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VIC 3053 · Melbourne
Public EV Chargers in Carlton
Carlton has 1 public EV charging stations with 4 plugs — including 1 DC fast charger reaching up to 75 kW.
High traffic volume but limited fast charging — a gap worth watching.
1
Stations
4
Plugs
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DC Fast
75 kW
Max Speed
All Charging Stations
1 stations in Carlton, VIC 3053
| Type | Network | Location | Power | Plugs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC Fast | Non-networked Independent charger | RMIT - City Campus 17-21 Cardigan Street, Carlton VIC 3053 | 75 kW | 4 |
Non-networked
Independent charger
RMIT - City Campus
17-21 Cardigan Street, Carlton VIC 3053
4
plugs
EV Charging in Context
How Carlton's charging infrastructure compares to local demand.
16,034
Residents (2021)
1:16,034
Charger-to-resident ratio
50%
Households with a car
603,550
Vehicles/day on monitored roads
Carlton has a population of 16,034 and 1 public EV charging station — roughly 1 charger for every 16,034 residents. 50% of households own a car, below the Victorian average of 87%.
According to the 2021 Census, 14% of workers in Carlton drive to their job. 11% commute by public transport.
VicRoads traffic counters in the 3053 postcode recorded an average of 603,550 vehicles per day across VICTORIA STREET, NICHOLSON STREET, GRATTAN STREET and 2 other roads. As EV adoption grows, this traffic volume points to growing demand for the 1 DC fast charger already available.
Charging Networks in Carlton
Non-networked
1 station · 4 plugs
"Non-networked" chargers are independently operated and not connected to a major charging network. These are typically installed by businesses, hotels, or councils and may include brands like Tesla Destination Chargers. Check with the venue for access details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many public EV chargers are in Carlton? ▼
Carlton has 1 EV charging station with 4 total plugs — 1 DC fast charger and 0 AC destination chargers across 1 network.
What's the fastest EV charger in Carlton? ▼
The fastest charger in Carlton is a 75 kW DC unit operated by Non-networked at RMIT - City Campus. There are 1 DC fast charger in total.
Which EV charging networks operate in Carlton? ▼
Charging networks in Carlton include Non-networked. There is currently only one network operating here.
Which council area is Carlton in? ▼
Carlton is in the Melbourne local government area. Other suburbs in Melbourne with EV chargers include Port Melbourne, Melbourne City.
Is Carlton underserved for EV charging? ▼
Carlton has 16,034 residents sharing 1 public charger — roughly 1 for every 16,034 people. That ratio suggests the area could benefit from more charging infrastructure.
How busy are the roads near Carlton? ▼
VicRoads counters record an average of 603,550 vehicles per day across 62 monitored road sections in the 3053 postcode, including VICTORIA STREET, NICHOLSON STREET, GRATTAN STREET. That's a significant volume — the 1 DC fast charger here serve passing traffic as well as locals.
Charger data: Victorian Government DCAV Program and OpenChargeMap (2025). Population and commute data: ABS 2021 Census. Traffic volumes: VicRoads AADT (2019). Gridly does not guarantee charger availability — confirm via the network's app before travelling.