FAQs

In Australia EV charging station networks with Autocharge are Evie, Jolt and Tesla. For Evie and Jolt, download their apps to join and activate Autocharge. Then you will be able to plug in and charge automatically, without using a phone or card. For Tesla, autocharge is already activated for Tesla vehicles. Non Teslas may use many of the Tesla chargers, by using the Tesla app or in some cases a credit card, but not Autocharge.
Plug & Charge is not utilised here in Australia yet.

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, Minimum Price, Connection Fee, Flat Fee or Reservation Fee. EV charging costs are listed here https://evlog.net.au/ev-charging-network-prices-australia/

EV charging costs in Australia at public chargers, range from 15c/kWh to $110/kWh. The average AC cost is between 30-60c/kWh and average DC cost 50-90c/kWh. A list of costs for the major DC charging networks in Australia is here https://evlog.net.au/ev-charging-network-prices-australia/

There are over 30 EV charging networks across the continent of Australia. 3 of the large networks offer autocharge, starting automatically when you plug in. Half let you add and use your own single RFID card or tag, to activate them. Some have credit card terminals, some use QR codes to a portal, most have an app, some a combination of methods.

DC public charging stations have their own cable attached. For public AC charging stations, you may need to BYO Type 2 cable.

Tap and pay EV charging is available in Australia at some EV charging stations. Many have RFID readers, allowing you to use an RFID card to tap and activate the charger and the network will automatically charge you account. You need to add your credit or debit card to their app before hand. Some EV charging stations have tap and pay credit/debit card terminals on them, which allow you to tap to activate and pay, without an account.

Yes, you can use an RFID card at 20 of the networks.

16 EV Networks let you add your own RFID card or RFID tag for charging
♦ BP Pulse, Chargefox, Elanga, Enevi, Everty, Evie, Exploren, Wevolt and Thundergrid Australia have their own RFID cards but also allow you to add your own RFID card or tag number.
♦ AGL, EVX, Get Electric and SolarHub don’t have their own RFID card but allow you to add your own RFID card in their app.
♦ NRMA, RAA, AGL, EVX Australia let you use any RFID card, linked to your Chargefox account, to charge your EV.

4 EV Networks only let you use the RFID card they issue you
♦ Charge Hub, Origin 360 EV Charge, Smart Charge and Seavolt use only the RFID card they issue you.

18 EV Networks don't yet provide a RFID card or option to add one
♦ Alchemy Charge, AmpCharge, Casacharge, ChargeAway, Charge N Go Australia, ChargeOn EV, ChargePost, Elu, EVUp, I-Charge, Ivygo, Jolt, Noodoe, NRG Charge, OTR EV, Sonic Charge, T-Power and Tesla don’t offer RFID Card activation.

Yes, there are idle fees at many EV chargers in Australia.
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.

The $/kWh price is the most common method used by DC EV charging networks, but some use a range of other methods, in addition to or instead of a kW/hr rate. DC Pricing may include an hourly fee while charging, or when congested, like 50c/minute, or an Idle Fee if you remain parked after charging. Some DC Idle fees are from 3c to $2/minute, so always good to move the car when finished charging.

PlugShare app is a key app as it shows locations of most EV charging networks, non networked chargers and home chargers, reviews on their status, an alert system to notify you when they’re available, a trip planning function, ability to filter for charger speed, filter for AC or DC, filter for chargers at accommodation venues, ability to see chargers restricted to guests and to see chargers comming soon. Download PlugShare from Apple or Google Play. PlugShare is owned by EVGo Inc.

The Tesla app, or the map on the Tesla website will show location of Superchargers open to non Tesla EVs. After you open the map, use the filter to select Other EV under Superchargers https://www.tesla.com/en_au/findus?bounds=-1.7903633671642891%2C-150.67685866365974%2C-49.116952666535006%2C85.30946946134026