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EV Chargers in Surf Coast

Surf Coast has 6 public EV charging stations across 6 suburbs โ€” including 5 DC fast chargers reaching up to 175 kW.

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Suburbs with EV Chargers

6 suburbs in Surf Coast with public charging stations.

EV Charging in Context

How Surf Coast's charging infrastructure compares to local demand.

49,215

Residents (2021 Census)

1:8,203

Charger-to-resident ratio

98%

Households with a car

189,308

Vehicles/day on monitored roads

The Surf Coast local government area has a population of 49,215 across 6 suburbs with EV chargers. With 6 public charging stations, that's roughly 1 charger for every 8,203 residents. Car ownership is 98% of households โ€” above the Victorian average of 87% โ€” suggesting higher potential EV demand.

Across Surf Coast, 56% of workers drive to their job.

VicRoads monitors 41 road sections across Surf Coast, recording a combined average of 189,308 vehicles per day. The area has 5 DC fast chargers to serve this traffic.

Charging Networks

Chargefox

1 station ยท 4 plugs

1 DC

Non-networked

3 stations ยท 8 plugs

2 DC 1 AC

Surf Coast Shire Council

2 stations ยท 2 plugs

2 DC

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public EV chargers are in Surf Coast?

Surf Coast has 6 public EV charging stations with 14 plugs across 6 suburbs โ€” 5 DC fast and 1 AC destination charger.

Which suburb in Surf Coast has the most EV chargers?

Aireys Inlet leads with 1 charging station. Other well-served suburbs include Anglesea (1), Armstrong Creek (1), Lorne (1).

Where is the fastest EV charger in Surf Coast?

The fastest charger in Surf Coast is 175 kW. There are 5 DC fast chargers across 5 suburbs: Aireys Inlet, Anglesea, Lorne, Racv Torquay Resort and 1 more.

Is Surf Coast underserved for EV charging?

With 49,215 residents sharing 6 public chargers, Surf Coast has roughly 1 station per 8,203 people โ€” suggesting room for more infrastructure. Car ownership at 98% is above the Victorian average, adding to likely demand.

Which EV charging networks operate in Surf Coast?

Charging networks in Surf Coast include Chargefox, Non-networked, Surf Coast Shire Council, providing 14 plugs across 6 stations.

How busy are the roads in Surf Coast?

VicRoads monitors 41 road sections across Surf Coast, recording a combined average of 189,308 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.