AC Charging for EVs

Categorised as EV Charging
Exploren Hillston Library NSW

I use AC destination EV chargers when I am parked for a meal, work, shops, beach, park or library etc or at my accommodation. My Tesla 3LR accepts a rate of 11kW per hour of AC, so, my EV tops up with 22kWh from 50% to 80% in 2 hours.

Over the past 4 yrs 1 mth and 100,235 kms, I’ve used lots of AC chargers across NSW, Vic and Qld. Over the last 12 months, 40% AC charges were free and 60% paid. My average paid AC charge over last 12 months was $4.20 per charge.

AC Networks Used
The AC network I have used most over past 12 months is Exploren 34%, Chargefox 31%, Enevi 9%, non networked AC chargers 10%, others 16%. At most sites you can use an App or RFID card to charge your EV.

Type 2 Cable
I carry and use a 22kw 32A 3Phase Type 2 Cable. There are different strengths of cable, 7kw or 22 kw. For Tesla you need the 22 kw 32A 3Phase cable.

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.