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 inMelbourne, VIC
Melbourne is an ABS Suburb and Locality covering approximately 6.6 km² with a 2021 Census population of 54,941. Plugroo maps the public electric vehicle charging stations available in this area with live status, pricing and verified plug types.
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Public chargers in Melbourne
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DC fast charging stations
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Free EV charging sites
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Charging networks covered
Popular charging stations near Melbourne
Explore the public EV charging stations drivers check most often in and around Melbourne.
53-77 Balcombe Rd Cnr Station St, Mentone VIC 3194
- CCS 24×150 kW
1130 Nepean Highway, Melbourne VIC 3190
- Type 21×23 kW
44 Civic Drive, Greensborough VIC 3088
- Type 22×7 kW
99 Brewer Road, Bentleigh VIC 3204
- CCS 22×60 kW
10 Western Foreshore Rd, Geelong VIC 3220
- Type 24×22 kW
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15 CONSTANCE STREET
1 Tamarind Pl, Aintree 3336 VIC 3000
- NACS1×7 kW
536 Clayton Road, Clayton VIC 3169
- CCS 22×150 kW
- CHAdeMO2×150 kW
- Type 236×23 kW
142 Mulberry Dr, Nagambie VIC 3608
- Type 22×22 kW
14-16 Hall St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
- CCS 26×120 kW
24 Chaucer Street, St Kilda VIC 3182
- Type 22×-- kW
179-193 Colac Road, Grovedale VIC 3216
- CCS 24×150 kW
47 Willansby Ave, Brighton VIC 3186
- CCS 24×75 kW
2145 Dandenong Road, Clayton VIC 3168
- Type 22×22 kW
85 Cremorne Street, Cremorne VIC 3121
- CCS 22×80 kW
- Type 21×80 kW
39 Hanover St, Oakleigh VIC 3166
- CCS 22×150 kW
1 David Street, Brunswick VIC 3056
- Type 22×22 kW
2D Cheddar Road, Reservoir VIC 3073
- CCS 22×50 kW
57 Cortland Street, Wyndham Vale VIC 3024
- Type 21×7 kW
30 Godfrey Street, Blairgowrie VIC 3942
- Type 21×22 kW
How to find EV charging stations in Melbourne with Plugroo
Melbourne is an ABS Suburb and Locality covering approximately 6.6 km² with a 2021 Census population of 54,941.
Open the map above to see every EV charging station in Melbourne in real time. Filter by charger speed, plug type, network, price, free charging and 24/7 access.
The 2021 Census profile for Melbourne reports a median age of 29, an average household size of 1.7 people and a median weekly household income of $1,448. These figures describe this SAL rather than a wider metropolitan area.
Plugroo helps Melbourne 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.
Melbourne at a glance
The ABS identifies Melbourne as SAL 21640. Its 2021 Census profile records 54,941 residents across approximately 6.6 km².
54,941
Population
6.6 km²
Area
29
Median age
Types of EV chargers in Melbourne
Melbourne 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 Melbourne
These are the closest cities and localities to Melbourne, ordered by straight-line distance from their official geographic centres. Use them to compare charging options and plan backup stops.
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South Wharf
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Fitzroy
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Docklands
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Cost of EV charging in Melbourne
How much it costs to charge an electric car in Melbourne depends on charger speed, network and whether you can use home or free destination charging.
| Charger type | Typical Melbourne 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 Melbourne, 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.