EV Charging Apps for EVs in Australia

Best EV charging apps in Australia vary by state. I use 6 apps regularly, they are PlugShare, Tesla, Chargefox, Evie, Jolt and Exploren. The others I use when travelling.

PlugShare app on Apple or Android shows locations of all kinds of EV charging network chargers PlugShare is owned by EVGo Inc.

EV Charging Apps and Providers 
Below is a list of all the EV Charging Apps in Australia I know of and the EV Charging Networks

1. AGL EV Charging are installing AC charge points, starting across inner west of Sydney initially. The charge points are pole mounted and instructions on the charger are to activate with either App or RFID. The App and RFID aren’t available yet so the charge points are free until Jan 2025. AGL EV Charging website advertised on the charge points is agl.com.au/evcharging
2. Ampol AmpCharge (DC) EV charging at the Ampol Ltd Ampcharge EV network DC chargers. Use the Ampol App from Apple and Android AmpCharge website is https://ampcharge.ampol.com.au
3. Alchemy Charge Apps on Apple and Android. The network provides replacement 10A power points which have internet capability through wifi or 4G linked to their billing platform. Alchemy Charge Pty Ltd website is
   https://www.alchemycharge.com.au/
4. Autel Charge (DC & AC) has ev chargers across Australia with an Apple and Android app. The app lets you add your own RFID card. Website at https://autelenergy.com
5. BP Pulse (DC) app (Apple or Android) for charging at BP’s EV network DC chargers. BP Pulse also offer an RFID card,  or you can add your own, through their app. Their website is https://www.bp.com/en_au/australia/home/products-services/bppulse/
6. CasaCharge (AC) EV charging network Apple and Android. CasaCharge have 17 chargers in WA and 5 in NSW as of 24-6-2024. Casacharge Pty Ltd Website is https://casacharge.com.au/ The company is linked to KarChargers which provides EV charging hardware https://www.karchargers.com.au/buy-ev-chargers/alpitronics-hypercharger-50kw-dual-dc-ev-charger
7. Chargebay (DC & AC) app (Apple or Android) for their EV chargers. They have locations such as Euston and several of their branded chargers in Melbourne,  Adelaide and Perth. Chargebay Pty Ltd website is https://chargebay.com.au
8. Chargefox (DC & AC) Their app (Apple or Android) provides location and access to their EV charging network of DC and AC chargers. Chargefox Pty Ltd website is at https://www.chargefox.com/ Chargefox also provide an RFID card,  or you can add your own, through their app.
9. Charge Hub (DC & AC) have an app showing their AC and DC network. As at Sep 2024 they have 41 AC charge points and 3 DC chargers, including Ulladulla NSW and two in Qld. Their apps are on Apple and Android and they offer a free RFID card. Charge Hub Australia Pty Ltd, website is at https://www.chargehub.solutions/
10. Charge N Go Australia (DC & AC) app (Apple or Android) have their own branded EV charger network and their app shows some other networks’ chargers  too. Charge N Go Australia and Smart Charge both use the same app and back end software, Saascharge Inc. So a Smart Charge App and Smart Charge RFID may be used on some Charge N Go chargers where the charger owner has opted in to Saascharge’s roaming option. Charge N Go Australia Pty Ltd Has two websites at https://www.chargengo.net.au/ and https://chargengo.au/
11. Elanga (DC & AC) have an app (Apple or Android) for their EV charging network. Elanga Pty Ltd website is at https://elanga.com.au and Elanga also provide an RFID card,  or you can add your own, through their app .
12. Elu (DC & AC) is a new network starting up for AC and DC EV charging. Elu Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of Lumen Energy Australia Pty Ltd. Sites initially are in Qld https://elu.net.au/elu-network/  apps are on Apple and Android .
13. Enevi (AC) have several EV AC charger sites in NSW & Qld as of October  2024. They have an app on Apple and Android . The Enevi Pty Ltd website is https://www.enevi.com.au
14. EO (AC) app for EV charging using the EO Charging (Australia) Pty Ltd EV charger network https://www.eocharging.com/home-charging with their EO App on Apple or Android
