DC Charging for EVs

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range EV can charge at over 200 kW.

My fastest charging rate was when the charge rate peaked at 196kW at the DC charger at Holbrook NSW, taking my EV from 16% to 80% in 25 min. That 80% gives me 345-370km range at 110km/hr.

If I was to charge from 80 to 100, it would slow as the battery fills and take longer to do that last 20% than it did to get to 80%. From that extra 20% my EV would get about an extra 90km range at 110km/hr.

Over the past 3 years 11 mths and 98,123 kms, I’ve used lots of DC chargers across NSW, Vic and Qld. In the past 12 months, 5% of DC charges were free, and 95% were paid. My average paid DC charge cost over last 12 months is $10.14 per DC charge.

DC Networks used
The DC networks I have used most over the most recent 12 months are Exploren 29%, Tesla 23%, Evie 22%, Jolt 21% and others 5%.

Here are some photos of DC chargers of the different EV charging networks. At most sites you can use an App or RFID card to charge your EV.

Sample EV DC Charging Costs

^^As at 14 Aug 2025 84 Tesla Superchargers are flat rate. 45 are ToU. Tesla prices shown are for Tesla owners. A Membership allows other vehicles same price as Tesla vehicles (9.99mth).  *Evie give 4cKWh discount to RACQ members at Chargers in Qld. **Jolt give first 7kWh free. ***Some of these DC chargers are free. ++ Chargefox gives members of motoring organisations a discount at some locations. +++NRMA Members get 5ckWh discount if they use NRMA App.