though some outback and remote routes still require careful planning around fast-charger spacing.
Which EV charging networks operate in Australia?
Major networks include Tesla Supercharger, Evie Networks, Chargefox, NRMA, Ampol AmpCharge, BP Pulse, JOLT, EVX and Exploren.
What plug types do Australian EV charging stations use?
Type 2 AC and CCS2 DC fast are the Australian standards. CHAdeMO remains available at some fast chargers for older vehicles.
How accurate is Plugroo?
Plugroo combines operator data and community reports, then refreshes the station database regularly so new stations and outages are reflected quickly.