Canberra and the wider ACT is leading the charge – literally – when it comes to embracing the future of sustainable transport. Not only does the district offer some of Australia’s best incentives to switch to electric vehicles, but it’s rolling out a strong charging infrastructure to support the EV uptake.

There are currently over 100 EV charging stations in Canberra, with plans for a network of at least 180 charging stations by 2025. From rapid DC superchargers to 22kW AC chargers, you will find a wide selection to power-up your electric car in convenient locations.

How do I find electric vehicle charging stations near me in Canberra?

The easiest way to find your nearest EV charging point is by using the Australian Electric Vehicle Council’s interactive EV charger map powered by PlugShare. You can also download the Evie Networks app to locate your nearest Evie Networks electric vehicle charging station.

Most EV charging stations in Canberra offer Level 2 Type 2 Mennekes chargers charging up to 22kW. You will find them in public places like:

Hotel car parks – Often free for hotel guests and paid for non-residents.

Public car parks – Some may offer free charging for the price of the parking ticket or paid via the Evie Networks platform.

Landmark car parks – The National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House car parks have 3 wall outlet EV chargers each.

Where are the Tesla EV charging stations in Canberra?

There is one official Tesla Supercharger station at Majura Park, with six charging points up to 120kW.

There are seven other Tesla destination charging points up to 22kW, clustered in Braddon, Canberra Central and surrounding Capital Hill. They’re all located in hotel car parks, as well as Mode3 Car Park, Braddon.

Where can I find great deals on EV charging stations in Canberra?

In partnership with Evie Networks, ActewAGL has created the Evie charging network. Monthly subscribers to our evCharge plan will get free access to charging stations across our east-coast network.

For just $44.95 a month you can have a smart charger at home at no extra charge and receive 24/7 support. The cost will be added to your monthly ActewAGL energy bill.

Summary

  • There are over 100 EV charging stations in Canberra, with plans for at least 180 by 2025.
  • Most EV charging stations in Canberra are Level 2 Type 2 Mennekes chargers charging up to 22kW. You will find them in public car parks, hotel car parks and landmark car parks.
  • There is one official Tesla Supercharger station in Canberra and seven other Tesla destination charging points.
  • As a monthly subscriber to our evCharge Plan, you will receive free access to all stations across our Evie charging network.

Are you considering making the switch to an electric vehicle? ActewAGL can help you effortlessly find, finance and charge your EV. Discover how ActewAGL can support your transition to sustainable driving today.

Sources

https://www.environment.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/1914802/electric-vehicle-charging-outlook-for-the-act-industry-guidance-2021.pdf

https://electricvehiclecouncil.com.au/about-ev/charger-map/

https://www.finder.com.au/tesla-superchargers-map

https://electricvehiclehub.com.au/information-centre/latest-ev-public-charger-announcements/

https://thedriven.io/2024/01/17/another-four-publicly-funded-ev-fast-charging-bays-added-in-canberra/