Public EV charging prices: What each network charges
Most public fast chargers in Australia cost about 59–79c per kWh, or about $9.44–$12.64 per 100 km for a typical EV. Evie and NRMA are the only big networks that list per-kWh prices on their websites. Chargefox, Tesla, BP Pulse, Ampol and Jolt show prices only in their apps, and they change by site and time of day. Always check the price in the app or on the charger before you plug in.
Fast charger prices compared
CarsGuide checked each network's peak-time price per kWh in Sydney on 15 July 2026. It is the most recent side-by-side check we could find.
| Network | 50–75 kW | 150–240 kW | 300 kW and up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargefox | 59c | 72c | 70c |
| Evie | 70c | 75c | 75c |
| BP Pulse | 66c | 72c | 79c |
| NRMA | 79c | 75c | 79c |
| Tesla | – | – | 79c |
Ampol wasn't included because it doesn't publish prices online, and the report doesn't say whether the Tesla price is for Tesla owners or other brands. Prices in other places and at quieter times can be lower or higher.
What each network says about its prices
From each network's own website on 13 November 2026, unless we name another source. Where a network doesn't publish a price, we haven't guessed one.
| Network | Price per kWh | Fees and notes | Discounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evie | Its help page lists 58c up to 50 kW, 68c up to 150 kW and 73c up to 350 kW, with no per-minute fee while charging. It says prices vary by station. | Where variable pricing applies, off-peak is 9 pm to 10 am. | RACQ members: 4c per kWh off at Queensland sites and some in northern NSW, up to 1,000 kWh a year. |
| Chargefox | No price list. Each station's owner sets the price, shown in the app. | Some stations add a per-minute idle fee, typically after 10 minutes' grace. | NRMA says members save 20% at Chargefox ultra-rapid sites. RACV says 10% at participating RACV sites, and RAC says 20% at participating RAC sites in WA. Conditions apply. |
| NRMA | Its help page lists 60c up to 150 kW and 65c above 175 kW, but NRMA says prices now vary by location, so check the app or the charger. | The terms say an idle fee may apply. | My NRMA members: 5c per kWh off through the app. |
| Tesla Supercharger | No price list. Rates vary by site and time of day and are shown in the Tesla app; the rate is fixed when you plug in. Other brands pay more than Tesla owners unless they buy a membership. | A congestion fee, typically 50c a minute (up to $1), applies when a site is busy and your car is at 80% or finished, after 5 minutes' grace. | A monthly Supercharging Membership gives other brands the Tesla-owner price. SolarQuotes reported it at $9.99 a month in October 2026. |
| BP Pulse | No price list. Prices vary by location and are shown in the app. | A temporary hold is placed on your card for each session. | AGL customers: 6c per kWh off, announced in June 2025. Check it still applies. |
| Ampol AmpCharge | No price list. Rates for each site are in the Ampol app. | Ampol agreed in October 2026 to buy Evie. The two networks run separately for now. | None published for private drivers. |
| Jolt | The first 7 kWh is free every day. After that the rate depends on the site and is shown in the app. | A flat session fee applies unless you're on a Jolt Plus plan, and an idle fee starts 10 minutes after charging ends. | Flex plan, $14.99 a month: no connection fee, 10% off, and 30% off in off-peak times. |
| Exploren | Hosts set the price. Exploren says AC chargers average free to 55c, and DC chargers 55–75c. | Hosts can add connection and idle fees. A hold is placed on your card. | None published. |
| WA EV Network | Prices are shown in the Chargefox app. | Idle fee of $1 a minute on fast chargers after 10 minutes' grace. | None published. |
Evie's and NRMA's listed prices are lower than the July check found in Sydney at peak time, so treat every listed price as a guide and the app as the final word.
What that costs for your car
Per 100 km at the low and high end of fast charger prices, against charging at home on the NSW default rate of 33.9c per kWh.
| Car size | Energy per 100 km | Fast charger at 59c | Fast charger at 79c | At home (NSW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small hatch | 14 kWh | $8.26 | $11.06 | $4.75 |
| Mid-size SUV | 16.5 kWh | $9.73 | $13.04 | $5.59 |
| Large SUV | 19 kWh | $11.21 | $15.01 | $6.44 |
A typical road-trip stop, charging a 60 kWh battery from 10% to 80%, takes about 42 kWh: about $24.78 at 59c or $33.18 at 79c. Every car page shows that car's own charging costs, and our charging cost guide has home prices for every state.
Fees that catch people out
- Idle and congestion fees. Leave the car plugged in after it finishes and you can be charged by the minute: typically 50c a minute at busy Tesla sites and $1 a minute on WA EV Network fast chargers. Move the car when it's done.
