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EV Chargers in Ballarat

Ballarat has 6 public EV charging stations across 6 suburbs โ€” including 3 DC fast chargers reaching up to 350 kW.

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Suburbs with EV Chargers

6 suburbs in Ballarat with public charging stations.

EV Charging in Context

How Ballarat's charging infrastructure compares to local demand.

98,280

Residents (2021 Census)

1:16,380

Charger-to-resident ratio

92%

Households with a car

1,138,553

Vehicles/day on monitored roads

The Ballarat local government area has a population of 98,280 across 6 suburbs with EV chargers. With 6 public charging stations, that's roughly 1 charger for every 16,380 residents. Car ownership is 92% of households โ€” above the Victorian average of 87% โ€” suggesting higher potential EV demand.

Across Ballarat, 61% of workers drive to their job.

VicRoads monitors 174 road sections across Ballarat, recording a combined average of 1,138,553 vehicles per day. The area has 3 DC fast chargers to serve this traffic.

Charging Networks

Chargefox

1 station ยท 4 plugs

1 DC

Chargefox Pty Ltd

1 station ยท 1 plug

1 DC

Midlands Golf and Bowls Club

1 station ยท 3 plugs

1 AC

Non-networked

3 stations ยท 14 plugs

1 DC 2 AC

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public EV chargers are in Ballarat?

Ballarat has 6 public EV charging stations with 22 plugs across 6 suburbs โ€” 3 DC fast and 3 AC destination chargers.

Which suburb in Ballarat has the most EV chargers?

Ballarat leads with 1 charging station. Other well-served suburbs include Ballarat Central (1), Creswick (1), Invermay (1).

Where is the fastest EV charger in Ballarat?

The fastest charger in Ballarat is 350 kW. There are 3 DC fast chargers across 3 suburbs: Ballarat Central, Creswick, Lucas.

Is Ballarat underserved for EV charging?

With 98,280 residents sharing 6 public chargers, Ballarat has roughly 1 station per 16,380 people โ€” suggesting room for more infrastructure. Car ownership at 92% is above the Victorian average, adding to likely demand.

Which charging network dominates in Ballarat?

Non-networked leads with 3 stations. Other networks include Chargefox (1), Chargefox Pty Ltd (1), Midlands Golf and Bowls Club (1).

How busy are the roads in Ballarat?

VicRoads monitors 174 road sections across Ballarat, recording a combined average of 1,138,553 vehicles per day. That volume underscores the need for public charging as EV adoption grows.

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 โ€” confirm via the network's app before travelling.