EV Charging in Tauranga, New Zealand
Cheapest public fast-charge prices near Tauranga — live operator rates, session fees and idle fees.
Around Tauranga, the cheapest public DC fast charger runs about NZD0.90/kWh — currently ChargeNet — and the area has 20 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
ChargeNet
NZD0.90/kWh
Stations
20
Tauranga
Fastest
300 kW
ChargeNet
Tauranga has 20 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 Tauranga is ChargeNet at NZD0.90/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 148 Durham Street | 30 kW | CCS2 / CHAdeMO | NZD0.45/kWh | — | — |
ChargeNet Mt Maunganui (New World Basement) | 25 kW | CCS2 / CHAdeMO | NZD0.45/kWh | — | — |
Hikotron Hikotron at Ōmokoroa Village | 7 kW | Tesla | NZD0.50/kWh | — | — |
Meridian Summerset by the Sea Retirement Village | 22 kW | Tesla | NZD0.50/kWh | — | — |
Chargefox The Warehouse Cameron Rd | 22 kW | Tesla | NZD0.55/kWh | — | — |
Tesla Excelsa Suburban Centre | 22 kW | Type 2 (Tethered Connector) | NZD0.85/kWh | — | — |
ChargeNet Bayfair (Bayfair Shopping Centre) | 50 kW | CHAdeMO / CCS2 | NZD0.90/kWh | — | — |
ChargeNet Cameron Road (PAK'nSAVE) | 50 kW | CCS2 | NZD0.90/kWh | — | — |
ChargeNet New World Matamata | 50 kW | CCS2 / CHAdeMO | NZD0.90/kWh | — | — |
ChargeNet Rotorua Airport | 50 kW | CHAdeMO / CCS2 | NZD0.90/kWh | — | — |
Charging in Tauranga — FAQ
How much does it cost to charge in Tauranga?
Prices in Tauranga range with the New Zealand public network. The cheapest DC fast-charge is ChargeNet at NZD0.90/kWh; session and idle fees can apply on top.
Which operator is cheapest in Tauranga?
ChargeNet is currently the cheapest public DC network around Tauranga.
Does Tauranga have fast chargers?
Yes. Tauranga 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.