Note: The Plugshare map above provides an overview of electric vehicle charging stations in Australia and uses data from third party sources. NRMA cannot guarantee the reliability of the information in this app.
— The NRMA
Once complete, NRMA's national network will have one of the broadest footprints, with at least 117 DC fast chargers and numerous AC chargers via its partners such as Parks and Resorts .
You can find NRMA’s fast chargers through the MYNRMA App, and other networks via the links below.
EV Charging Networks | DC fast chargers | AC destination chargers |
NRMA | Y | Y |
Chargefox | Y | Y |
Evie Networks | Y | N |
Tesla | Y | Y |
BP Pulse (BP) | Y | N |
AmpCharge (Ampol) | Y | N |
Jolt | Y | N |
Exploren | Y | Y |
EVUp | N | Y |
EVX | N | Y |
Everty | N | Y |
EO | N | Y |
Some EV charging stations are free to use but may still require you to download an app to activate the charger. This helps network providers understand how chargers are being used.
Other EV chargers require payment. Power is paid for by the kilowatt hour, and typically costs more for DC fast chargers than for slower AC chargers.
You can find the cost of charging via the network apps linked above, or in Plugshare.
All DC fast chargers have their own cables attached. Some AC chargers are also tethered, and some will require you to use your own cable.
Please see the article How do I plan for a road trip in an EV? for more information on when you may need your own cable, and what type to purchase.
Public DC fast charger networks require you to download an app and enter payment details in order to activate charging.
Once you have set up an account, plug the cable into your car and follow the instructions on the screen, or in the app.
In the rare circumstance where the cable doesn’t unlock after you’ve finished charging, there's no need to panic. You can call the network support number on the EV charging unit, or try searching the web for “charging cable manual release” along with the name for your EV make and model.