If I were to charge at home at 35c kWh, my EV charging cost would be $5.25 to travel 100km.
If I charge at my local public AC charger its 35c/kWh, so $5.25 to travel 100km.
If I charge at my local Exploren 60kW DC charger, it is 45c/kWh, that’s $6.75 per 100km
If I were to just use public Tesla Superchargers, their median price is 51c/kWh ^^ which is $7.65 per 100km
My EV charging cost, using a variety of public chargers, for my trip to Townsville from Sydney 4,849km return, was $7.35 per 100km, ($356.35).
There are different EV charging costs for each person, depending on where you drive and where you charge. My Tesla 3 AWD LR EV uses 15kWh each 100km.
Here are some examples of observed EV charging costs in Australia – updated as at 3 October 2025.
Table: Sample EV DC Charging Costs $kW/hr *
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | EV Charging Network | c/kWh lowest price | c/kWh highest price | $ per 100km (15kWh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:18 PM | maitland1 | 27/05/2025 06:38 PM | AmpCharge | 75 | 75 | $11.25 |
| 6 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:29 PM | maitland1 | 09/04/2025 04:50 PM | BP Pulse | 61 | 79 | $9.15-$11.85 |
| 8 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:30 PM | maitland1 | 04/10/2025 07:23 AM | Chargefox***++ | 0 | 104 | $0-$15.60 |
| 9 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:31 PM | maitland1 | 10/08/2025 10:23 AM | Charge Hub | 44 | 65 | $6.60-$9.75 |
| 10 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:31 PM | maitland1 | 23/05/2025 01:06 PM | Elanga | 39 | 89 | $5.85-$13.35 |
| 11 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:32 PM | maitland1 | 02/10/2025 06:20 PM | Elu | 85 | 85 | $12.75 |
| 12 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:32 PM | maitland1 | 08/07/2025 06:23 PM | Exploren | 30 | 100 | $4.50-$15.00 |
| 13 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:33 PM | maitland1 | 02/10/2025 06:46 PM | Everty | 45 | 85 | $6.75-$12.75 |
| 14 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:33 PM | maitland1 | 03/10/2025 11:33 AM | Evie**** | 60 | 85 | $9.00-$12.75 |
| 15 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:33 PM | maitland1 | 07/07/2025 06:49 PM | Jolt** | 0 | 63 | $5.04-$9.45 |
| 17 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:34 PM | maitland1 | 08/09/2025 09:22 AM | Tesla Flat Rate^^ | 35 | 53 | $5.25-$7.95 |
| 18 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:34 PM | maitland1 | 10/08/2025 10:14 AM | Wevolt*** | 0 | 65 | $0.00-$9.75 |
| 24 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:34 PM | maitland1 | 08/09/2025 09:24 AM | Tesla ToU^^ | 32 | 67 | $4.80-$10.05 |
| 25 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:34 PM | maitland1 | 04/10/2025 07:21 AM | NRMA+++ | 66 | 94 | $9.90-$14.10 |
| 26 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:34 PM | maitland1 | 15/04/2025 07:32 PM | OTR EV | 70 | 70 | $10.50 |
| 27 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:34 PM | maitland1 | 15/08/2025 11:26 AM | T-Power | 30 | 45 | $4.50-$6.75 |
| 29 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:34 PM | maitland1 | 10/08/2025 09:55 AM | Noodoe | 35 | 60 | $5.25-$9.00 |
| 30 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:30 PM | maitland1 | 23/09/2025 02:05 PM | Sonic Charge | 65 | 65 | $9.75 |
* The $/kWh price above is the most common method used by EV charging networks, but some use a range of other methods, in addition to or instead of a kW/hr rate. Pricing may include an hourly fee while charging, or when congested, like 50c per minute, or an Idle Fee if you remain parked after charging. Some Idle fees are from 3c to $2 per minute, so always good to move the car when finished charging.
^^As at 3 October 2025 91 Tesla Superchargers are flat rate, 43 are ToU.. Tesla prices shown are for Tesla owners. A Membership allows other vehicles same price as Tesla vehicles (9.99mth). Â **Jolt offer first 7kWh free or a discount. ***Some of these DC chargers are free. ****Evie give 4cKWh discount to RACQ members at Chargers in Qld. ++ Chargefox gives members of motoring organisations a discount at some locations. +++NRMA Members get a discount if they use NRMA App.
* The $/kWh price above is the most common method used by EV charging networks, but some use a range of other methods, in addition to or instead of a kW/hr rate. Pricing may include an hourly fee while charging, or when congested, like 50c per minute, or an Idle Fee if you remain parked after charging. Some Idle fees are from 3c to $2 per minute, so always good to move the car when finished charging.
^^As at 3 October 2025 91 Tesla Superchargers are flat rate, 43 are ToU.. Tesla prices shown are for Tesla owners. A Membership allows other vehicles same price as Tesla vehicles (9.99mth). Â **Jolt offer first 7kWh free or a discount. ***Some of these DC chargers are free. ****Evie give 4cKWh discount to RACQ members at Chargers in Qld. ++ Chargefox gives members of motoring organisations a discount at some locations. +++NRMA Members get a discount if they use NRMA App.
Table: Sample EV AC Charging Costs*
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | AC Charging Options | c/kWh price | $ per 100km (15kWh) | Numbering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:18 PM | maitland1 | 07/08/2025 12:27 PM | Residential Solar/ToU AC | 0 - 15 | $0.00-$2.25 | 2 |
| 6 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:29 PM | maitland1 | 07/08/2025 12:26 PM | Residential General Default Rate 35-50c | 35 - 50 | $5.25-$7.50 | 4 |
| 7 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:30 PM | maitland1 | 07/08/2025 12:26 PM | AC free destination charging | 0 | $0.00 | 1 |
| 8 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:30 PM | maitland1 | 11/09/2025 10:12 AM | AC paid destination charging mostly 30-50c | 11 - 100 | $1.65-$15.00 | 3 |
* The $/kWh price above is the most common method used by EV charging networks, but some use a range of other methods, in addition to or instead of a kW/hr rate. Pricing may include an hourly fee while charging, or when congested, like 50c per minute, or an Idle Fee if you remain parked after charging. Some Idle fees are from 3c to $2 per minute, so always good to move the car when finished charging.
At most sites you can use an EV Charging App or RFID card to charge your EV.