What does it cost to charge an EV in Australia?
Public fast-charging (DC) price per kWh · 2026 public rates
In Australia, public EV charging typically costs around AUD 0.30–AUD 0.85 per kWh on ad-hoc (pay-as-you-go) rates.
The cheapest operator for fast (DC) charging is QESH at about AUD 0.30 per kWh.
The most expensive major operator is bp pulse at AUD 0.85 per kWh.
A typical 30 kWh top-up on the cheapest fast charger works out to roughly AUD 9.00 (AUD).
JOLT — the first 7 kWh every day is free; only the connection fee applies to a small top-up.
Ampol AmpCharge — 400 kW ultra-rapid chargers at its Sydney sites.
Most major networks (Chargefox, JOLT, EVIE) are app-only; contactless tap-and-go is still rare.
Rates are public ad-hoc pay-as-you-go figures as of 2026 and change often — always confirm the price in each operator's app before you plug in.
Operator rates (per kWh)
| Operator | Fast /kWh | Connection | Minimum | Idle fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QESH | $0.30 | — | — | — |
| WA EV Network | $0.35 | — | — | $1.00/min |
| ChargePoint | $0.45 | — | — | — |
| Exploren | $0.50 | — | — | $0.20/min |
| Chargefox | $0.55 | — | — | $0.25/min |
| NRMA | $0.55 | — | — | $0.25/min |
| EVIE | $0.64 | — | — | $0.20/min |
| Ampol | $0.69 | — | — | $0.20/min |
| Tesla | $0.85 | — | — | $0.35/min |
| bp pulse | $0.85 | — | — | $0.25/min |
Frequently asked questions
Rates are 2026 public figures that change often — confirm the live price in each operator’s app before you plug in.