Australia-wide EV charging directory

Public EV Charger Near Me

Find a public EV charger near me by suburb. Check connectors, max power, hours and payment apps before you divert. Shortlist two or three bays instead of trusting a single map pin with a low battery.

Search by suburb or charger type: ultra-fast, fast or destination.

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Directory, not a charging network Updated July 2026 Visit or call the operator direct

Listings

4,367

Suburbs

1,935

States

Cost

Free

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Listing types including CCS Type 2 CHAdeMO Tesla 24-hour sites + networks

How it works

Find a Charger in Three Steps

Free directory, no sign-up. Go from your plug type to a shortlist of local public EV chargers. Start with the suburb you will actually stop in, then filter by connector and power so you are not guessing from a map pin alone. That sequence usually saves a wasted detour when the first bay is busy or closed.

Each listing page surfaces hours, payment signals and Google ratings where available. Open two or three candidates in tabs, compare the details, and keep a backup bay if you are travelling with a low state of charge. For highway legs, favour ultra-fast DC first and keep a destination AC option only when you have an hour or more to spare.

If you are new to public charging, read the how-to guide before you leave so app login, cable type and session stop etiquette are clear. Most failed first visits come from the wrong plug or a missing network account, not from the map itself.

Pick your area

Choose your state and suburb, or search your town to see public EV chargers nearby and compare denser corridors first.

Compare listings

Check connectors, max power, opening hours, payment options and Google ratings before you travel so the bay matches your car.

Drive or call

Use the listing phone number, map link or network app to confirm bay status. No booking portal and no directory fees apply.

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Ultra-fast, Fast or Destination?

Highway top-ups, mid-trip DC and long-stay AC charging suit different stops. Start with the job, then compare listings near you. Ultra-fast DC suits short dwell times on long drives. Fast DC covers mid-trip range recovery. Destination AC works when the car will sit while you shop, work or sleep for an hour or more.

If you are unsure which speed band you need, read the CCS vs Type 2 guide first, then browse suburb pages for stations that match your inlet and planned stop length. Cost per kWh usually rises with power, so do not default to ultra-fast when a destination post will finish the job during a longer errand.

Network branding also matters: Chargefox, Evie, Tesla, Jolt and retailer hubs often need different apps. Shortlist two networks you already have accounts for before you divert across town on a low battery.

Browse by suburb

Find public EV charging stations by state and suburb so you are not driving across town on a guess.

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EV chargers

CCS, Type 2 and CHAdeMO plugs, payment apps, opening hours and what to check for a smooth charge stop.

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Ultra-fast charging

When high-power DC beats destination AC, how to read max kW and what to ask before you queue.

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EV Chargers by State

Choose your state, then drill down to your suburb to find local EV chargers, their hours, ratings and contact details. State pages show suburb counts so denser corridors stand out before you open individual listings.

NSW, Victoria and Queensland usually have the widest mix of ultra-fast and destination options. WA, SA, Tasmania, the ACT and the NT still have useful coverage, but spacing between DC hubs can grow quickly outside the main cities, so keep a backup stop when you plan longer legs.

ACT160 listings NSW3,679 listings NT73 listings QLD1,257 listings SA803 listings TAS251 listings VIC1,675 listings WA834 listings

Popular right now

EV Chargers in Popular Suburbs

Jump straight to the suburbs other drivers search most. These hubs usually mix ultra-fast DC, destination AC and retail car parks, so you can compare connector type and hours without opening every state page first.

Treat popular suburbs as a starting shortlist, not a guarantee of empty bays. Open two or three nearby listings, keep a backup a few minutes away, and confirm payment apps before you divert with a low state of charge.

Adelaide Randwick Perth Sydney Byron Bay Pokolbin Chatswood Paddington Melbourne Maroubra Mascot Bondi Junction Dubbo Orange Bathurst Brisbane City

Before you go

What to Check Before Visiting a Public EV Charger

Good listings show hours, payment methods, connector types and whether the site is ultra-fast, fast or destination. A quick check saves a wasted trip with a low battery, especially on weekends when highway cabinets queue and shopping-centre destination posts follow retail hours.

Confirm opening hours. Some public chargers run 24 hours; shopping-centre destination sites often close with the mall.
Check payment type. App, RFID, NFC and credit-card setups vary. Bring the right option if the listing shows app-only.
Match the connector. CCS and Type 2 cover most modern EVs; CHAdeMO and Tesla bays are still listed where available.

We compile public business information and Google reviews to help you compare local EV charging stations. We do not invent prices, bay counts or live availability. Call the operator or check the network app to confirm current details before travelling.

Ready to compare stations?

Open your state hub, then shortlist two or three suburb pages that match your connector and stop length.

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Guides

EV Charging Guides

What to check before you visit: connectors, payment apps and first-time public charging tips. Use these guides when you are choosing between ultra-fast and destination stops, or when a listing shows a plug type you have not used before.

Start with the near-me guide if you are new to public charging, then read CCS vs Type 2 before you divert across town. Browse all EV guides.

Good to know

Public Charging Questions

Should I use ultra-fast, fast or destination charging?

Use ultra-fast DC for short highway stops when you need maximum kW. Use fast DC for mid-trip top-ups. Use destination AC when you will be parked longer at shopping centres, hotels or overnight stays.

What connectors should I check for?

Most modern EVs in Australia use CCS for DC and Type 2 for AC. Some older vehicles still need CHAdeMO. Tesla drivers should confirm NACS/Tesla adapter support on the listing or network app.

Are ratings enough to pick a charger?

Ratings help, but they are not the whole decision. Check recent reviews, opening hours, payment methods, max power and whether the listing matches the connector you need.

How much does public EV charging cost?

Public charging is usually priced per kWh, sometimes with a session or idle fee. Ultra-fast DC costs more than destination AC. Confirm the current rate in the network app or on-site signage.

Do I need an app to charge?

Many networks use an app or RFID card. An increasing number of sites also accept NFC or credit card tap-to-pay. Check the listing payment signals before you leave home.

Are public chargers open overnight?

Some highway and standalone sites run 24 hours. Destination chargers inside shopping centres often follow retail hours. Always confirm listed hours before a late-night stop.

LSMaintained by the EV Charger Near Me team. Listings are cleaned from public source data and reviewed for locality, charger intent and contact paths. Last reviewed July 2026.

Find EV Chargers Near You

Browse 4,367 public EV charging stations across every Australian state and territory. Compare connectors, max power and hours on suburb pages, then keep a backup bay for busy highway stops.

Start on the locations hub if you know the suburb, or use the search form above for a quick shortlist. Read the guides on this page when you are unsure about CCS vs Type 2, network apps or ultra-fast versus destination charging.

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