15. Everty (DC & AC) Their app, Apple or Android, is an app showing the Everty Pty Ltd public and private electric vehicle chargers for use. https://everty.com.au  Everty also provide an RFID card.
16. Evie (DC & AC) Their app is on  Apple or Android  and gives location and access to Evie Networks DC & AC electric vehicle charging network https://goevie.com.au/ Evie provide an Autocharge capability which allows you to plug in and the charger recognises your car and starts charging. Evie also provide an RFID card,  or you can add your own, through their app. Company name is Fast Cities Australia Pty Ltd.
17. EVUp (DC & AC) charger network in Australia has an app called UpCharge (Apple or Android) for EV UP Pty Ltd electric vehicle Chargers https://www.evup.com.au
18. EVX Australia (AC) Have an app for EVX Australia Pty Ltd EV chargers, in Apple or Android .   EVX also allow you to register your own RFID card in their app by visiting a charger and linking it. https://evx.tech/
19. Exploren (DC & AC) Have an app (Apple or Android) for location and access to the Exploren electric vehicle charging network. Website at  https://exploren.com.au/  You can also buy a RFID card with Exploren for $10 which includes postage by ordering at https://evse.com.au/product/exploren-ocpp-rfid-card/. Exploren allow you to add your own RFID card by visiting one of their chargers. You can also reserve a charger using their app. Company name is EVE Australia Pty Ltd.
20. Jolt (DC) Use their app,  (Apple or Android) for location and access to the Jolt Charge Pty Ltd EV charging network DC chargers https://jolt.com.au/  .
21. Noodoe (DC & AC) are starting providing a network of EV chargers, in Qld, NSW, Vic and WA. Apps are Apple and Android and website is https://www.noodoe.com.au/meet-noodoe The Australian arm of this global company is Noodoe Pty Ltd. The website says it provides several EV charging service providers (CSPs) with software, (Noodoe EV OS) and hardware, (Noodoe EV charging stations). They include AXCharge,  Easy EV, and RegenEV. Charge Boss also works with Noodoe, as a partner and distributor of Noodoe EV chargers in Australia.
22. NRMA (DC & AC) Their app  (Apple or Android) is for NRMA EV charging network DC chargers. You can also use the Chargefox RFID card, or any RFID card linked to your Chargefox account. https://www.mynrma.com.au/cars-and-driving/electric-vehicles/charging-network NRMA Road Service also have a Mobile EV Charging Service, currently with mobile charging vehicles serving Sydney and Canberra areas. It is for EV’s that are so low on charge that they need a top up charge to get them to the local charger https://www.mynrma.com.au/cars-and-driving/electric-vehicles/our-mission/mobile-ev-chargers
23. OTR EV (DC) by On The Run Pty Ltd is part of Viva Energy Group Limited. First EV chargers are in SA. The OTR EV app is at Apple and Android . Website at https://www.otr.com.au
24. Seavolt (DC & AC) is a network providing chargers at Marinas for both boats and vehicles. Seavolt invites you to sign up via their website and they will send an RFID card. They don’t have an app. Website https://www.seavolt.io/
25. Smart Charge (DC & AC) have an app on Apple or Android for location and access to Smart Charge charging stations. Smart EV Solutions Pty Ltd Website is https://smart-charge.com.au/ . Smart Charge also provide an RFID card . Smart Charge and Charge N Go Australia both use the same app and back end software, Saascharge Inc. so a Charge N Go App may be used on some Smart Charge chargers, where the charger owner has opted in to Saascharge’s roaming option.
26. SolarHub Charge (AC) EV charging network in ACT and the South Coast of NSW. SolarHub Pty Ltd AC chargers use an app ( Apple or Android) and their website is
    https://solarhub.net.au/solarhub-charge/ . SolarHub also allow RFID cards to be used. The instructions to add your own RFID card are in their app.
27. Tesla (DC & AC) EV charging network app for DC and AC chargers. App is on  Apple and Android https://www.tesla.com/en_au/findus?
28. Wevolt (DC & AC) entered the market in 2023 in WA with its own Wevolt Pty Ltd chargers. Wevolt describes itself as an EV charge point mapping and sharing network. Wevolt app Apple or Android Wevolt offer an RFID Card or you can add your own to their app. https://wevolt.com.au/

