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 3 mths and 104,084 kms, I’ve used lots of AC chargers across NSW, Vic and Qld. Over the last 12 months, 33% AC charges were free and 67% paid. My average paid public AC charge over 12 months to 31 Dec 2025 was $4.44 per charge.

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.

AC Networks used
Here are some photos of AC chargers of the different EV charging networks used.

AC EV Charging Costs


* The $/kWh price is the most common method used by AC EV charging networks, but some use a range of other methods, in addition to or instead of a kW/hr rate. Pricing may include a Session Fee and or an hourly Duration Fee while charging, or an Idle Fee if you remain parked after charging. Some Session Fees are $5, some AC duration fees are 20c/minute and some AC idle fees are up to $1/minute. So always check pricing in the app and move the car when finished charging.