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EV Chargers in Melbourne

Melbourne has 6 public EV charging stations across 3 suburbs โ€” including 3 DC fast chargers reaching up to 80 kW.

6

Stations

3

Suburbs

3

DC Fast

1

Networks

Suburbs with EV Chargers

3 suburbs in Melbourne with public charging stations.

EV Charging in Context

How Melbourne's charging infrastructure compares to local demand.

76,751

Residents (2021 Census)

1:12,792

Charger-to-resident ratio

45%

Households with a car

1,689,649

Vehicles/day on monitored roads

The Melbourne local government area has a population of 76,751 across 3 suburbs with EV chargers. With 6 public charging stations, that's roughly 1 charger for every 12,792 residents. 45% of households own a car.

Across Melbourne, 13% of workers drive to their job. 15% commute by public transport.

VicRoads monitors 127 road sections across Melbourne, recording a combined average of 1,689,649 vehicles per day. The area has 3 DC fast chargers to serve this traffic.

Charging Networks

Non-networked

6 stations ยท 25 plugs

3 DC 3 AC

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public EV chargers are in Melbourne?

Melbourne has 6 public EV charging stations with 25 plugs across 3 suburbs โ€” 3 DC fast and 3 AC destination chargers.

Which suburb in Melbourne has the most EV chargers?

Port Melbourne leads with 4 charging stations. Other well-served suburbs include Carlton (1), Melbourne City (1).

Where is the fastest EV charger in Melbourne?

The fastest charger in Melbourne is 80 kW. There are 3 DC fast chargers across 2 suburbs: Port Melbourne, Carlton.

Is Melbourne underserved for EV charging?

With 76,751 residents sharing 6 public chargers, Melbourne has roughly 1 station per 12,792 people โ€” suggesting room for more infrastructure.

Which EV charging networks operate in Melbourne?

Charging networks in Melbourne include Non-networked, providing 25 plugs across 6 stations.

How busy are the roads in Melbourne?

VicRoads monitors 127 road sections across Melbourne, recording a combined average of 1,689,649 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.