EV Charging in Palmerston North, New Zealand
Cheapest public fast-charge prices near Palmerston North — live operator rates, session fees and idle fees.
Around Palmerston North, the cheapest public DC fast charger runs about NZD0.85/kWh — currently bp pulse — and the area has 18 fast-charge points with up to 300 kW output. Rates are 2026 ad-hoc figures; confirm the live price in each operator's app before you plug in.
Cheapest DC
bp pulse
NZD0.85/kWh
Stations
18
Palmerston North
Fastest
300 kW
ChargeNet
Palmerston North has 18 public EV charging stations across the networks listed below. Rates are ad-hoc / pay-as-you-go public figures for New Zealand.
The cheapest DC fast-charge near Palmerston North is bp pulse at NZD0.85/kWh. Always confirm the live price in the operator’s app before you plug in.
Operator rates (per kWh)
| Operator | Power | Billing | Rate | Connection | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ChargeNet Pahiatua (Tararua District Council) | 38 kW | CCS2 / CHAdeMO | NZD0.45/kWh | — | — |
Meridian Ashhurst Engineering & Construction Co | 22 kW | Tesla | NZD0.50/kWh | — | — |
Meridian Pukaha National Wildlife Centre | 7.4 kW | Tesla | NZD0.50/kWh | — | — |
Meridian Summerset on Summerhill Retirement Village | 22 kW | Tesla | NZD0.50/kWh | — | — |
bp pulse BP Connect Levin | 75 kW | CCS2 / CHAdeMO | NZD0.85/kWh | — | — |
Tesla Bulls Supercharger | 250 kW | CCS2 | NZD0.85/kWh | — | — |
Tesla Palmerston North Supercharger | 120 kW | Type 2 / CCS2 | NZD0.85/kWh | — | — |
ChargeNet Eketahuna (2 Haswell St) | 50 kW | CCS2 / CHAdeMO | NZD0.90/kWh | — | — |
ChargeNet Feilding (New World) | 50 kW | CCS2 / CHAdeMO | NZD0.90/kWh | — | — |
ChargeNet Foxton (War Memorial Hall) | 50 kW | CCS2 / CHAdeMO | NZD0.90/kWh | — | — |
Charging in Palmerston North — FAQ
How much does it cost to charge in Palmerston North?
Prices in Palmerston North range with the New Zealand public network. The cheapest DC fast-charge is bp pulse at NZD0.85/kWh; session and idle fees can apply on top.
Which operator is cheapest in Palmerston North?
bp pulse is currently the cheapest public DC network around Palmerston North.
Does Palmerston North have fast chargers?
Yes. Palmerston North has DC fast-charge points (50 kW and above) as well as slower AC points — see the station list on the map.
Prices are public ad-hoc rates as of 2026 and change frequently. Confirm inside each operator’s app before a real trip.