Melbourne, Victoria’s capital city, has developed a robust electric vehicle charging infrastructure across its metropolitan area. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the EV charging options available throughout Melbourne as of my last update (October 2024):
Major Public Fast Charging Networks
Chargefox Ultra-Rapid Stations
- Cremorne
- Location: 658 Church Street
- Type: DC Ultra-Fast Charger
- Connectors: CCS2 and CHAdeMO
- Power: 350kW
- Access: Pay-as-you-go
- Operating hours: 24/7
- Airport West
- Location: Westfield Shopping Centre
- Type: DC Ultra-Fast Charger
- Connectors: CCS2 and CHAdeMO
- Power: 350kW
- Access: Pay-as-you-go
- Operating hours: 24/7
RACV Fast Charging Stations
- Noble Park
- Location: RACV Noble Park
- Type: DC Fast Charger
- Connectors: CCS2 and CHAdeMO
- Power: 50kW
- Access: Free for RACV members, pay-as-you-go for non-members
- Operating hours: 24/7
- Torquay
- Location: RACV Torquay Resort
- Type: DC Fast Charger
- Connectors: CCS2 and CHAdeMO
- Power: 50kW
- Access: Free for RACV members, pay-as-you-go for non-members
- Operating hours: 24/7
Evie Networks
- Northcote
- Location: All Nations Park
- Type: DC Fast Charger
- Connectors: CCS2 and CHAdeMO
- Power: 100kW
- Access: Pay-as-you-go
- Operating hours: 24/7
- Coburg
- Location: Sydney Road
- Type: DC Fast Charger
- Connectors: CCS2 and CHAdeMO
- Power: 100kW
- Access: Pay-as-you-go
- Operating hours: 24/7
Tesla Superchargers
- Richmond
- Location: Epworth Hospital
- Type: Tesla Supercharger (some now open to non-Tesla vehicles)
- Connectors: Tesla/CCS (adapter required for non-Tesla vehicles)
- Power: 250kW
- Access: Pay-as-you-go (Tesla account required)
- Operating hours: 24/7
- South Melbourne
- Location: Clarendon Street
- Type: Tesla Supercharger
- Connectors: Tesla
- Power: 250kW
- Access: Pay-as-you-go (Tesla account required)
- Operating hours: 24/7
- Chadstone Shopping Centre
- Location: Chadstone Road
- Type: Tesla Supercharger (some now open to non-Tesla vehicles)
- Connectors: Tesla/CCS (adapter required for non-Tesla vehicles)
- Power: 250kW
- Access: Pay-as-you-go (Tesla account required)
- Operating hours: 24/7
Major Shopping Centers
Chadstone Shopping Centre
- Location: Chadstone
- Type: AC destination charger and Tesla Superchargers
- Connectors: Type 2 and Tesla
- Power: 22kW (AC), 250kW (Tesla)
- Access: Shopping center visitors (parking fees may apply)
Westfield Doncaster
- Location: Doncaster
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 22kW
- Access: Shopping center visitors (parking fees may apply)
Eastland Shopping Centre
- Location: Ringwood
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 22kW
- Access: Shopping center visitors (parking fees may apply)
Highpoint Shopping Centre
- Location: Maribyrnong
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 22kW
- Access: Shopping center visitors (parking fees may apply)
CBD and Central Locations
Melbourne Central
- Location: La Trobe Street, Melbourne
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 22kW
- Access: Shopping center visitors (parking fees apply)
QV Melbourne
- Location: Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 22kW
- Access: Shopping center visitors (parking fees apply)
Wilson Parking – Various CBD locations
- Multiple locations throughout Melbourne CBD
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 22kW
- Access: Pay parking customers
Federation Square
- Location: Flinders Street, Melbourne
- Type: DC Fast Charger
- Connectors: CCS2 and CHAdeMO
- Power: 50kW
- Access: Pay-as-you-go
- Operating hours: 24/7
Hotels and Accommodation
Crown Melbourne
- Location: Southbank
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 11kW
- Access: Hotel guests priority
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
- Location: Collins Street, Melbourne
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 11kW
- Access: Hotel guests priority
Pullman Melbourne on the Park
- Location: East Melbourne
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 7kW
- Access: Hotel guests priority
Greater Melbourne Area
Box Hill Central
- Location: Box Hill
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 22kW
- Access: Shopping center visitors (parking fees may apply)
Westfield Fountain Gate
- Location: Narre Warren
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 22kW
- Access: Shopping center visitors (parking fees may apply)
Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre
- Location: Richmond
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 22kW
- Access: Shopping center visitors (parking fees may apply)
Pacific Werribee
- Location: Werribee
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 22kW
- Access: Shopping center visitors (parking fees may apply)
Transport Hubs
Melbourne Airport
- Location: Airport Drive, Tullamarine
- Type: DC Fast Charger
- Connectors: CCS2 and CHAdeMO
- Power: 50kW
- Access: Airport parking customers (parking fees apply)
- Location: Short term car park
Southern Cross Station
- Location: Spencer Street, Melbourne
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 22kW
- Access: Public (parking fees apply)
Flinders Street Station
- Location: Flinders Street, Melbourne
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 22kW
- Access: Public (nearby commercial parking)
City Council Initiatives
The City of Melbourne and various suburban councils have installed public charging stations as part of their sustainability initiatives:
City of Melbourne
- Multiple locations throughout the CBD and inner suburbs
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 22kW
- Access: Public (some with time limitations)
City of Port Phillip
- Various locations including St Kilda, Albert Park, and South Melbourne
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 22kW
- Access: Public (some with time limitations)
City of Moreland
- Various locations including Brunswick, Coburg, and Pascoe Vale
- Type: AC destination charger
- Connectors: Type 2
- Power: 22kW
- Access: Public (some with time limitations)
Important Notes for EV Drivers
- Melbourne’s network is particularly well-developed in the inner suburbs and along major transport corridors
- The Victorian Government has committed to expanding the EV charging network as part of its Zero Emissions Vehicle Roadmap
- Many charging stations in the CBD and at shopping centers have parking fees associated with them
- Multiple charging apps (Chargefox, RACV, Evie, PlugShare) provide real-time availability information
- During peak times (especially in the CBD), charging stations can be in high demand
Melbourne’s EV charging infrastructure continues to expand rapidly with both government and private investment in new charging stations throughout the metropolitan area and along major highways connecting to regional Victoria.