Trickle charging
Standard 10A AC power point. Adds 8-15 km of range per hour and is mostly used at home.
Perth is an ABS Suburb and Locality covering approximately 4.52 km² with a 2021 Census population of 13,670. Plugroo maps the public electric vehicle charging stations available in this area with live status, pricing and verified plug types.
Perth is an ABS Suburb and Locality covering approximately 4.52 km² with a 2021 Census population of 13,670.
Open the map above to see every EV charging station in Perth in real time. Filter by charger speed, plug type, network, price, free charging and 24/7 access.
The 2021 Census profile for Perth reports a median age of 33, an average household size of 1.8 people and a median weekly household income of $1,960. These figures describe this SAL rather than a wider metropolitan area.
Plugroo helps Perth 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 Perth as SAL 51230. Its 2021 Census profile records 13,670 residents across approximately 4.52 km².
Perth 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 Perth, 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 Perth depends on charger speed, network and whether you can use home or free destination charging.
| Charger type | Typical Perth 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 Perth, 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.