Level 1 - 1.4 kW
Trickle charging
Standard 10A AC power point. Adds 8-15 km of range per hour and is mostly used at home.
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EV Charging Stations inBrisbane, QLD
Brisbane is an ABS-classified urban centre in Queensland, Australia. Its 2021 Census population range is 1 million or more, and its Urban Centre and Locality area covers 2,026.92 km². Plugroo maps the public electric vehicle charging stations available in this area with live status, pricing and verified plug types.
293
Public chargers in Brisbane
126
DC fast charging stations
21
Free EV charging sites
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Charging networks covered
How to find EV charging stations in Brisbane with Plugroo
Brisbane is an ABS-classified urban centre in Queensland, Australia. Its 2021 Census population range is 1 million or more, and its Urban Centre and Locality area covers 2,026.92 km².
Open the map above to see every EV charging station in Brisbane in real time. Filter by charger speed, plug type, network, price, free charging and 24/7 access.
The available ABS Urban Centre and Locality source provides a population band for Brisbane rather than exact SAL household measures. The charging map is centred on this established urban or locality area.
Plugroo helps Brisbane EV drivers avoid stale charger directories by combining operator data with verified community reports, so station status, access rules and pricing are easier to check before you arrive.
Brisbane at a glance
Brisbane is represented by ABS Urban Centre and Locality code 301001, covering approximately 2,027 km² with a population band of 1 million or more.
1 million or more
Population
2,027 km²
Area
Not published
Median age
Types of EV chargers in Brisbane
Brisbane EV charging stations usually fall into four speed tiers. Choosing the right tier matters more than choosing the closest pin.
Level 2 - 7-22 kW
AC destination
The most common public charger type in Australian cities, found at shopping centres, hotels and council car parks.
Level 3 - 50-150 kW
DC fast charging
Workhorse fast chargers from Evie, Chargefox, NRMA, Ampol and other national networks. Usually 10-80% in 30-45 minutes.
Level 3+ - 250-350 kW
Ultra-rapid DC
The fastest public EV charging tier, including Tesla V3/V4, Evie and Chargefox ultra-rapid highway and metro sites.
EV chargers near Brisbane
These are the closest cities and localities to Brisbane, ordered by straight-line distance from their official geographic centres. Use them to compare charging options and plan backup stops.
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Brisbane City
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South Brisbane
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Spring Hill
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Kangaroo Point
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Petrie Terrace
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Fortitude Valley
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Milton
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New Farm
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Highgate Hill
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Herston
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West End (Brisbane)
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East Brisbane
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Kelvin Grove
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Teneriffe
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Woolloongabba
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Dutton Park
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Paddington
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Red Hill (Brisbane)
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Bowen Hills
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Auchenflower
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Newstead
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Hawthorne
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Norman Park
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St Lucia
Cost of EV charging in Brisbane
How much it costs to charge an electric car in Brisbane depends on charger speed, network and whether you can use home or free destination charging.
| Charger type | Typical Brisbane 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 when using paid DC fast chargers in Brisbane, EV charging is usually cheaper per kilometre than petrol. The best savings come from mixing home charging, free top-ups and fast charging only when needed.