EV Charging Apps in Australia include AGL, Alchemy Charge, AmpCharge, BP Pulse, CasaCharge, ChargeAway, Chargefox, Charge Hub, Charge N Go Australia, ChargeNextDoor, ChargeOn EV, Chargepost, EasyPark, Elanga, Elu, Enevi, Everty,…
Category: EV Charging
DC Charging for EVs
The 8 largest EV charging networks in Australia, with the most DC charging locations, are Chargefox, Evie, Tesla, Jolt, NRMA, Exploren, Ampol and BP Pulse. The locations of DC charging…
AC Charging for EVs
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…
Real time to charge an EV
Speed of charging depends on the output power of the charger plus the model of EV you have and how fast it will accept charging. Here are examples of average…
EV Charging Cost
Charging costs vary depending on whether you charge from solar or the grid at home, or you use public charging or both. Charging at my local Exploren 60kW DC charger…
Levels of EV Charging Explained
Level 1 EV charging is by alternating current (AC) and is slow charging ranging from 1.4kW to 3.7W AC from a 10 Amp or 15 Amp normal power point. Level…
Type 2 Charging Cable for Electric Vehicles
Most AC destination chargers require you to bring your own Type 2 cable. I use these chargers when I am parked for work, shops, meal, beach, park or library etc.…
PlugShare Filters
Best PlugShare Filter Settings Filter for Accommodation Including Guests Only Chargers What the Available Now Filter Does Care Using Zoom Plug Selection Best PlugShare Filter Settings Here are how I…
EV Autocharge in Australia
Autocharge allows an electric vehicle to plug in to an EV charger and automatically start charging. Autocharge uses an electric vehicle’s Media Access Control (MAC) address, so the EV charging…
RFID Cards for EV Charging in Australia
Many EV charging networks in Australia offer RFID cards for EV Charging, or let you add your own RFID card, which is great, as you can keep them in your…
EV Charging Pricing Methods and Terminology in Australia
The most common method used for the price of EV charging is $/kWh, but networks may use a mix of pricing methods, including a Parking Fee, Duration Fee, Idle Fee,…
EV Charging for Strata and Apartments in Australia
Websites with information for strata and apartments to install EV charging are listed below. Case Study Article Charging Installed in Strata Apartments from “The Driven” 18-3-2026 https://thedriven.io/2026/03/18/it-can-be-done-australias-biggest-strata-fit-out-proves-ev-charging-in-apartments-is-possible/ Australia Wide Information…
Type 2 Rural Examples BYO Cable
Here are some examples of rural locations I’ve used my Type 2 cable. More info on AC charging is here.
Exploren Pole Charger
Tried the Exploren pole charger at North Ryde today. Worked well and an easy way to top up. Pole mounted chargers like this one make use of existing infrastructure which…
Gen2 Mobile Connector Adaptor (Model3, ModelS/X ‘Raven’) – 32A 5 pin
Update 04-07-2022 I have used this adaptor occasionally. It works well and I carry it on rural road trips in case I stop at showgrounds or caravan parks and need…