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 102,957 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) | Idle c/min | Duration c/min | Numbering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:18 PM | maitland1 | 10/12/2025 11:43 PM | AC Residential Solar/ToU | 0 - 30 | $0.00-$4.50 | 2 | ||
| 6 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:29 PM | maitland1 | 11/12/2025 12:36 AM | AC Residential Default Rate 35-50c | 35 - 50 | $5.25-$7.50 | 4 | ||
| 7 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:30 PM | maitland1 | 11/12/2025 12:34 AM | AC non networked free | 0 | $0.00 | 1 | ||
| 8 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:30 PM | maitland1 | 11/12/2025 12:35 AM | AC paid range | 11 - 110 | $1.65-$16.50 | 3 | ||
| 22 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:29 PM | maitland1 | 10/12/2025 11:17 PM | EVX | 39 - 50 | $5.85 - $7.50 | |||
| 23 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:29 PM | maitland1 | 10/12/2025 11:22 PM | AGL | 38 | $5.70 | |||
| 24 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:29 PM | maitland1 | 10/12/2025 11:24 PM | Chargefox | 0 - 110 | $0 - $16.50 | |||
| 25 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:29 PM | maitland1 | 10/12/2025 11:26 PM | Exploren | 0 - 100 | $0 - $15.00 | |||
| 26 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:29 PM | maitland1 | 10/12/2025 11:31 PM | Enevi | 0 - 40 | $0 - $6.00 | |||
| 27 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:29 PM | maitland1 | 10/12/2025 11:37 PM | Chargepost | 44 | $6.60 | |||
| 28 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:29 PM | maitland1 | 10/12/2025 11:41 PM | Evie | 46 - 50 | $6.90 - $7.50 | |||
| 29 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:29 PM | maitland1 | 10/12/2025 11:50 PM | SolarHub Charge | 0 - 60 | $0 - $9.00 | |||
| 30 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:29 PM | maitland1 | 10/12/2025 11:54 PM | AC sample of networks below | |||||
| 31 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:29 PM | maitland1 | 11/12/2025 12:03 AM | Origin 360 EV | 40 - 44 | $6.00 - $6.60 | |||
| 32 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:29 PM | maitland1 | 11/12/2025 12:10 AM | Everty | 35 - 50 | $5.25 - $7.50 | |||
| 33 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:29 PM | maitland1 | 11/12/2025 12:22 AM | Wevolt | 18 - 60 | $2.70 - $9.00 | |||
| 34 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:29 PM | maitland1 | 11/12/2025 12:32 AM | NRMA | 45 - 66 | $6.75 - $9.90 | |||
| 35 | maitland1 | 29/10/2024 04:29 PM | maitland1 | 11/12/2025 07:30 AM | Casacharge | 0 - 55 | $0 - $8.25 |
* 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 an hourly Duration Fee while charging, or an Idle Fee if you remain parked after charging. Some AC duration fees are 20c/minute and some AC idle fees are up to $1/minute. So always good to move the car when finished charging.