AU EVApril 3, 2026 · 8 min read · Australia
EV Charging Cost Australia 2026 Home vs Public by State
Home EV charging in Australia costs A$0.04-0.06/km at 30c/kWh. Public DC fast: A$0.10-0.15/km. Petrol equivalent: A$0.12-0.16/km. Annual savings: A$800-1,500.
Home charging at 30c/kWh: A$0.05/km or A$500/yr for 10,000km
Home charging at 30c/kWh: A$0.05/km or A$500/yr for 10,000km
Off-peak TOU (15-20c): A$0.03/km
Off-peak TOU (15-20c): A$0.03/km — half the standard rate
Public DC fast (50-65c/kWh): A$0.10-0.12/km
Public DC fast (50-65c/kWh): A$0.10-0.12/km — use sparingly
Tesla Supercharger Australia: 45-55c/kWh
Tesla Supercharger Australia: 45-55c/kWh
Petrol comparison (8L/100km at A$2/L): A$0.16/km or A$1,600/yr
Petrol comparison (8L/100km at A$2/L): A$0.16/km or A$1,600/yr
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