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 inAdelaide, SA
Adelaide is an ABS Suburb and Locality covering approximately 10.5 km² with a 2021 Census population of 18,202. Plugroo maps the public electric vehicle charging stations available in this area with live status, pricing and verified plug types.
83
Public chargers in Adelaide
45
DC fast charging stations
8
Free EV charging sites
19
Charging networks covered
How to find EV charging stations in Adelaide with Plugroo
Adelaide is an ABS Suburb and Locality covering approximately 10.5 km² with a 2021 Census population of 18,202.
Open the map above to see every EV charging station in Adelaide in real time. Filter by charger speed, plug type, network, price, free charging and 24/7 access.
The 2021 Census profile for Adelaide reports a median age of 31, an average household size of 1.8 people and a median weekly household income of $1,365. These figures describe this SAL rather than a wider metropolitan area.
Plugroo helps Adelaide 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.
Adelaide at a glance
The ABS identifies Adelaide as SAL 40002. Its 2021 Census profile records 18,202 residents across approximately 10.5 km².
18,202
Population
10.5 km²
Area
31
Median age
Types of EV chargers in Adelaide
Adelaide 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 Adelaide
These are the closest cities and localities to Adelaide, ordered by straight-line distance from their official geographic centres. Use them to compare charging options and plan backup stops.
Cost of EV charging in Adelaide
How much it costs to charge an electric car in Adelaide depends on charger speed, network and whether you can use home or free destination charging.
| Charger type | Typical Adelaide 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 Adelaide, 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.