Charging stations · VIC

EV charging in Melbourne CBD: 2 stations, prices & local tips

Charging the CBD is a car-park game: fast DC at the major garages, AC scattered through council sites. Inner suburbs (Richmond, Brunswick) carry the kerbside load.

Last verified: 5 October 2026 · Cross-checked against PlugShare and network apps. Plug counts are editorial estimates — check live stall status in the network app.

Charging stations in Melbourne CBD

QV Melbourne

150kW DC

Evie · 4 plugs · Tap-and-go

Evie pricing & coverage

Council AC sites

22kW AC

Exploren · 10 plugs

Exploren pricing & coverage

Road trips through Melbourne CBD

Frequently asked questions

Pricing follows each network's verified per-kWh rate rather than per-site pricing — the station cards above link to the network's current pricing page. As a rule of thumb, AC destination charging runs 25–45¢/kWh and DC fast charging 50–70¢/kWh in VIC. Jolt kerbside sites include 7kWh free per day where available.

The Charge-Up — Australia's EV briefing

Charger openings and closures around Melbourne CBD — dated, weekly.

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