- Card holds. BP Pulse and Exploren place a temporary hold on your card when you start. It drops off once the real amount is charged.
- Session fees. Jolt adds a flat fee to each session unless you're on a paid plan, and Exploren hosts can add a connection fee.
- Time of day. Evie, Tesla and some Chargefox stations charge more at busy times. Evie's off-peak window is 9 pm to 10 am.
- Remote sites can cost much more. NRMA said in July 2025 that its Erldunda Roadhouse charger in the NT was 99c per kWh.
How to pay less
- Check the app before you plug in. Two chargers a few minutes apart can differ by 10c per kWh or more.
- Use your motoring club. NRMA, RACV, RACQ and RAC members get discounts at some chargers (see the table above).
- Use Jolt's free 7 kWh if there's one near you. That's about 44 km of driving a day for a typical EV. Jolt chargers are slower, at 25 kW.
- Pick a slower charger when you have time. Evie lists 58c at chargers up to 50 kW against 73c at its fastest: about $6.30 less on a 42 kWh top-up.
- Charge off-peak where the network offers it.
- Keep fast charging for trips. Home charging costs about half as much or less. No driveway? See charging without a driveway, and check how much range you need before you buy.
How many public chargers are there?
The Electric Vehicle Council counted 4,268 public charging locations and 11,602 public connectors in Australia as at June 2026. Planning a long drive? Our road trip guides list the charging stops on each route.
Sources
- CarsGuide via The Canberra Times: cost of fast charging your electric car (28 July 2026)
- Evie: how much does it cost to charge
- Evie: variable pricing
- Evie: RACQ member discount
- Chargefox: how much does it cost to charge
- NRMA: Chargefox member discount
- RACV: Chargefox member discount
- RAC: electric car charging costs
- NRMA: charging costs
- NRMA: charging network updates
- NRMA: member EV charging discount
- NRMA: EV charging price update (July 2025)
- Tesla: Supercharging other EVs
- Tesla: Supercharger fees
- SolarQuotes: public EV chargers (updated 26 October 2026)
- BP Pulse: FAQs
- BP Pulse and AGL discount (June 2025)
- Ampol AmpCharge: payment FAQs
- Zecar: Ampol to buy Evie Networks (2 October 2026)
- Jolt: charging costs, fees and the daily free 7 kWh
- Jolt Plus plans
- Exploren: FAQs
- Synergy: WA EV Network
- Electric Vehicle Council: State of Electric Vehicles 2026 media release (30 September 2026)
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How much does public EV charging cost per kWh in Australia?
Most fast chargers cost about 59–79c per kWh, which is about $9.44–$12.64 per 100 km for a typical EV. Slower AC chargers are usually cheaper and some are free.
Which EV charging network is cheapest in Australia?
It changes by site and time of day. In CarsGuide's check of peak prices in Sydney in July 2026, Chargefox was cheapest at 50–75 kW chargers (59c) and at 300 kW and up (70c). Jolt gives the first 7 kWh free each day.
Can other brands use Tesla Superchargers in Australia?
Yes, at the sites Tesla has opened to other EVs, using the Tesla app. Other brands pay more than Tesla owners unless they buy a monthly Supercharging Membership, which gives the Tesla-owner price.
What is an idle fee at an EV charger?
A per-minute charge for leaving your car plugged in after it has finished charging. Tesla's congestion fee is typically 50c a minute at busy sites, and WA EV Network fast chargers charge $1 a minute after 10 minutes' grace.
Is public charging more expensive than charging at home?
Yes. A typical EV costs about $5.42 per 100 km on the NSW default home rate, against about $9.44–$12.64 at a public fast charger.
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How we work it out, and our sources
Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at November 2026; check with the dealer.
- Electricity: 2026–27 default rates (AER, Victorian Default Offer, state retailers). Public charging: Sydney network prices, July 2026.
- Petrol and diesel: capital-city daily averages from state government price feeds, via FuelRadar, 12 November 2026. Diesel for Hobart, Canberra and Darwin is estimated from the national fall.
- Cars: maker figures via CarExpert, Drive, CarsGuide and EV Central. Plug-in electric range is taken as 80% of the claim.
- Servicing: published capped prices; marked as an estimate where not yet published (CarExpert comparison).
- Tyres: an EV set lasts about 35,000 km, a petrol or hybrid set 50,000 km (RACV); prices from Gridly.
- Home charger: about $2,000 installed ($1,000–$3,000). Novated leases: PwC summary.
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- Most public fast chargers cost about 59–79c per kWh
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