EV Charging Cost in Australia — by State (2026)
Annual EV charging cost varies significantly across Australia. South Australia is the most expensive (A$0.41/kWh average) while Tasmania and ACT are the cheapest (A$0.27). NEM states (NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, TAS, ACT) have retail competition; WA (Synergy) and NT (Jacana Energy) are regulated. Pick your state for a model-by-model annual cost table.
- Multiple retailers — Origin, AGL, EnergyAustralia
New South Wales
Residential rate: A$0.33/kWh
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- Origin, AGL, EnergyAustralia, Powershop
Victoria
Residential rate: A$0.29/kWh
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- Ergon Energy, Energex retailers
Queensland
Residential rate: A$0.30/kWh
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- Synergy (regulated retail)
Western Australia
Residential rate: A$0.32/kWh
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- Multiple retailers — highest national rates
South Australia
Residential rate: A$0.40/kWh
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- Aurora Energy
Tasmania
Residential rate: A$0.28/kWh
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- ActewAGL
Australian Capital Territory
Residential rate: A$0.28/kWh
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- Jacana Energy
Northern Territory
Residential rate: A$0.30/kWh
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Chargefox, Evie Networks and Tesla Supercharger run A$0.40–0.85/kWh for DC fast charging across Australia. Membership plans (Chargefox Standard) reduce per-kWh cost on supported sites. AmpCharge (Ampol) and BP Pulse have added 350 kW sites along the eastern seaboard.