Type 2 Cable
For many of the AC chargers, you will need to take your own Type 2 22kW cable, available from Tesla or most ev charging suppliers.

RFID Cards for EV Charging in Australia
Some EV charging networks offer RFID cards, or let you add your own, which are great, as you can keep them in your car and use them to activate the charger without your phone.

12 EV Networks let you add your own RFID card or tag
♦ BP Pulse, Chargefox, Elanga, Everty, Evie, Exploren and Wevolt have their own cards but also allow you to add your own RFID card or tag number.
♦ Autel, Enevi, EVX and SolarHub don’t have their own card but allow you to add your own RFID card in their app.
♦ **NRMA let you use any card linked to your Chargefox account.
3 EV Networks only let you use the RFID card they issue you
♦ Charge Hub, Smart Charge and Seavolt use only the card they issue you.
12 EV Networks don’t yet provide a RFID card or option to add one
♦ Alchemy Charge, AmpCharge, Casacharge, Chargebay, Charge N Go Australia, EO, Elu, EVUp, Jolt, Noodoe, OTR EV and Tesla don’t offer RFID.
♦ ^^Charge N Go Australia app uses same back end software (Saascharge) as Smart Charge App so you may use the Smart Charge RFID on some Charge N Go Australia chargers where the charger owner has opted in to Saascharge roaming.

Other EV Networking Sites/Apps
Including some with only a few chargers, some startup networks and some apps which seem to focus on listing other networks’ chargers.

• Anelo is a new website https://www.anelo.com.au/ which says it will offer parking and ev charging from an app. Sounds similar to the established operator Parkhound
• CDGEngie have an app called CDG Engie EV on Apple or Android most chargers shown on their app are in SE Qld at present, with one in NSW. https://engie.com.au/home/solutions/for-territories/future-fuels
• Chargehound is a service announced by Parkhound to list and charge out to others your home EV charger and parking space. Currently they have an Apple app that allows you to filter their parking space search for EV charging and book and pay for parking spaces   https://www.parkhound.com.au/ev-charging/chargehound
• ChargeBoss are a provider of ev chargers and software in Australia. They don’t have an app but have a payment gateway. Website is https://chargeboss.com.au/ev-chargers/ some chargers link to ChargeBoss via Noodoe platform and app. ChargeBoss is a partner and distributor of Noodoe EV chargers in Australia
• ChargePost City EV charging network https://www.chargepost.com.au is a new network starting up.
• Charge Star Charge Star on its website says it was founded in December 2009 as E-Station, and that Charge Star is Australia’s oldest charging station supplier. Their site says you can use their chargers by credit card or third party apps https://www.chargestar.com.au/about-us/.
• Easy EV have an app Apple and Android and provide EV charging facilities, including Noodoe hardware and software https://easyev.online/
• eFleetPass Charge has launched an ev charging app in 2024 and notes that several public EV chargers are planned. Apple and Android and website  https://www.efleetpass.com.au
• Electrona EV chargers, first installed at Bicheno Tasmania, allow you to pay by credit card. A description of how their Bicheno DC charger works is at https://electrona.au/evc/bchno/bchno-001.html and their corporate site is at https://electrona.com.au/ You may also use the Wevolt app.
• Get Electric app (Apple or Android) was for location and access to Get Electric DC electric vehicle charging network in 2022 but Apple app not updated for over a year and no longer works – don’t know if still in business. https://www.getelectric.com.au
• Halo Energy now is starting to provide EV charging in Australia, apps on Apple and Android and website https://www.halo-e.co
• Ivygo has opened a website where it says it is offering a charging network service so people with EV chargers can charge other EV drivers to use them. Website at https://www.ivygo.com.au/about
• Linga Networks was a provider of electric vehicle charging in regional areas of Vic at Nhill and Rainbow but I noticed in July 2023 their website had closed down. The AC chargers they installed in Western Vic are still installed and listed on PlugShare.
• Nextcharge have their own branded chargers overseas, plus list chargers using the Saascharge platform from other EV charging providers. Their app doesn’t show any of their own chargers in Australia yet. Their website says they will issue you a free RFID card after you start using their network. (Apple or Android)  https://nextcharge.app/?lang=en
• Open Charge Map app, this app appears to be an open source aggregator app looking to list multiple EV charging providers, but they don’t seem to be fully populated and launched yet https://openchargemap.org/site
• Origin 360 EV Charge app (Apple or Android) from Origin Energy for public EV chargers – currently showing Jolt chargers https://www.originzero.com.au/energy-solutions/360-ev-e-mobility/charging/
• Sasscharge International GmbH
  Sasscharge is a white label ev charging services platform that allows anyone to establish an ev charging network. Several EV charging brands above use a back end of Saascharge platform/data and Saascharge developed apps https://saascharge.com/company/ A number of networks listed above show stations listed on Saascharge.

Other Apps

• Tesla Owners Club of Australia Use the Member Jungle app which has some tips about EV charging and other info https://www.teslaowners.org.au/
• ABRP A Better Routeplanner app, in Apple or Android. I don’t use this, but it may help those people who like to plan their long trips

Reserve or Book an EV Charger
Some EV charging networks allow you to reserve a charger using their app. Currently I notice Exploren offer a “Reserve” feature in their app.