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 inGold Coast, QLD
Gold Coast - Tweed Heads (Gold Coast Part) is an ABS-classified urban centre in Queensland, Australia. Its 2021 Census population range is 250,000 to 999,999, and its Urban Centre and Locality area covers 552.71 km². Plugroo maps the public electric vehicle charging stations available in this area with live status, pricing and verified plug types.
147
Public chargers in Gold Coast
64
DC fast charging stations
7
Free EV charging sites
22
Charging networks covered
How to find EV charging stations in Gold Coast with Plugroo
Gold Coast - Tweed Heads (Gold Coast Part) is an ABS-classified urban centre in Queensland, Australia. Its 2021 Census population range is 250,000 to 999,999, and its Urban Centre and Locality area covers 552.71 km².
Open the map above to see every EV charging station in Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast rather than exact SAL household measures. The charging map is centred on this established urban or locality area.
Plugroo helps Gold Coast 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.
Gold Coast at a glance
Gold Coast is represented by ABS Urban Centre and Locality code 302001, covering approximately 553 km² with a population band of 250,000 to 999,999.
250,000 to 999,999
Population
553 km²
Area
Not published
Median age
Types of EV chargers in Gold Coast
Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast
These are the closest cities and localities to Gold Coast, ordered by straight-line distance from their official geographic centres. Use them to compare charging options and plan backup stops.
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Cost of EV charging in Gold Coast
How much it costs to charge an electric car in Gold Coast depends on charger speed, network and whether you can use home or free destination charging.
| Charger type | Typical Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast, 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.