AC Charging for EVs

Categorised as EV Charging
Exploren Hillston Library NSW

Below are some of the AC destination EV chargers I’ve come across locally and on long trips. I use these when I am parked for a meal, work, shops, beach, park or library etc or at my accommodation.

Over the past 3 years 11 mths and 98,123 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%.

My Tesla 3LR accepts a rate of 11kW per hour of AC, so, for example, my car tops up with 22kWh from 50% to 80% in 2 hours. At most sites you can use an App or RFID card to charge your EV.

Type 2 Cable
I carry and use a Type 2 cable at non Tesla chargers. There are different strengths of cable, 7kw or 22 kw. For Tesla you need the 22 kw 32A 3Phase cable. They are expensive, but that’s because they have thick copper inside them and ruggedly insulated and built to last. More info on my Type 2 Cable post here.

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 07/08/2025 12:27 PM AC paid destination charging mostly 30-50c 8 - 100 $1.20-$15.00 3