Trickle charging
Standard 10A AC power point. Adds 8-15 km of range per hour and is mostly used at home.
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.
Explore the public EV charging stations drivers check most often in and around Adelaide.
cnr Mary Tce and Seventh St, Murray Bridge SA 5254
Blythewood Road, Torrens Park SA 5062
8552 Princes Highway, Tailem Bend SA 5260
63 Monarto Road, Monarto SA 5254
30-42 Main St, Henley Beach SA 5022
466 Brighton Road, Brighton SA 5048
NRMA Victor Harbor Beachfront Holiday Park, 114 Victoria St, Victor Harbor SA 5211
3 Tanunda Road, Nuriootpa SA 5355
11 Frenchmans Terrace, Penneshaw SA 5222
3 John Street, Tanunda SA 5352
485 Heysen Boulevard, Mount Barker SA 5251
Stuart Street, Victor Harbor SA 5211
Smart Road, Modbury SA 5092
22 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Glen Osmond Road, 280, Adelaide SA 5063
17B Shannon Rd, Birdwood SA 5234
443 Horrocks Rd Roseworthy, Light SA 5371
9 Main North Road, Auburn SA 5451
18 Wyatt Street, Adelaide SA 5000
90-100 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000
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.
The ABS identifies Adelaide as SAL 40002. Its 2021 Census profile records 18,202 residents across approximately 10.5 km².
Adelaide EV charging stations usually fall into four speed tiers. Choosing the right tier matters more than choosing the closest pin.
Standard 10A AC power point. Adds 8-15 km of range per hour and is mostly used at home.
The most common public charger type in Australian cities, found at shopping centres, hotels and council car parks.
Workhorse fast chargers from Evie, Chargefox, NRMA, Ampol and other national networks. Usually 10-80% in 30-45 minutes.
The fastest public EV charging tier, including Tesla V3/V4, Evie and Chargefox ultra-rapid highway and metro sites.
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.
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.