Find a public electric vehicle charging station

Charging times vary from as little as 30 minutes to 18 hours depending on the speed of the charging point, size of the battery and remaining charge.



A public 50kW rapid charger provides most EVs with 80% capacity in around 30 minutes. Most drivers top-up charge, rather than waiting for their battery to recharge from empty-to-full.


Plugging in at home using a regular wall socket is the slowest method, but can reach a full charge if left overnight. You can estimate your charging time and cost using the Green Vehicle Guide home charging calculator.

Learn more about our home EV charging options.

Unless driving a long distance, keeping your charge between 20% and 80% will preserve battery life. Most EV drivers charge their car at home overnight, and use public charging stations for top-ups or when driving long distances, so rarely do a full charge when out and about.


If you’re planning a longer trip, make sure you know the maximum range of your vehicle before departing. Most EVs require a charging stop every 240km-320kms depending on battery performance and capacity. It’s important to plot your charging points in advance, double-check the types of chargers/adaptors you’ll need and allow some extra time while topping up.

Most electric vehicles come with with a standard cable to charge at home, but it’s good to know if you need any additional equipment or adaptors to access the full network of Australian charging stations.



You can check which cables, plug types or adaptors are suitable for your EV or charger on the JET Charge website.

Charging costs will be vary depending on what vehicle you have, how far you drive each day, how much you pay for electricity and when you charge. To get an estimate of how much you will save you can use the EV charging cost calculator.

Many EV owners who have their own rooftop solar are able to power their vehicle purely, or partly, with renewable energy.