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.
209
Public chargers in Gold Coast
83
DC fast charging stations
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Free EV charging sites
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Popular charging stations near Gold Coast
Explore the public EV charging stations drivers check most often in and around Gold Coast.
76 Skyring Terrace, Newstead QLD 4006
- CCS 24×75 kW
5/27 Illaweena St, Drewvale QLD 4116
- CCS 24×150.88 kW
Anzac Avenue near Recreation St, Redcliffe QLD 4020
- Type 211×22 kW
1420 Warrego Hwy Blacksoil, Ipswich QLD 4306
- CCS 22×75 kW
19 Bloore St, Kyogle NSW 2474
- Type 22×22 kW
132 Alice Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
- Type 21×7.4 kW
1 Bells Blvd, Kingscliff NSW 2487
- CCS 23×75 kW
- CHAdeMO1×63 kW
153 Wembley Rd, Woodridge West QLD 4114
- CCS 22×125 kW
Alma Road, Dakabin QLD 4503
- CCS 24×47 kW
D, Springfield Central QLD 4300
- Type 22×22 kW
358, Wongawallan Dr, Wongawallan QLD 4210
- Type 21×7 kW
Gardens Point Rd and Lamington Drive, Brisbane City QLD 4000
- CCS 21×50 kW
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101 Eildon Rd, Windsor QLD 4030
The Pines, Guineas Creek Rd & K P McGrath Dr, Elanora QLD 4221
- CCS 24×150 kW
Old Northern Rd Albany Forest, Moreton Bay QLD 4035
- CCS 21×75 kW
- CHAdeMO1×75 kW
322 Moggill Rd, Indooroopilly QLD 4068
- CCS 22×150 kW
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6 Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481
27 Illaweena Street, Drewvale QLD 4116
- CCS 24×150 kW
199A Progress Rd, Richlands QLD 4077
- CCS 21×135 kW
- CHAdeMO1×120 kW
1754 Gympie Rd, Carseldine QLD 4034
- CCS 21×150 kW
- CHAdeMO1×125 kW
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.