EV Charging in Wellington, New Zealand
Cheapest public fast-charge prices near Wellington — live operator rates, session fees and idle fees.
Around Wellington, the cheapest public DC fast charger runs about NZD0.28/kWh — currently Meridian — and the area has 67 fast-charge points with up to 250 kW output. Rates are 2026 ad-hoc figures; confirm the live price in each operator's app before you plug in.
Cheapest DC
Meridian
NZD0.28/kWh
Stations
67
Wellington
Fastest
250 kW
Tesla
Wellington has 67 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 Wellington is Meridian at NZD0.28/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Meridian Avalon Park | 75 kW | CCS2 / CHAdeMO / Tesla | NZD0.28/kWh | — | — |
Meridian Wainuiomata Library | 75 kW | CCS2 / CHAdeMO / Tesla | NZD0.28/kWh | — | — |
ChargeNet Austin Street | 7 kW | Tesla | NZD0.45/kWh | — | — |
ChargeNet ChargeNet Silverstream New World | 25 kW | CHAdeMO / CCS2 | NZD0.45/kWh | — | — |
ChargeNet Chargenet Waitohi Hub | 25 kW | CCS2 / CHAdeMO | NZD0.45/kWh | — | — |
ChargeNet Coromandel Street North | 7 kW | Tesla | NZD0.45/kWh | — | — |
ChargeNet Coromandel Street South | 7 kW | Tesla | NZD0.45/kWh | — | — |
ChargeNet Epuni Street | 7 kW | Tesla | NZD0.45/kWh | — | — |
ChargeNet Hall Street | 7 kW | Tesla | NZD0.45/kWh | — | — |
ChargeNet Holloway Road | 7 kW | Tesla | NZD0.45/kWh | — | — |
Charging in Wellington — FAQ
How much does it cost to charge in Wellington?
Prices in Wellington range with the New Zealand public network. The cheapest DC fast-charge is Meridian at NZD0.28/kWh; session and idle fees can apply on top.
Which operator is cheapest in Wellington?
Meridian is currently the cheapest public DC network around Wellington.
Does Wellington have fast chargers?
Yes. Wellington 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.