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 years and 99,899 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